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Sundance continues online amid COVID-19

Sundance continues online amid COVID-19
The Sundance Film Festival creatively fosters an intimate online experience to benefit students and filmmakers alike.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor February 6, 2021

Taking place fully online for the very first time, this year’s Sundance Film Festival was a unique and attainable experience. Though holding the festival in person is convenient for attendees to make connections and gives satisfaction to filmmakers, there were some benefits that come from the festival’s...

Men’s basketball scores second win of the season

Men’s basketball scores second win of the season
The Eagles bounced back from a bye-week after last weekend’s games were postponed.
Andi Basista and Natalie Hernandez February 6, 2021

Men’s basketball reconvened tonight in Irvine, Calif, after having last week’s games postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions against Point Loma Nazarene University. The Eagles used the time off to fine-tune their craft and came out with a healthy victory against Concordia University Irvine, 94-78. The...

Alumna Caylie Smith’s “Make a Thing challenge” continues into the new year

Alumna Caylie Smith’s “Make a Thing challenge” continues into the new year
Spanning the globe and generational gap, the online art project brings the Biola art community together.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 6, 2021

Last year, senior art major Caylie Smith began an unusual senior art project as a graduation requirement. Little did she know how much the project would grow, the impact it would have on the community and that her involvement would continue past her graduation date.  HOW IT WORKS  For this project,...

Women’s basketball’s fifth season loss

Women’s basketball’s fifth season loss
Biola defeated by Golden Eagles, 62-68.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 5, 2021

It has been a tough start for women's basketball. The Eagles lost their fifth game this season against Concordia University Golden Eagles in Irvine, Calif. tonight. Regardless of defeat, Biola had quick defense in tonight’s game. Junior guard Aysia Johnson topped off the stat sheet with 24 points...

Black History Month: Fusion intern celebrates her heritage

Black History Month: Fusion intern celebrates her heritage
Kiarra Edwards shares her experience as a biracial student on campus.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 5, 2021

As Black History Month begins, students at Biola share their experiences and heritage with the community around them. One way students are able to do this is through Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development Affinity Groups. Senior communication sciences and disorders major Kiarra Edwards works...

Jill Biden will make a great first lady

Jill Biden will make a great first lady
American educators and military families now have an advocate in the White House.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit February 5, 2021

A new presidency does not only mean someone different will be running the country for the next four years—it also thrusts an entirely new family into the spotlight. Managing the White House is a family affair, and the nation can usually expect the president’s spouse to play a significant role. Jill...

Temitope releases transformational album

Temitope releases transformational album
Biola alumnus shares his heart in his newest album, meant to resemble the heartbeat of heaven.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 5, 2021

Biola class of 2012 alumnus, Temitope, released his second album, “Meji,” on Jan. 15. Translating to “two” in his family’s native language of Yorùbá, the album focuses deeply on unity and reconciliation. While writing this album, Temitope wanted to create a music movement to empower the church...

“The Dig” brings a tale of transformation, loss and archaeology to Netflix

“The Dig” brings a tale of transformation, loss and archaeology to Netflix
The no-frills, well-acted 1930s period drama is not afraid to get its hands dirty.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer February 4, 2021

In recent Netflix historical drama “The Dig,” Edith Pretty wants to bury her past. Crippled both by physical health issues and her husband’s death, she struggles to support her young son’s future. When Pretty realizes a large mound of dirt behind her house might be an ancient burial site, she...

Southern California schools struggle to remain COVID-19 free

Southern California schools struggle to remain COVID-19 free
Following a letter sent to Los Angeles county, schools that pushed to reopen now struggle to keep students safe.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 4, 2021

Last fall, President Barry Corey and a number of other universities sent a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, pressing them to allow schools to reopen in phases. The request was never fully passed, leaving each of those seven schools to decide whether or not reopening was the safest...

Women’s soccer fall to PLNU

Women’s soccer fall to PLNU
The Eagles were conquered by the Sea Lions, 0-2, in their first regular season game.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 3, 2021

Biola soccer kicked off their season this afternoon in San Diego, CA. They were hopeful with a win 2-0 in their exhibition game last week versus the Vanguard University Lions. However, the women's soccer team lost today’s PacWest game 0-2 to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. DEFEATED DEBUT Thirty...

MLK Day 2021: “Why We Can’t Wait”

MLK Day 2021: “Why We Can’t Wait”
In honor of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr.’s theme, Biola is called to action.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 3, 2021

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion hosted Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work via Zoom sessions. This year’s theme, “Why We Can’t Wait,” is based on King’s book and Hebrews 10:23-25.  AUDIENCE In prior years, students, staff, faculty...

Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU

Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU
The Eagles fall in their first matchup of the season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 3, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled down south to San Diego for their first PacWest game of the 2021 season. What always proves to be a challenging matchup was no different today, as the Eagles  fell 0-2 to the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The game kicked-off slow on both ends. The two teams have...