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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Lacrosse team gives Cal State Fullerton a Beating

Sophomore midfielder John Crowell (15) cradles the ball in preparing to pass, while freshman midfielder Jon McMahan (9) looks on.
March 1, 2008

After a slow start, the men’s lacrosse team has picked up the pace, winning its last two games. The men used a tough opening schedule to hone their skills and grow as a unit. “We take the first part of our season as an opportunity to learn where we are as a team,” said junior attacker...

Intramural Participation Increases

Freshman Emily Lee plays in the first tennis intramural match of the season Thursday night. Tennis is one of the new sports added to intramurals this semester. It is available to both men and women's singles and doubles.
February 29, 2008

Spring at Biola University not only brings rings, but runners, rebounds, rackets and receivers as well. Intramurals for spring 2008 is definitely underway, with this past week being the first full week of events. Four sports are offered during each semester: fall 2007 featured flag football, ultimate...

Losses a plenty, but spirits high

Freshman Daniel Westman swings hard o return a serve from the opposing team. Westman won his personal match by a score of 6-1.
February 29, 2008

After a rain-soaked week in southern California, the sun is finally shining, but the rain clouds still hover over Biola tennis. Both the men and women’s teams are still seeking their first win of the season, though both squads have given valiant efforts. The rain was literally over the women’s...

Baseball in Split Trouble

Sophomore Daniel Bodemer, throws to first after a strikeout during last Monday's game against Bethany University.
February 29, 2008

Biola had a full schedule of conference play last week, coming away (don’t know until after today’s game). The offense was shaky yet again, and the pitching staff had its first breakdown of the season thus far, but Biola battled to come away with a successful week. “We have been having a lot...

Softball Shuts out Holy Names

Sophomore Krista Johnson slides into second base during Wednesday's doubleheader against Holy Names University.
Pitchers Emily Gray and Erica Moyer shine on the mound against Oakland team
February 29, 2008

Wednesday’s holy word: shutout. Biola hurlers, junior Emily Gray and freshman Erica Moyer pitched back-to-back shutouts as Biola swept a non-conference doubleheader against Oakland-based Holy Names University on Wednesday at Freedom Field in La Mirada. The Eagles improve to 6-4 on the season...

The Playoff Hunt

Sophomore Guard Marlon King fights his way through the opposing teams defense. King added 11 points during Saturday's game against Concordia.
February 29, 2008

It goes to show that a team can never be counted out. Two weeks ago, the Lady Eagles were 1-12 in conference play. But with their win Tuesday night in Fresno against the last place Sunbirds, Biola clinched the eighth and final spot in the conference playoffs. “We’re really excited,”...

Baseball Winners in Three of Last Four

Junior infielder Hawkins Gebbers sprints to first base while watching his teammate slide in to second. Biola scored three in the bottom of the ninth forcing extra innings and resulting in a 11-9 victory.
After a dissapointing home split with Point Loma, the men pile on 19 runs and collect two wins.
February 22, 2008

The Eagles continued their up-and-down start to the season last week, splitting a doubleheader with Point Loma on Saturday, then beating Bethany College at home early this week. Biola enjoyed quality work from its pitching staff, and impressive, but sporadic, offensive performance in route to their 3-1...

Tennis Team Trying to Find Stride Early in Season

Freshman Nicholle Johnston rallies with an opponent from Cal. State San Bernardino during Friday's game.
February 22, 2008

The men’s and women’s tennis teams are making great progress on the court so far this year. Though the improvement is not showing up quite yet in the win column, the Eagles are competing hard against tough competition in the GSAC, which is recognized as a competitive conference. The women’s...

Swimming Team Has Records Set At PCSC

February 22, 2008

Performances by several of Biola's swimmers at last week's Pacific Collegiate Swimming Championships earned them spots in the NAIA Championships, including freshman Paul Mendoza and April Smith who broke school records. Mendoza set two Biola records in the 400IM (4:18.98) and in the mile (16:38.67)....

King’s Court

Point Guard Marlon King has racked up a total of 62 points in the past three games alone, proving to be an important asset to the team.
February 15, 2008

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When one door closes, another one opens. If these phrases hold true, then sophomore guard Marlon King is purposefully strutting through an open door, glass of lemonade in hand. Graduating from Eastlake High School in San Diego in 2006, King wasn’t recruited...

Shaq Trade Good For Both the Suns and Heat

New Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal, center, holds up his new basketball jersey as he is flanked by Suns general manager Steve Kerr, left, and Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni at a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Phoenix.
February 15, 2008

The Little Warrior has found a new home. After four seasons in Orlando, a successful yet drama-filled stint with the Lakers, and three and a half more years in Miami, NBA center superstar Shaquille O’Neal was traded to the Phoenix Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, both out of UNLV. There is...

Track and Field Qualifying Continues at Azusa

Kyle Ncnulty (front) and Carter Capulet race in the Concordia Indoor Qualifier on Feb. 2.
Natasha Miller latest to qualify nationally.
February 15, 2008

Freshman standout Natasha Miller secured a spot at the track and field Nationals in the pentathlon at Azusa Pacific’s Indoor Qualifier last Saturday. Only the top 16 NAIA participants in the country qualify for Nationals in the event. The pentathlon consists of five events; the high jump, the long...