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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola off to Roller Coaster Start

Junior Dereck Dietzen pitches against San Diego Christian in his last game for Biola this season due to a season-ending elbow injury.
February 14, 2008

Biola baseball had a disappointing start to the conference season last weekend, losing their first GSAC game of the year to San Diego Christian, 5-2 and the injury of their starting pitcher. However, they came back in the second game of the doubleheader, pounding the Hawks 10-1. The Eagles scored...

Club Lacrosse Plays with Varsity Determination

The lacrosse team disbands from a huddle after shouting their unofficial motto at their home game against Concordia University on Feb. 8.
February 13, 2008

"Who do you play for? For one!” This has recently become the unofficial motto Biola’s lacrosse club chants at their games, according to Captain Ryan Smith. “Playing for one”, as Smith put it, sums up their dedication to the sport, to each other, and most of all, to Christ. “We’re trying...

Baseball Splits with La Verne

Senior Kris Cook sprints to first after collecting a base hit against La Verne.
Men rebound from close loss with a wolloping of La Verne on Saturday
February 10, 2008

Biola baseball suffered their first loss of the season last week but responded well, winning their next contest to bring their record on the year to 2-1. The Eagles played the University of La Verne at home on Friday, falling 2-1 in a pitching duel. But they beat La Verne the next day on the road,...

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Both Win Big

Andrew Schroeder, a freshman center, fights off San Diego Christian during the first half of Saturday’s game. Andrew added to the final score of Tuesday’s game with 18 points.
February 8, 2008

The men’s and women’s basketball teams rattled off a successful homestand, putting together a 3-1 record over the seven-day stretch. The men had impressive wins against San Diego Christian and Hope International University. Saturday, the men defeated the Hawks of San Diego by a score of 64-55....

Biola Basketball battles Master’s College: One win, one loss

Sophomore Rocky Hampton rises above the Master’s and makes a shot after a several misses, boosting the score to 11-5.
January 9, 2008

As the Eagles battled against Master's College on Tuesday night, the men claimed a win with a final score of 77-65 while the women lost with a score of 63-77. Check out the photo gallery here for a glimpse of the game.

Chargers Rally to Beat Titans 17-6

San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson goes over the top for a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter in their wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in San Diego.
Game marks first playoff win in 13 years for San Diego
January 7, 2008

Now that they've won their first playoff game in 13 seasons, the SanDiegoChargers don't want to stop there. The Chargers finally came to life late in the second half Sunday to beat the Tennessee Titans 17-6 in an AFC wild-card game. LaDainian Tomlinson was held to 42 yards on 21 carries, but the...

Five Falcons fined for displaying Michael Vick messages

Spectators wearing Michael Vick jersey's wait to get inside Federal Court for the sentencing of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick in Richmond, Va., Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. Vick was sentenced to 23 months for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls. (AP Photo)
December 18, 2007

NEW YORK (AP) -- Roddy White and four other Atlanta Falcons were fined by the NFL for violating uniform regulations with tributes to jailed quarterback Michael Vick during a game last week. Vick, Atlanta's suspended Pro Bowl quarterback, was sentenced to 23 months in prison on federal dogfighting...

Column: NFL player’s death reminds us of superstars’ mortality

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor catches a ball during the first day of training camp Aug. 1, 2005. Taylor died early Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007. He was 24.
December 15, 2007

At 1:45 Monday morning, an intruder shot 24-year-old Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor at his Miami home, with his 18-month-old daughter and girlfriend hiding in a bedroom nearby. He was rushed to a local hospital, but suffered massive blood loss and died the next day. He never regained full...

Eagle men’s basketball moves to 6-3 in season

With help from sophomore guard Marlon King (right), the Eagles were able to overcome Whittier by six points on Tuesday night's game against Whittier College.
December 8, 2007

The men’s basketball team suffered a tough loss last Thursday night, Nov. 29 as they let a hard fought game slip away against No. 22 ranked conference opponent Point Loma Nazarene University in the last five minutes of play. Although the Eagles led by more than 10 points, they were unable to hold the...

Lady Eagles basketball moves up to 1-2 in conference play

Sophomore center Richae Kater (32) heads toward the basket during Saturday night’s game against Pomona-Pitzer College. The women dominated Pomona 88-45.
December 8, 2007

Despite edging out their opponent in rebounds, turnovers killed the Eagles when they took on Point Loma Nazarene University in Chase Gymnasium last Thursday night, Nov. 29. They turned the ball over 20 times which led to 23 undeserved points for the Sea Lions. Sadly, it ended up being more than the...

Biola cross country among best in the country

Senior Brian Ball earned NAIA All-American honors, announced Tuesday, after placing seventh in Nationals.
December 2, 2007

On Saturday, Nov. 17, the women’s cross country team along with senior standout Brian Ball from the men’s team went to Kenosha, Wis., to face off against the country’s top collegiate runners in below 30 degree temperatures. In his fourth trip to nationals in his cross country career, Ball placed...

Hope takes down Biola hoopsters

Junior guard Larry Tieu (2) heads down the court toward the basket. Biola dominated Redlands with a 79-55 win in a non-conference game on Saturday in Redlands, CA.
November 29, 2007

After an exhibition and scrimmage game, the Biola men’s basketball season has finally started. Though they have a fairly young team, the Eagles are stacked with talent and look to have a great season. In their season opener in Helena, Mont., the Eagles played undefeated Rocky Mountain College who...