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Tennis falls to top-ranked APU

Tennis falls to top-ranked APU
The men and women both took tough losses to the No. 8 and No. 9 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars, 0-4, 2-5.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 28, 2021

Biola’s men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to Azusa Pacific University to take on the nationally-ranked Cougars in what would end up being a disappointing afternoon. The men were left swept by APU, losing 0-4. The women had slightly better luck, but still found themselves short, losing 2-5. STUMPED...

Baseball rises and falls to PLNU

Junior Connor Kostecka hits the ball.
Starting off strong with a 13-5 win, the Eagles’ doubleheader turned into a downhill slide with a 2-10 loss.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 28, 2021

The Eagles hosted Point Loma Nazarene University this Saturday, March 27 for a doubleheader. After struggling through six straight losses in the PacWest Conference, Biola was able to add a win to their 2021 record. The team started the afternoon off with an impressive 13-5 win, but dropped the ball in...

Baseball unable to break losing streak

Junior Ryan Gallegos at the bat against Point Loma Nazarene University.
The Eagles’ offense did not respond in time for wins against PLNU.
Stephanie Guevara, Freelancer March 27, 2021

Biola baseball collected two more losses against Point Loma Nazarene University yesterday at Carroll B. Land Stadium in San Diego, Calif. The first game ended in a 4-3 Point Loma win and the second, 3-0.  Although sophomore right-handed pitcher Brayden Englert had a shaky first inning in game one,...

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak
The Eagles defeat Azusa Pacific University in a doubleheader.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

Biola headed to Azusa Pacific University Friday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against the Cougars. The Eagles split earlier in the week against APU, but today they left the Cougars in the dust. The Eagles won 4-2 in game one and 3-0 in game two. The Cougars started off by making the...

NF’s “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” is cloudy with a chance of existentialism

NF’s “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” is cloudy with a chance of existentialism
The 29-year-old rap prodigy reaches new heights in his first major album since 2019.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer March 27, 2021

Triple platinum-certified, Dove Award-winning hip-hop artist Nathan John Fuerstein, better known as NF, is back on the saddle with his heavily teased release “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE).” QUESTIONING FAME “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” appropriately begins with a storm of sorts. In the first track, “CLOUDS,”...

‘Are we Asian Americans your neighbors?’

‘Are we Asian Americans your neighbors?’
The overall hate crime rate in major cities has decreased, but Anti-Asian crime has risen by nearly 150%.
Maria Weyne, Bethsabe Camacho, and Natalie Willis March 26, 2021

“It's a whole nother thing when it's your race going through it,” said senior business major Sena Lee. “Because our culture is to suppress emotions to not speak up, to put your head down, and don't make a ruckus, it's really hard for us to deal with the pain right now. Because we can't justify...

Washington D.C. should be granted statehood

Washington D.C. should be granted statehood
Taxation without representation is unjust and undemocratic.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor March 26, 2021

Washington D.C. is home to our nation’s capital—the seat of power in the United States. But beyond the historical monuments, museums and granite buildings live about 705,000 people. Residents in the district have regular families, jobs and lives—and there are in fact more people living there than...

Tennis sweeps Westmont

Tennis sweeps Westmont
Both the men and women dominated Westmont College, winning 4-0 and 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2021

Biola tennis ventured to Santa Barbara on Thursday afternoon to compete against Westmont University. With both the men and women at the event, the pressure was on to match each other’s energy, and the teams did not disappoint. The women finished first with an overall victory of 4-0, while the men followed...

Lana Del Rey delivers another moody, love-focused album

Lana Del Rey delivers another moody, love-focused album
“Chemtrails Over the Country Club” speaks to wealth, love and self-discovery.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

Staying consistent to her brand, Lana Del Rey brings forth another album of black and white angsty songs about romance, confused adulthood and religion. While many of her previous releases have focused on hard drugs and sex, Del Rey writes about deeper concepts in her latest release, “Chemtrails Over...

Volleyball breaks their losing streak against CUI

Biola's volleyball team goes in for a strike.
Biola is victorious in Wednesday’s matchup against Concordia, winning 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 25, 2021

Volleyball has had a slow start to their PacWest season. The women headed to Concordia University Irvine on Wednesday, March 24 for their third game. Biola bounced back and won the 3-2 in a five-set match. The Eagles totaled 50 kills for the night. Sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebee gained 13,...

Biola announces reopening for Fall 2021

Common Grounds interior
After a year of remote learning, Biola announces its reopening for the upcoming semester.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis March 25, 2021

On March 25, Biola Internal Communications sent out an email to all non-graduating students regarding future plans for Fall 2021. President Barry Corey announced that students will be allowed back on campus for fully in-person housing and instruction by Aug. 30.  BIOLA RETURNS  Along with in-person...

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season

Men’s soccer tanks last game of the season
The Eagles fall to Concordia University Irvine in a scoreless PacWest loss, 0-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola soccer traveled to Irvine, Calif. to make up a COVID-19 postponed game from earlier in the season against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. After losing to CUI back in February, Biola was looking for revenge in their final game of the shortened season. However, the Eagles went out...