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“Bigger than Basketball” documentary, episode two

Dre Jackson interviewing Barry Corey for the Bigger than Basketball Documentary.
If you have been keeping up with Men’s Basketball at Biola, you know about the docuseries made by our very own Biola students that highlights the players and the journey of the team.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

“Bigger than Basketball” documentary series focuses on a mission to share the successes and challenges of a team that perseveres and holds true to the values within their faith.  Dre Jackson, a cinema media arts (CMA) alumnus class of 2024, is the director and producer of the documentary series...

Sisterhood of Softball

Biola’s Softball team showcases the sisterhood aspect of the sport
Softball Season is back!
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

Biola softball is back in full gear, as their opening day was Friday, Jan. 31. Last season, the team placed fourth in the PacWest conference and is approaching this season pitch by pitch.  Senior catcher and accounting major Ariana Banos said, “We're focusing on shelling as a team, playing for...

Facundo: International Point Guard

Facundo Aranda (center) during Midnight Madness 2024
Facundo Aranda from Argentina to Biola University
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

When was the last time you took a risk and pushed yourself out of your comfort zone? For Facundo Aranda, a sophomore business management international student from Argentina, that moment came when he left behind everything he knew to pursue a dream: playing basketball at the collegiate level. Adapting...

Inside Biola’s SAAC Initiative

Members of Biola’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) as they help with new student move-in day.
Biola’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) looks out for student-athletes and does its part to enhance the athletic experience.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer February 1, 2025

According to their website: The mission of SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and nurturing a positive student-athlete image, while fostering the development of Christian character and supporting the pursuit of team...

Whitty

James Whitman repping his Biola uniform
James Whitman is a Sluggin’ Machine
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 1, 2025

Biola Baseball is stacked with power, as public health junior James Whitman is a slugging machine impacting the team. Last season, he ranked 21st for the best batting average in the conference, led his team in OPS and home runs, and tied for third in home runs for the PacWest conference. Whether at the...

Reliving the Glory Days

Reliving the Glory Days
Biola’s first Athletics Alumni Day is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 1. Athletics Alumni are welcomed back to campus for a day of festivities and celebration of Biola Athletics.
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

The Biola Athletics program is one storied with historic players, teams and achievements. Countless athletes have come to Biola University and enjoyed the peaks of their athletic prowess, creating memories on and off the field. On Saturday, Feb. 1, Biola University will welcome back its Athletics Alumni...

The Game Through The Lens

Ricky (left) and Daniel (right) Esparza posing for a photo for a sports media day.
Brothers Daniel and Ricky Esparza are bonded through basketball
Nina Corral, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Excitement is in the air as Biola’s basketball 2-time all-conference player business senior Daniel Esparza scored his career high of 39 points on Jan. 25, against Hawaii Pacific University. The cheers are captured for this special moment as cinema media arts freshman Ricky Esparza is courtside, capturing...

Take Me Out To A Ball Game

Samuel Lisiak hits a home run against Westmont March 19, 2025
Baseball season is back!
Nina Corral, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

My seasonal depression is cured as baseball season is upon us. The sound of the bat’s ding and the smell of freshly cut grass are telltale signs that the season is getting underway. So, be sure to grab that Big League Chew and a bag of Sunflower Seeds!  Last season, Biola’s baseball team placed...

Greater than Rivalries

Sofi Stadium was threatened by Los Angeles Palisades fire, causing scheduled games to be relocated.
The faces of LA sports have come together to make a large impact on fire relief
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer January 25, 2025

Rivalries are a key part of what drives sports and makes them great and entertaining. But there are times when what happens on the field does not hold a candle to what goes on off of it, and rivalries must be put to the side in a dire situation. A beautiful case of this was put on display in the midst...

Across the street and away from support

The Crowd cheering for BU men’s water polo {at Splash! Aquatic Center} for a game against CUI on Oct. 16, 2024
The Biola Water Polo teams don’t get to compete — or in many cases, train — on campus; how does this affect them?
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Tucked away in the corner of a public aquatics center, a team of collegiate athletes toils away in preparation for their next big competition. This group of young men and women, in the midst of daunting class, work and personal schedules, have laid it all aside to toil through blood and sweat in an endeavor...

A Biola Tradition Sparks a Love Story

Ava (left) and Jake (right) Saffer met at Biola in 2022 during a GYRAD (Get your roommate a date). The two were married on July 12th, 2024, a Biola “Ring by Spring” success story.
A GYRAD and Ring By Spring Success Story
Nina Corral, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

Junior business administration and soccer student-athlete Jake Saffer is practically Superman. He expertly balances the demands of his classes and homework while showcasing his skills on the soccer field through games and practices. Despite his busy schedule, Saffer maintains a strong relationship with...

Finding Their Way

Men’s soccer vs. Hilo, Oct. 10, 2024
Biola’s Mens’ Soccer Program continues to find its footing in a hotly contested PacWest Division
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Biola Athletics is on the rise. Every aspect of the teams in this organization is seeking improvement and working to be their best and compete at the highest level. Biola’s men's soccer team was no exception in their 2024 season, as they displayed improvement and a hunger for a bright future.  GREAT...