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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

GSAC prepares for new look in 2012, shrinks by three teams

Biola is a part of GSAC (Golden State Athletic Conference), which is losing three teams next season. | Ashley Jones/THE CHIMES
Point Loma Nazarene University, Fresno Pacific University and Azusa Pacific University will move out of the NAIA next season.
Zachary Fu, Writer August 31, 2011
Point Loma Nazarene University, Fresno Pacific University and Azusa Pacific University will move out of the NAIA next season.

Eagles volleyball falls to No. 10 in weekend tournament

Juniors Rachel Buckley and Nicolette Mather go for a block at the August 25, 2011 women's volleyball game. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Eagles volleyball drops in rank from No. 5 to No. 10 during the Holiday Inn Summer Slam weekend tournament.
Cassandra Gonzales, Writer August 31, 2011
Eagles volleyball drops in rank from No. 5 to No. 10 during the Holiday Inn Summer Slam weekend tournament.

Coach Ken Crawford to leave Biola after six years

Women's basketball coach, Ken Crawford is moving back to his Bellingham, Wash. home after six successful seasons with Biola athletics. He will finish with a career record of 94/91 and three trips to the NAIA. | Kelsey Heng/THE CHIMES
Ken Crawford, coach of the women's basketball team, will leave his position this year after coaching at Biola for six years.
Zachary Fu, Writer May 26, 2011
Ken Crawford, coach of the women's basketball team, will leave his position this year after coaching at Biola for six years.

Successful spring season comes to an end for Eagles

Baseball, golf and track and field represent Biola in NAIA tournaments while other teams rebuild.
May 21, 2011
Baseball, golf and track and field represent Biola in NAIA tournaments while other teams rebuild.

GSAC may lose three more teams to NCAA

With Cal Baptist's exit from NAIA, GSAC drops to 10 teams.
Zachary Fu, Writer May 21, 2011
With Cal Baptist's exit from NAIA, GSAC drops to 10 teams.

Biola baseball loses championship game to Oklahoma Baptist

Eagles lose 13-1 to Oklahoma Baptist in playoffs to end NAIA World Series pursuit.
Erik Markus, Writer May 18, 2011
Eagles lose 13-1 to Oklahoma Baptist in playoffs to end NAIA World Series pursuit.

Biola baseball advances in NAIA championship with 12-1 win against Oklahoma Baptist

Biola baseball won 21-1 against the University of Saint Francis on May 14 and faces Oklahoma Baptist University on May 16 in the next round of the NAIA championship.
Erik Markus, Writer May 16, 2011
Biola baseball won 21-1 against the University of Saint Francis on May 14 and faces Oklahoma Baptist University on May 16 in the next round of the NAIA championship.

Biola baseball wins against Saint Francis, advances in NAIA championship

Biola baseball wins in the opening round of the NAIA National Championship against the University of Saint Francis.
Erik Markus, Writer May 14, 2011
Biola baseball wins in the opening round of the NAIA National Championship against the University of Saint Francis.

Biola Intramurals: more than just the sport

Women’s basketball intramural teams play their games in the Chase Gymnasium weekly.  Around 1,000 students and alumni participate each year in intramural teams. | Katie Juranek/THE CHIMES
Biolans combine competitiveness and community through intramural sports.
May 12, 2011
Biolans combine competitiveness and community through intramural sports.

Biola baseball loses championship but moves on to NAIA tournament

After defeating APU and PLNU, Biola baseball loses to Concordia but heads to Chicago to play in NAIA tournament.
Joseph DeClercq, Writer May 12, 2011
After defeating APU and PLNU, Biola baseball loses to Concordia but heads to Chicago to play in NAIA tournament.

Serving God through baseball

The Biola baseball team is not only a group of talented athletes, but also a visible sign of godly character on and off the field. Prayer is a major part of the team’s routine as God remains the purpose for each player to play every game. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES
Biola baseball finds ways to worship God on and off the field.
Joseph DeClercq, Writer May 5, 2011
Biola baseball finds ways to worship God on and off the field.

Track relays require not only skill but teamwork

Track relays require not only skill but teamwork
While track might seem like an individual sport, events such as the 4x100 meter relay require teamwork.
Jennifer Ross, Writer May 5, 2011
While track might seem like an individual sport, events such as the 4x100 meter relay require teamwork.