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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Women’s volleyball continues to prevail over rival teams

Freshman outside hitter, Kim Russell slides for a dig off of a block in Biola's game against Westmont Saturday night in Chase Gymnasium, which they won in a 25-7, 25-18, 25-22 sweep. Photo by Christina Schantz
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.
September 17, 2008
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.

Men’s soccer takes down the Academy of the Arts

After a 48-year history of soccer at Biola, the men’s team has set the highest winning record for the start of a season with a 5-0-0 record so far this year. The Academy of the Arts left Al Barbour field on Monday afternoon with a 4-1 deficit loss against the Eagles of Biola, and a long ride home to San Francisco ahead. The Eagles out shot the Knights 24-6.
September 17, 2008
After a 48-year history of soccer at Biola, the men’s team has set the highest winning record for the start of a season with a 5-0-0 record so far this year. The Academy of the Arts left Al Barbour field on Monday afternoon with a 4-1 deficit loss against the Eagles of Biola, and a long ride home to San Francisco ahead. The Eagles out shot the Knights 24-6.

Getting to know your transfer athletes

Josh Miller, a transfer from the University of San Diego and Kennedy Chongo, who transferred from Trinity International University both have joined the athletic teams of Biola this year.
Josh Miller is a transfer student from Chino Hills, Calif. He has transferred from the University of San Diego where he played basketball. Kennedy Chongo is a transfer student from Lusaka, Zambia. He transferred from Trinity International University and is now on Biola’s men’s soccer team.
September 17, 2008
Josh Miller is a transfer student from Chino Hills, Calif. He has transferred from the University of San Diego where he played basketball. Kennedy Chongo is a transfer student from Lusaka, Zambia. He transferred from Trinity International University and is now on Biola’s men’s soccer team.

Biola alum Solomon Mercado tears up the Filipino courts

Solomon Mercado is a 2007 Biola graduate was drafted into the Philippine Basketball Association as the fifth overall pick during the annual draft held on Aug. 31, 2008.
The 2007 Biola graduate who once dominated Biola’s Chase Gymnasium was drafted into the Philippine Basketball Association as the fifth overall pick during the annual draft held on Aug. 31, 2008 at Market! Market! in Taguig, Philippines. Originally nabbed by the Philippine Alaska Aces (formerly known as Welcoat), Mercado explained the predetermined trade that sent him almost immediately to his new team, Rain or Shine, allowing him to play alongside top rookie pick, Gabe Norwood.
September 17, 2008
The 2007 Biola graduate who once dominated Biola’s Chase Gymnasium was drafted into the Philippine Basketball Association as the fifth overall pick during the annual draft held on Aug. 31, 2008 at Market! Market! in Taguig, Philippines. Originally nabbed by the Philippine Alaska Aces (formerly known as Welcoat), Mercado explained the predetermined trade that sent him almost immediately to his new team, Rain or Shine, allowing him to play alongside top rookie pick, Gabe Norwood.

The importance of eating protein

Protein is often called the building blocks of our bodies, but there is are much better reasons to allow proteins to be the foundation of any diet. Photo by Ashley Guerriero
We have heard it said that proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. This is the truth. In fact, every cell in the human body contains protein. It is found in our tissues, organs and even in our blood stream. Hundreds of the body’s proteins can be broken down into basic units that are known as the 22 amino acids.
September 16, 2008
We have heard it said that proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. This is the truth. In fact, every cell in the human body contains protein. It is found in our tissues, organs and even in our blood stream. Hundreds of the body’s proteins can be broken down into basic units that are known as the 22 amino acids.

Women’s volleyball starts season in fourth place nationally

Ladies of the volleyball team work together to defeat Holy Names University with a three-set sweep on Friday night in Chase Gymnasium.
September 11, 2008

Only in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) would the fourth nationally ranked team open the season in the middle of the conference standings. The Biola women’s volleyball team kicks off its 2008 campaign ranked fourth after making it to the semifinals of last year’s national championship....

Sports programs expand as new year begins

The athletic department, along with the student-run Biola Athletic Ministries, welcome incoming athletes from all sports with lunch and activities as they prepare for a new school year and compete to build Biola as a solid athletic program.
September 11, 2008

Biola University is growing at a rapid pace; this incoming class of students is the largest in the school’s history. Among them are over 100 new athletes who have joined the Biola athletic arena. Biola has expanded its athletic department to 17 varsity sports and nearly 250 athletes - that doesn't...

Freshmen athletes give insight into their personal lives

Freshmen Kim Russell and Marco Ruvalcaba share their feelings as newcomers both to the college experience and to a highly competitive athletic environment.
September 11, 2008

With each new sports season comes new student athletes. Since getting to know a bit about each athlete makes watching a game that much more fun, I decided to interview two new freshmen athletes, Marco Ruvalcaba of men’s soccer and Kim Russell of women’s volleyball. Ruvalcaba is a local...

Sports programs expand as new year begins

The athletic department, along with the student-run Biola Athletic Ministries, welcome incoming athletes from all sports with lunch and activities as they prepare for a new school year and compete to build Biola as a solid athletic program. Photo by Kyle Dingman
Biola University is growing at a rapid pace; this incoming class of students is the largest in the school’s history. Among them are over 100 new athletes who have joined the Biola athletic arena. Biola has expanded its athletic department to 17 varsity sports and nearly 250 athletes - that doesn't even include the club sports.
September 11, 2008
Biola University is growing at a rapid pace; this incoming class of students is the largest in the school’s history. Among them are over 100 new athletes who have joined the Biola athletic arena. Biola has expanded its athletic department to 17 varsity sports and nearly 250 athletes - that doesn't even include the club sports.

Freshmen athletes give insight into their personal lives

Freshmen Kim Russell and Marco Ruvalcaba share their feelings as newcomers both to the college experience and to a highly competitive athletic environment. Photo by Mike Villa
With each new sports season comes new student athletes. Since getting to know a bit about each athlete makes watching a game that much more fun, I decided to interview two new freshmen athletes, Marco Ruvalcaba of men’s soccer and Kim Russell of women’s volleyball.
September 11, 2008
With each new sports season comes new student athletes. Since getting to know a bit about each athlete makes watching a game that much more fun, I decided to interview two new freshmen athletes, Marco Ruvalcaba of men’s soccer and Kim Russell of women’s volleyball.

Women’s volleyball starts season in fourth place nationally

Ladies of the volleyball team work together to defeat Holy Names University with a three-set sweep on Friday night in Chase Gymnasium. Photo by Eric Schappert
The Biola women’s volleyball team kicks off its 2008 campaign ranked fourth after making it to the semifinals of last year’s national championship. They look to build on that effort in the hyper-competitive GSAC after returning all of their starters, while coach Aaron Seltzer has also brought in five freshman recruits.
September 11, 2008
The Biola women’s volleyball team kicks off its 2008 campaign ranked fourth after making it to the semifinals of last year’s national championship. They look to build on that effort in the hyper-competitive GSAC after returning all of their starters, while coach Aaron Seltzer has also brought in five freshman recruits.

Men’s soccer takes down another team

Against Chapman University, Kennedy Chongo, a sophmore transfer, scored within the first half hour of the game to bring Biola to a win. He also helped in the victory against Westminster College in his assist to player Marco Ruvalcab.
September 9, 2008

Written by Shalom Bako The men’s soccer team improved to 2-0-0 after a win on Friday evening, Sept. 5, against the visiting Griffins of Westminster College, Utah. The Eagles were led by freshman Marco Ruvalcaba with a goal in the 54th minute after an assist from sophomore Kennedy Chongo....

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