Women’s basketball slam dunks start of season
Basketball season has begun, and both Biola teams have started off well. The Eagles traveled north over the weekend, kicking off the regular season with a 67-53 win at Holy Names University.
Deciphering the rankings
The rankings of each school differ depending on each sport. Every year, coaches do a preseason poll to come up with an official NAIA ranking based on a team’s past performance and prospects for the future.
Biola volleyball concludes regular season with win at Cal Baptist, looks forward to nationals
The Lady Eagles finished off their season with a 5-set thriller in Riverside over the weekend, holding off a determined Cal Baptist squad who fought back from an early two-set deficit to force the fifth game.
Men and women’s cross country push toward nationals
Biola women cross country's outstanding 5k race placed them third overall, just overtaking fourth-ranked Concordia by 10 points. The men accomplished their best 8k time of the year, placing them sixth right behind the number five ranked Westmont.
Women’s volleyball endures five-set marathon against Azusa
After a tough loss last week to Fresno Pacific, the Eagles got back on track this week with wins over The Masters College and arch rival Azusa Pacific.
The skinny on milk
Whatever happened to skim, 1%, 2%, and whole milk? Do you remember when we used to divide milk into these categories? You’ve probably noticed that you don’t find these names on milk cartons any more. That’s because they’re not there.
Men’s soccer takes down San Diego Christian, women finish with hopes for next year
Saturday, the Biola Eagles men’s soccer team took the field against the San Diego Christian College Hawks. The Eagles, who were fighting for a place in the GSAC playoffs, won the game 2-0. The women’s team also took the field Saturday against San Diego Christian College. The women were not in contention for a playoff spot, but look to capping off a year filled with improvements on last season and have hopes for the next.
Women’s volleyball splits with top-ranked competition, still climbs national rankings
The Lady Eagles' dream season continued Saturday night as they knocked off No. 2 Concordia University in a five-set thriller at Chase Gymnasium. The win bumped Biola up a spot in the national rankings from No. 3 to No 2. As the Eagles' season begins to wind down, they have now beat 11 opponents ranked in the top 25 nationally; their new ranking is the highest in team history.
International sports students appreciate their Biola opportunities
Most Biola athletes will mention what a unique opportunity they have to play sports at Biola with a focus not solely on winning, but on representing Jesus Christ while playing. But for international students, the chance to express their beliefs while on the field was not only as foreign an idea as the land they came to, but a can’t-miss opportunity.
Women’s volleyball continues domination
Biola continued to dominate GSAC opponent Point Loma with a 25-13, 25-20, and 25-20 victory Saturday night. Led once again by senior outside hitters Meghan Warkentin, Jessica Buffum and Kelsey Mitchell, the Eagles piled up the kills against the vaunted Point Loma blockers. As a team, Biola hit at a .330 clip, recording eight blocks.
Men and women’s soccer struggle through a tough week
Missed opportunities and an unfortunate red card spelled doom for Biola men’s soccer as they fell to league rivals Azusa Pacific University Wednesday and Westmont College Saturday. The Lady Eagles soccer team didn’t fare much better than the men as they also took on Westmont and APU, losing both games by a tight margin as well.
Avoiding the flu
Picture this: it’s February, your pile of homework is steadily growing and all you can think about is Valentine’s Day. Suddenly, you feel yourself coming down with something, and before you know it, you are stuck in bed with body aches and a fever for over a week. You miss two tests, a Talley worksheet and you have to cancel your Valentine’s Day date; flu season is here and you didn't protect yourself ahead of time. Don’t let this happen to you. Here’s what you need to know to avoid the flu and stay healthy this year.
On Feb. 7, water was shut off to dorms on Biola’s upper campus, specifically Blackstone, Alpha and Sigma. The issue was resolved later that...