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.
September 25, 2008
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.
September 23, 2008
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.
September 18, 2008
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 18, 2008
Getting to know your transfer athletes

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 18, 2008
Biola alum Solomon Mercado tears up the Filipino courts

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 importance of eating protein

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
Sports programs expand as new year begins

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
Freshmen athletes give insight into their personal lives

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
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