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Women’s basketball loses in blowout PLNU victory

Women’s basketball loses in blowout PLNU victory
The Eagles fell to the Sea Lions, 75-91, after defeating Point Loma just yesterday in overtime.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2021

Women’s basketball traveled to San Diego, Calif. Saturday afternoon looking to find back-to-back wins over Point Loma Nazarene University. However, the Sea Lions came out on fire and secured the 91-75 victory over Biola. Sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led the Eagles once again with her stellar offense,...

Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU

Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU
The Eagles could not rise above the Sea Lions as they take another loss, 1-4.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to San Diego, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to compete against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Sea Lions held their own at home, crushing Biola in a final score of 4-1. EAGLES ELIMINATED Both of the doubles matches swung in favor of the Sea Lions. Sophomores Alexei Prokopchuk...

Men’s basketball defeated by PLNU

Men’s basketball defeated by PLNU
The Eagles fall to the Sea Lions in the PacWest Conference, 66-80.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 20, 2021

Men’s basketball ended their five-win streak as they were defeated in their game against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions Saturday night. The Eagles tried to keep their momentum going from the last two weeks but fell short, 66-80. Regardless of the defeat the Eagles still hustled. Senior...

CMA returns to campus for Phase 2

CMA returns to campus for Phase 2
The return to campus presents challenges Biola professors are at the forefront of solving.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 20, 2021

This week, the wave of students approved for Phase 2 in the School of Cinema and Media Arts department filed into classrooms for the first time since last March. They were 6 feet apart and masked, with wet hands from the gallons of hand sanitizer stationed at the entrance of classrooms. Not only have...

How the Conservatory of Music is operating for Phase 2

How the Conservatory of Music is operating for Phase 2
While many music students remain remote for the spring semester, some have the chance to start in-person classes.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 20, 2021

In an email sent out last December, students in designated courses from cinema and media arts, journalism and health sciences along with other essential majors were told they could come back on campus as part of Phase 2. This left students in the Conservatory of Music confused about how classes would...

Women’s tennis defeated by PLNU

Women's tennis defeated by PLNU
The Eagles add a second loss to their season against the Sea Lions, 3-4.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 20, 2021

Women’s tennis played Saturday afternoon in San Diego, Calif. against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles unfortunately lost the match up overall 3-4, but there were some individual victories and two double match wins. Regardless of defeat, the Eagles were able to secure some...

Black History Month: Ambassador supervisor celebrates Black culture

Black History Month: Ambassador supervisor celebrates Black culture
Jermaine Brack discusses celebrating Black history and fostering meaningful discussions.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2021

While “Blackness” is trending this year, according to junior communication studies major Jermaine Brack, many African Americans, especially women, are overlooked during Black History Month. Brack explained that Black History Month is more than celebrating the past accomplishments of famous Black...

Men’s basketball defeats PLNU

Men’s basketball defeats PLNU
The Eagles secure their sixth win in the PacWest Conference, 69-62.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 19, 2021

Men’s basketball returned home to Chase Gymnasium in La Mirada, Calif. friday night to go up against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles kept the winning streak going as they secured their sixth game this season, 69-62. This is the first game that the Eagles have played against...

Women’s tennis sweeps Westmont

Women’s tennis sweeps Westmont
The Eagles bounced back from a tough loss last week and secured the win over Westmont College today, 4-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 19, 2021

Women’s Tennis hosted Westmont College this afternoon in their third game of the season. After taking a hard loss last week to Concordia University Irvine, Biola was able to come out swinging and sweep Westmont in their second win thus far, 4-0. UNUSUAL PLAY The three doubles matches didn’t play...

Women’s basketball wins in a close-call over PLNU

Women’s basketball wins in a close-call over PLNU
The Eagles defeated the No. 20 seed Sea Lions in a three-point overtime victory.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 19, 2021

Women’s basketball improves to 3-8 after their homecourt nail-biter victory over Point Loma Nazarene University this afternoon. The Eagles took down the competitive Sea Lions in overtime with a final score of 96-93. Sophomore guard Stephanie Lee shot 29 points, 15 of which came from behind the arc...

SCORR conference changed my life

SCORR conference changed my life
My testimony to the Spirit’s work through the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor February 19, 2021

“You will be a part of a small racial minority on campus—but we do have SCORR conference!” When I expressed concern about the lack of diversity at Biola during my application process, admissions counselors tried to reassure me that Biola was making efforts to be more intentionally diverse. I...

“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” is more than a romcom

“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” is more than a romcom
Still cheesy and fun, the film presents the audience with deeper questions and messages.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor February 18, 2021

Including romance, time travel and lost dogs—“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” is truly a unique story. As a time travel movie, it is charmingly predictable, and as a romantic comedy, it is heartwarmingly fun. Original yet familiar, this film is an enjoyable watch with elements such as unexpected...