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The Chimes

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The Chimes

In Tiger we trust

Golfer Tiger Woods tees off on the ninth during a practice round at the CA Championship Wednesday March 11, 2009, in Doral, Fla.  Photo by (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Over the past few years, professional sports have seen many of its heroes fall into a desolate pit of shame. Whether it was steroid use or other disastrous life decisions, these once heralded athletes have erased their names from ever holding the title, “The Face of Sports.”
March 12, 2009
Over the past few years, professional sports have seen many of its heroes fall into a desolate pit of shame. Whether it was steroid use or other disastrous life decisions, these once heralded athletes have erased their names from ever holding the title, “The Face of Sports.”

Biola men’s and women’s tennis teams fall to APU

Biola's men's tennis team was defeated by APU on Tuesday, March 10 at Biola Univeristy. Number two singles Ilja Ikonnikov (APU) defeated freshman Weston Leopold (BU); 6-0, 6-0  Photo by Bethany Cissel
The performance of the APU men’s and women’s tennis teams could be summarized in a single word: aggressive. Despite their shutout losses on Tuesday to the Cougars, the Biola men’s and women’s tennis teams played well, showcasing persistence and aggressive net play.
March 11, 2009
The performance of the APU men’s and women’s tennis teams could be summarized in a single word: aggressive. Despite their shutout losses on Tuesday to the Cougars, the Biola men’s and women’s tennis teams played well, showcasing persistence and aggressive net play.

Miller breaks records, makes Biola history at track and field championships

A Biola placed 8th at the NAIA Track and Field Indoor Championships, helped considerably by sophomore Natasha Miller’s record-breaking performance in the pentatholon. Photo by Mike Villa
Sophomore Natasha Miller broke records and made Biola history last week at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 10, 2009
Sophomore Natasha Miller broke records and made Biola history last week at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Biola finishes eighth at Indoor Championships, Miller receives NAIA MVP award

The latest update on the Biola Track and Field Team.  Photo by Mike Villa
Natasha Miller wrapped up an incredible individual performance by winning the NAIA's Most Valuable Performer Award. She earned All-American honors in five events to lead Biola to an eighth place finish among 39 teams on Saturday at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
March 10, 2009
Natasha Miller wrapped up an incredible individual performance by winning the NAIA's Most Valuable Performer Award. She earned All-American honors in five events to lead Biola to an eighth place finish among 39 teams on Saturday at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Scary skin secrets revealed

Be prepared; when I first heard what I’m about to tell you, I couldn’t believe it. When I realized that the skin is the largest organ in the body, and everything that you put on it is absorbed, I started asking questions.
March 10, 2009
Be prepared; when I first heard what I’m about to tell you, I couldn’t believe it. When I realized that the skin is the largest organ in the body, and everything that you put on it is absorbed, I started asking questions.

Softball: A few split games at Florida tournament

The latest in softball updates.
Biola's women's softball team took to the diamonds of Panama City Beach, Fla. this weekend in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association NAIA Leadoff Classic. Read on for updates on their showing.
March 9, 2009
Biola's women's softball team took to the diamonds of Panama City Beach, Fla. this weekend in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association NAIA Leadoff Classic. Read on for updates on their showing.

Men’s tennis: Chapman overcomes Biola 6-3

Biola picked up a trio of victories on Friday in a non-conference match against Chapman University, but was unable to win the match, falling 6-3 to its local rival.
March 8, 2009
Biola picked up a trio of victories on Friday in a non-conference match against Chapman University, but was unable to win the match, falling 6-3 to its local rival.

Biola baseball wins close one against Cal Baptist

The latest update on the season of the Biola baseball team.
Chris Foreman scored three of Biola's four runs and starting pitcher Bobby O'Neill made sure that would be enough as the Eagles picked up a 4-3 GSAC victory over California Baptist University on Thursday afternoon. Biola improved to 9-10 with the victory, its seventh in the last nine games, and ...
March 7, 2009
Chris Foreman scored three of Biola's four runs and starting pitcher Bobby O'Neill made sure that would be enough as the Eagles picked up a 4-3 GSAC victory over California Baptist University on Thursday afternoon. Biola improved to 9-10 with the victory, its seventh in the last nine games, and ...

Eagles fall to Cal Baptist in first round of playoffs

Junior Marlon King jumps to the hoop in Thursday night's playoff game against Cal Baptist. Biola fell 70-80. Photo by Emily Grimsley
The Eagles have prided themselves on giving up an NAIA-low 56 points per game. Thursday night, however, they gave up a season high of 80 points which resulted in a first round elimination from the GSAC playoffs as California Baptist came into Chase Gymnasium and beat the Eagles 80-70.
March 6, 2009
The Eagles have prided themselves on giving up an NAIA-low 56 points per game. Thursday night, however, they gave up a season high of 80 points which resulted in a first round elimination from the GSAC playoffs as California Baptist came into Chase Gymnasium and beat the Eagles 80-70.

Women’s basketball team victorious over Hope International

The latest update on the Biola Basketball's season.
The women’s basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a 95-48 win over Hope International on Monday night at Chase Gymnasium.
March 5, 2009
The women’s basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a 95-48 win over Hope International on Monday night at Chase Gymnasium.

Men’s basketball finish season with best record in four years

The latest update on the Biola Basketball's season.
The Eagles closed the regular season on a strong note last week, squeezing past Cal Baptist by only four at 45-41 on the road before taking down Hope International on Senior Night at Chase Gymnasium.
March 4, 2009
The Eagles closed the regular season on a strong note last week, squeezing past Cal Baptist by only four at 45-41 on the road before taking down Hope International on Senior Night at Chase Gymnasium.

Biola baseball team suffer loss to Concordia, second game postponed

The latest update on the season of the Biola baseball team.
The Biola Eagles traveled to Irvine, California to play Concordia University in a doubleheader. However, they only completed one of those two games as the second game was called due to darkness.
March 1, 2009
The Biola Eagles traveled to Irvine, California to play Concordia University in a doubleheader. However, they only completed one of those two games as the second game was called due to darkness.