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Holmquist’s quest to 1,000 wins

Holmquist’s quest to 1,000 wins
Men’s basketball head coach achieves a historic milestone, becoming the fifth-most winning coach to ever reach 1,000 career games.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 2, 2021

Dave Holmquist. A man of many hats; the former Fresno Pacific University head coach, former Biola University athletic director, current Eagles head coach, an inductee of the 2002 NAIA Hall of Fame, two-time NAIA Division I Coach of the Year, and now, the fifth-most winning coach with 1,000 wins, ever. But...

Financial relief for low-income Californians

Financial relief for low-income Californians
California lawmakers approve coronavirus aid package worth $7.6 billion.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2021

On Feb 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a legislative package to provide financial relief to low-income California residents. The package builds on Gov. Newsom’s January state budget proposal. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?  Of the $7.6 billion legislative package, $3.7 billion will be used to provide $600 payments...

We should have more gender-neutral toys

We should have more gender-neutral toys
The Potato Head “culture war” is shedding much-needed light on the subject of gendering childrens’ toys.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor March 1, 2021

From a young age, and in most cultural contexts, we have been socialized to adopt—or reject—the gender norms placed on us by society. A primary way we are “gendered” is through the toys we play with as children. The toy company Hasbro has decided to remove the gender label “Mr.” from the...

Biola swim team adds another victory to their season

Biola swim team adds another victory to their season
Women’s swim is on a five-meet winning streak, but the men face another loss versus California Polytechnic State University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

Biola’s men and women’s swim teams headed to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif. on Feb. 27. They competed against the Mustangs in a 34-event meet for the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference. The women were able to dominate and secure another victory, 151-144. Unfortunately,...

Biola tennis annihilates Cal Lutheran

Biola tennis annihilates Cal Lutheran
Both the men and women secured victories over California Lutheran University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

It was a successful Saturday for Biola’s tennis programs. The men pulled off a clean sweep of California Lutheran University, 8-0. The win against Cal Lutheran was a long time coming and the first win against the Kingsmen. The women's team were close to pulling off a clean sweep against the Regals,...

Men’s basketball defeats CUI in a historic blowout

Junior #23 Whitten Dominguez going up against Concordia players.
The Eagles took down Concordia University Irvine for the fourth time this season, giving head coach Dave Holmquist his 1,000 career win.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 27, 2021

Men’s basketball traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday evening for their fourth and final matchup against Concordia University Irvine. The Eagles went into the game knowing that head coach Dave Holmquist needed one more win to achieve a historic milestone of winning 1,000 games, and the team did not...

Women’s basketball ends season with a win

Sophomore #23 Jordan Rabe shoots a shot against Concordia.
The Eagles bounced back from two previous losses to defeat Concordia University Irvine in their last game of the shortened season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 27, 2021

Women’s basketball traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to round out their shortened season against Concordia University Irvine. Biola lost to CUI just last night, however, they were able to turn the tables and defeat the Golden Eagles in a 84-67 win. EAGLE’S COMEBACK Sophomore guard...

Life of a film freelancer during a pandemic

Baliko setting up camera for a commercial shoot.
Rebecca Baliko overcomes unique post-graduation challenges starting her film career during COVID-19.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor February 27, 2021

Since graduating during COVID-19, cinema and media arts alumna Rebecca Baliko has been forced to begin a freelancing film career in unusual circumstances. However, she has found the challenges to be a blessing in disguise. POST-GRAD PROJECTS Having worked on mostly freelance projects while at Biola,...

Netflix’s “Pelé” scores a goal

Netflix’s “Pelé” scores a goal
This biographical documentary zeroes in on an illustrious athlete’s rise to success and his struggles to maintain it.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer February 27, 2021

Three World Cup wins, 1,279 goals in 1,363 games and a spot on the Time 100 list of the “Most Important People of the Century”—these are only a few highlights of Edson Arantes do Nacimento's career. The fabled achievements of Nacimento, better known as Pelé, are newly chronicled in a full-length...

Men’s basketball sweeps CUI

Senior guard #5 Chris Rossow guards the ball against Concordia.
The Eagles have matched up with Concordia University Irvine yet again, bringing their overall record to 3-0 over the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 27, 2021

Men’s basketball played their last home game on Friday afternoon in their third of four scheduled games against Concordia University Irvine. Biola has beaten the Golden Eagles every game of the season, and by considerable numbers. Last night was no different, as the Eagles ended their final home game...

Women’s basketball goes overtime against Concordia

Sophomore #15 Stephanie Lee going head-to-head against Concordia player.
The Eagles lose their ninth game in the PacWest Conference, 64-72.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 27, 2021

Women’s basketball played their second to last game Friday night at home. Unfortunately, Biola was unable to add a win to their record and stand at fourth place in the Southern California pod. The Eagles were defeated once again by the Concordia University Golden Eagles, 64-72.  Although the Eagles...

Missions Conference: Compelled by the Spirit

Missions Conference: Compelled by the Spirit
Student leaders are hard at work to serve the Biola community.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2021

This year’s reimagined Missions Conference will give students a sense of normalcy within the Biola community, according to missions co-coordinator Alissa Wooley. Although it has been translated into a mainly virtual experience, Wooley is excited to see how God will utilize the new format to reach students...