Biola volleyball drops pair of matches to elite GSAC competition
It was a tough week for the Lady Eagles as they went up against two of the top three teams in the nation and came out on the losing side in both matches, snapping Biola’s 15-match winning streak.
Women’s soccer wins two, loses one
The women’s soccer team faced a 3-0 home defeat to open up their first GSAC game against The Master's College. The strong defense by the opposing team eliminated any goals by the Eagles’ offensive team. Master’s stopped five goal attempts, and Biola struggled to get down the field early.
Cross country teams place well
The Biola cross country teams ran their last Division 1 invitational on Saturday in Riverside. The Biola women's cross country team recorded a 5th place finish among a contingent of 34 teams, while the men’s team placed 14th out of 25 with both teams making great times due to the lack of muddy or rugged terrain which made for a fast paced course at the UC Riverside invitational on Saturday.
Five things more unsanitary than a toilet seat
Every time you sit down on the toilet, you make sure to put down the paper protector, right? But when was the last time you ran a Lysol disinfectant wipe over your cell phone? How about your keyboard? Or steering wheel?
Getting to know your senior athletes
Danielle Gomes, 21, is a nursing major from Hanford, Calif. and is a mid-distance runner on the cross country and track team. Nick Bautista, 21, is a business major from Orange, Calif. who plays center midfield for Biola men’s soccer.
Athletes in the crowd
There are countless kids who dream of playing under those bright field lights or being in the spotlight of the sports media. The truth is, not everyone ends up like an A-Rod or Michael Phelps. For seniors Kevin Fox and Curtis Jones, their lives represent the reality that sometimes dreams can change unexpectedly.
Intramurals kick into gear
The semester is now getting into full swing, the professors are piling on the homework, students are pulling all-nighters, and Common Grounds is becoming busier in the late evening hours. But there is something that students can look forward to without the pressure of academics: intramurals.
Women’s volleyball still undefeated
Another week, another two wins for Biola’s undefeated volleyball team. On Saturday, Biola traveled to San Diego to take on the then fifth-ranked Point Loma Sea Lions. Biola wrapped up the evening by winning with little difficulty, finishing 25-10, 25-18 and 25-17, while holding Point Loma to a minuscule .038 hitting percentage.
Biola fall sports start strong
While most of the students arrive a few days before school starts, most of the athletes have been here at least a week longer. Fall sports begin immediately when school starts and right now they are in full swing. Biola’s fall sports are off to a great start.
The dangers of sleep deprivation
Most people, especially students, regularly operate in a state of sleep deprivation. Sleep is usually the first thing to be sacrificed in the context of daily life. Who has time to sleep when there are things to be done? The amount of sleep a person needs is based on the individual. Depending on age, lifestyle, sleep homeostasis and circadian rhythms, everyone requires different amounts.
Women’s volleyball continues to prevail over rival teams
It was a busy week for Biola volleyball, as they kicked off their regular season against three GSAC opponents. After a dominating preseason against non-conference competition, the Eagles battled Vanguard, rival Westmont, and San Diego Christian. Biola started the week with a ten-game win streak, the product of two preseason tournaments and matches against NCAA Division II opponents, and hoped to carry over their strong play into their first real test of the season, played last Thursday against 13th ranked Vanguard University.
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