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Biola dedicates new art building

Biola dedicates new art building
Faculty, staff and students celebrate completion of Bardwell Hall.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 17, 2021

On Sept. 17, Biola dedicated the new Bardwell building with a chapel service that celebrated the gifts of God, commemorating Bardwell Hall as a new gift to Biola. The service, titled “Extravagant Gifts,” highlighted the history of the art program and the people who contributed to the development...

Volleyball starts their PacWest season

Volleyball starts their PacWest season
The Eagles defeat Holy Names, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 17, 2021

Volleyball headed to Oakland, California to face off against the Holy Names University Hawks. Biola owned the court and annihilated the Hawks. The Eagles won three consecutive sets leading them to win the entire match, 3-0. By the end of the night Biola had a total of 51 points, 40 kills and nine aces. Leading...

In the busyness of the semester, make time to rest

In the busyness of the semester, make time to rest
Here are five ways to set aside time for a sabbath rest.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor September 17, 2021

The semester is off to a running start and students are back in action. Classes are in full swing and homework loads are beginning to grow. Because the busyness of the semester can quickly overwhelm students, it is vital to find rest and relaxation in the midst of it all.  After an exhausting year...

Private universities navigate religious vaccination exemptions

Private universities navigate religious vaccination exemptions
Universities implement varying vaccination mandates.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 16, 2021

Christian universities across the United States approached the coronavirus vaccine mandates differently. Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, chose not to mandate the vaccine according to its immunizations page whereas Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, has mandated that all students be vaccinated....

Another loss for men’s water polo

Freshman utility player John Grasso (right) and the Eagles suffered their fifth loss of the season tonight.
The Eagles fall to the Tritons.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Men’s water polo had their second home game of the season as they faced the University of California, San Diego Tritons. On Wednesday afternoon Biola was victorious against Westcliff, but took a turn today as they suffered their fifth loss of the season against the Tritons, 25-4. Freshman goalkeeper...

Newsom’s dodge in recall prompts greater vaccination requirements

Newsom’s dodge in recall prompts greater vaccination requirements
As Gov. Gavin Newsom survives historic recall election, plans of vaccine mandates in social settings are in the works.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 15, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom escaped from being removed from his position on Tuesday after the recall election fell in his favor.  According to an article by the Los Angeles Times, county-level assessments show that ballots in areas with low vaccination rates showed greater support for the Newsom recall. However,...

Historic first win for men’s water polo

Historic first win for men’s water polo
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 15, 2021

Men’s water polo had its first home game this afternoon against the Westcliff University Warriors. Two weeks ago Biola lost its match 7-10 to Westcliff. This afternoon they redeemed themselves with their first ever win, 12-8. A DREAM DEFENSE Freshman center defender Nolan Rapp led the defense gaining...

Men’s soccer suffers first loss of the season

Men’s soccer suffers first loss of the season
The Eagles break their winning streak.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 15, 2021

Men’s soccer faced defeat against California State University, San Bernardino, gaining their first loss of the season, 2-1. The Coyotes came out howling, making it evident they were here to dominate. In the first 15 minutes CSUSB had four shots on goal, while the Eagles only had one. The Coyotes...

Bardwell and the Green Art Gallery host debut showing

Bardwell and the Green Art Gallery host debut showing
The art department opens their new gallery “Being Present” after a year of isolation.
Kate Bomar, Photographer September 15, 2021

On Tuesday evening, voices echoed in the Earl & Virginia Green Art Gallery once again. After a year of isolation, artists displayed their artwork for the “Being Present” gallery. The art gallery has remained closed since the “Sweet Jesus” display in 2020 before Biola shut down due to the...

Women’s golf tie for 2nd place at the PLNU Sea Lion Invite

Women’s golf tie for 2nd place at the PLNU Sea Lion Invite
The Eagles start their season in San Diego.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 14, 2021

Women’s golf is back in action at the PLNU Sea Lion Invite on Sept. 13-14 held at Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course in San Diego, California. The Eagles faced nine schools and over 50 competing golfers. Biola finished in second place on day one with a score of 306, only two points behind Academy of Art...

Women’s soccer defeats Cal State LA

Women’s soccer defeats Cal State LA
The Eagles break losing streak, 1-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2021

Women’s soccer returned home Tuesday to compete against California State University, Los Angeles After losing the past two games, the Eagles redeemed themselves with a 1-0 win. CSULA began the match aggressively with eight attempted shots on goal and four fouls.  VICTORIOUS DEFENSE  The first half...

Gov. Newsom survives recall

Gov. Newsom survives recall
A majority of Californians voted “no” in the landslide election.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 14, 2021

Across California, voters casted their ballots to determine the fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s time in office. The majority of California voters said “no” when asked if they wanted to recall Newsom, securing the rest of his term. RECALL PROCESS Aside from Newsom, only one other California governor—Gray...