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A Day to Remember merges catchy lyrics with deafening rock anthems

A Day to Remember merges catchy lyrics with deafening rock anthems
Memorable and insufferable, “You’re Welcome” is a mixed bag.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

A Day to Remember released “You’re Welcome” on March 5, an album full of interesting lyrics and dance-worthy beats. Almost violent in nature, many of the songs on “You’re Welcome” warrant headphones and a fully stocked supply of Advil on hand. Much of the album is drowned out by the screamo-esque...

Women’s tennis continues their five-game winning streak

Women’s tennis continues their five-game winning streak
The Eagles defeated the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds in a 5-2 victory on Monday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 8, 2021

Women’s tennis welcomed the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds to the Biola Tennis Center on Monday afternoon. Biola captured yet another win today with a 5-2 score over the Sunbirds and increased their winning streak to five games and an overall 7-2 record. WINNING STREAK CONTINUES The Eagles were...

We need to expand voting rights

We need to expand voting rights
The conservative push to restrict voting disenfranchises the marginalized.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor March 8, 2021

The 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, one of the most fateful moments in American civil rights history, is the first anniversary without the leadership of the late John Lewis. Led by him and Hosea Williams, a group of about 600 marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama to find a battalion...

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans
The CDC updated gathering guidelines amid new vaccine rollout.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 8, 2021

After a year marked by lockdowns, increases in coronavirus cases and over half a million deaths, states are beginning to loosen their restrictions. Americans can expect to go back to some level of normalcy now that cases, on average, are on a downward trend, there are more vaccine distributions, and...

Track and field finish in the Top 3

Track and field finish in the Top 3
Both the men’s and women’s teams placed in high marks during the Central California Invitational.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 7, 2021

Men’s and women’s track and field traveled north to Fresno, Calif. to compete in the Central California Invitational hosted by the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles continued with their successes, as the women secured the first place title by 149 points and the men earned third by 85...

Tennis triumphs over the Mavericks

Tennis triumphs over the Mavericks
Both the men and women secured victories over Colorado Mesa University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

It was an eventful Saturday for Biola’s tennis programs. Both the men and women dominated in their matches against the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks, 7-0. The men were able to comeback from a devastating loss last week and the women are currently rolling with a four-win streak.  COMEBACK ON...

Men’s basketball secure the SoCal PacWest Championship

Men’s basketball secure the SoCal PacWest Championship
The Eagles become the 2021 Pod Champions after another victory over Point Loma Nazarene University.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 7, 2021

The Eagles returned to Irvine, Calif. where they went head-to-head with the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions in a makeup game from earlier in the season. Coming off of a historic win against Concordia University Irvine last Saturday, Biola was on a mission to end the season on the best note possible....

Softball splits against APU

#35 catcher Kayla Neff ready for the game.
Biola adds another victory to start off the PacWest season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

Biola softball played their second doubleheader of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on Saturday afternoon. The teams competed in their first game in the PacWest Season at 12 p.m. and their second game at 2 p.m. The Eagles unfortunately lost their...

“Drywall” is a unique introduction to Jay Joseph

“Drywall” is a unique introduction to Jay Joseph
The new artist brings clear creativity to his EP, but it may not be for everyone.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 6, 2021

Jay Joseph is one of the newest, most unexpected artists to come out of 2021 so far. Looking for a fresh avenue to filter his creativity, the basketball player produced his first EP “Drywall” in his parents’ basement. Fans of alternative rap and new, underground music may enjoy the listen, as there...

Pop princess Zara Larsson releases “Poster Girl”

Pop princess Zara Larsson releases “Poster Girl”
Dealing with love and heartbreak, Larsson exposes everything yet says nothing.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 6, 2021

On March 5, Zara Larsson released “Poster Girl,” yet another club-warm-up album, the genre she managed to define and never break free from. With synth-heavy and driving songs like “FFF” and “Look What You’ve Done,” she keeps the pace with previous albums like “So Good” and  showcases...

Softball season is back with a split doubleheader

#14 pitcher Paige Austin bringing the heat against HIU.
Biola took game two against Hope International University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 6, 2021

Biola softball is back and played their first games of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Hope International University Royals on Friday afternoon. Biola competed against the Royals in a doubleheader match up, playing their first game at 2 p.m. and their second game at 4 p.m. Biola...

Biola women’s swim team reign undefeated

Biola and LMU taking their marks.
The Eagles annihilate the Lions, 144-92 in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 6, 2021

Biola’s women’s swim team returned home to Lansing Pool in La Mirada, Calif. on March 5 to go against D-1 Loyola Marymount University. This morning was a 10-event dual for the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference. The women were able to dominate and secure another victory, 144-92.  SUCCESSFUL STROKES The...