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The Enneagram can be a great discipleship tool

The Enneagram can be a great discipleship tool
While a helpful tool, it should not be used as an excuse for unChristlike behavior.
Addison Freiheit and Evana Upshaw April 14, 2021

Although it faces considerable amounts of backlash, the Enneagram has managed to become a popular personality test within Christian circles. It has been used as a tool of self-awareness and reflection since the mid-1900s. Unlike most personality tests, the Enneagram focuses less on a person’s external...

Equality Act spurs moral debate

Equality Act spurs moral debate
The new act could end Biola’s government aid if passed.
Esther Cash, Freelancer April 13, 2021

Religious institutions across the country are awaiting the Senate vote on H.R.5 – the Equality Act. Amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equality Act defines and includes sex, sexual orientation and gender indentity as categories protected from discrimination or segregation. As a religious university...

Q&A with CMA professor and producer of “What Lies Below”

Q&A with CMA professor and producer of “What Lies Below”
This intricate film has been trending on Netflix for the past week, leaving students inspired to follow in Abel Vang’s footsteps.
Kate Bomar, Photographer April 13, 2021

Produced by Biola professor Abel Vang,“What Lies Below” hit Netflix and became trending one day after Easter and remained in the Top 10 for a week. Vang gives readers an inside scoop to the production of his trending Netflix film.  “What Lies Below” tells a story of  a 16-year-old girl who...

COVID-19 update: California experiences decline in vaccine distribution in the wake of possible reopening on June 15

COVID-19 update: California experiences decline in vaccine distribution in the wake of possible reopening on June 15
Due to an error in a Johnson & Johnson batch, public officials are questioning if California can reopen by their projected timeline.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2021

The U.S. will see nearly a 90% drop in Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses nationwide, according to an article by The Washington Post. Due to manufacturing issues, the government has cut down J&J's vaccine allotment to only 700,000 doses this week, showing a concerning decrease from last week's near...

Baseball splits against APU

Baseball splits against APU
The Eagles move their overall record 4-12 with one win and one loss against Azusa Pacific University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Baseball competed in their 15th and 16th game of the season on Friday, April 9 against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. The Eagles were able to win the first game, 13-11 but unfortunately lost the second game, 0-14. The leaders of the game Friday afternoon were juniors second baseman RobertAnthony...

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University
The Eagles win against the Mustangs in a nonconference game, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Volleyball returned home Friday afternoon to compete against The Master's University Mustangs in a nonconference game. The women are currently on a four-game winning streak after annialiating the Mustangs, 3-1.  The Eagles totaled 52 kills, nine aces, 56 digs and nine aces in Friday’s game. The...

Baseball divides APU doubleheader

Right-handed pitcher  Brayden Englert battles California State University, San Bernadino.
The Eagles took game one with a grand-slam finish but left game two unfinished.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Biola baseball came out swinging at Eagles Diamond in their second doubleheader matchup against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars this weekend. Game one was won in thrilling fashion down to the last inning, 7-3, but game two was cut short as the game was suspended due to lightning. GAME ONE THRILLER Game...

Taylor Swift reclaims previous hits with the re-release of “Fearless”

Taylor Swift reclaims previous hits with the re-release of “Fearless”
Featuring old songs and new, her latest work stirs nostalgia and tastes like freedom.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 11, 2021

On April 8, Taylor Swift’s long-awaited victory lap album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” finally dropped on streaming platforms, featuring a newer, more authentic production of older songs and releases from “the vault,” which blend seamlessly with the work. Not only is the album perfect, but...

Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI

Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI
The Eagles lost their fourth match all season in a heartbreaker against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Women’s tennis traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to compete against the No. 20 nationally-ranked Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. Even with Biola being a solid team and making marks throughout the season, the Eagles were not able to overcome the dominance of CUI, losing 1-4. SINGLES...

We are still facing the harmful repercussions of purity culture

We are still facing the harmful repercussions of purity culture
Younger generations are still navigating sexual morality in a culture of shame.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 11, 2021

Everyone enters conversations about sex with a different framework—the church you grew up in, your dating history, and even your parents’ marriage influences your perspective on love and physical intimacy. The same can be said of “purity culture,” which can be defined in our modern context by...

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI
The Eagles could not bounce back, taking another 1-4 loss against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to Irvine, Calif. on Thursday afternoon to take on the No. 16 nationally-ranked Concordia University Golden Eagles. Coming off of a tough loss to the No. 8 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars just two days ago, Biola was hopeful for a turnaround in momentum. However, the Eagles...

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” helps continue the Marvel storyline

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” helps continue the Marvel storyline
This Disney+ show picks up right where “Endgame” left off and fans have mixed emotions.
Kate Bomar, Photographer April 8, 2021

Following the record hitting movie “Endgame,” Marvel draws fans right back into the cinematic universe storyline. In “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” previous background characters such as Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson rise to take on larger roles.  REMNANTS OF CAPTAIN AMERICA  Many of...