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Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage

Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage
The Eagles split against Concordia University Irvine in their last doubleheader of the conference season yesterday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

Biola softball headed to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to play their last conference game of the season. The Eagles competed against Concordia University Irvine once again for their second doubleheader of the weekend against the Golden Eagles. The Eagles started the afternoon with a walk from...

Biola tennis ends PacWest season in Arizona

Biola tennis ends PacWest season in Arizona
The men and women both fell in their final tournament games as they closed out the 2021 season.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 30, 2021

Biola tennis rounded out their 2021 PacWest season in Surprise, Ariz. on Saturday afternoon. In an attempt to swing third place, the women were unable to defeat Concordia University Irvine, falling 1-4 and taking home fourth place. The men took on Point Loma Nazarene University in a fight for fifth place,...

The Grishaverse is beautifully reimagined in Netflix’s latest release

The Grishaverse is beautifully reimagined in Netflix’s latest release
“Shadow and Bone” rectifies the reputation of YA adaptations for the small screen.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

Based on the best-selling series by author Leigh Bardugo, Netflix released the highly-anticipated female-led adventure series full of adolescent romance and grotesque creatures, exploring politics and complex world building. Consistent with the source material and expanding on Bardugo’s fictional world,...

The Great Exchange takes first place in Biola’s Startup Competition

The Great Exchange takes first place in Biola’s Startup Competition
The first fully online startup competition comes to an end, giving first place to an all-female trio.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 28, 2021

For the first time in the history of the Biola Startup Competition, teams were fully online and spread out. This was also the first time competitors were not joined by the late Bob Harp, the founder of the competition, since his death in 2020.  This year’s winning team was composed of junior business...

The Derek Chauvin verdict was accountability, not justice

The Derek Chauvin verdict was accountability, not justice
Justice for George Floyd looks like cops not killing Black people—or anyone, for that matter.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor April 28, 2021

With the release of former police officer Derek Chauvin’s verdict as guilty on all counts, many Americans collectively exhaled a breath they did not even know they were holding—this was the first time in Minnesota history that a white police officer was found guilty in the death of a Black person....

Top 5 celebrity Oscar ensembles

Top 5 celebrity Oscar ensembles
From Dolce & Gabbana to Louis Vuitton, celebrities dressed to impress at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Kate Bomar, Photographer April 27, 2021

Although the annual Met Gala is usually the most anticipated night of celebrity attire, those at the 93rd annual Oscars carried out eye-catching looks. It is a grueling task for celebrities to stand out at events like these, however these five stars outdid themselves with luxurious fits.  CAREY MULLIGAN  Nominated...

Semester Recap: Eagles complete second online semester

Semester Recap: Eagles complete second online semester
A look back at the first hybrid semester.
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho April 27, 2021

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced students would be returning to campus in three phases. Phase 1 consisted of student athletes, nursing majors and other pre-approved students. Phase 2 was made up of students who needed to attend in-person classes and gain access to on-campus resources, while...

India seeks aid as coronavirus conditions worsen

India seeks aid as coronavirus conditions worsen
Hospitals in India lack medical resources and oxygen.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 26, 2021

As the United States announces that nearly 54% of its adult population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, India wrestles to provide medical supplies to those infected. CRISIS IN INDIA On April 26, India—a country with a population of nearly 1.4 billion—set another record for...

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine
The Eagles played in their last games of the PacWest season on Friday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Biola softball returned home on Friday afternoon to match up against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The women got off to a good start, winning game one 5-4. Unfortunately, the women could not keep the energy going into game two as they were defeated, 1-2. The Eagles started off in...

Baseball divides in Irvine

Baseball divides in Irvine
The Eagles took game one comfortably, 8-1, but fell apart in game two, getting swept 0-4 by the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2021

Biola baseball ventured south to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to take on the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles for a doubleheader. Off to a strong start, Biola took game one 8-1, but choked during game two, losing in a sweep, 0-4. FAST START The Eagles began game one with high energy....

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney

Tennis moves further through the PacWest tourney
The women fell to APU 0-4 during the semifinals while the men defeated Metro State in a clean sweep, 4-0 in the consolation bracket.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2021

Biola tennis remains in Surprise, Ariz. for the PacWest Conference tournament. After a powerful win by the women and a tough loss by the men, the teams switched positions in Friday’s matches. The women lost 0-4 to Azusa Pacific University while the men defeated Metro State University, 4-0. SADDENED...

Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak

Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak
The Eagles obliterate Azusa Pacific University in set five, 15-11.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Volleyball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their last game in the PacWest Conference on Thursday evening. The Eagles competed against the Cougars and wrapped up the season on a high, winning the match overall, 3-2. The leaders in last night’s game were redshirt freshman middle blocker Dani...