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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Women’s basketball opens with 3-4 overall record

Sophomore guard Elise Paty drives to the basket in a home exhibition game against Melbourne Roos at the start of the season. The women’s basketball team returns home for a four-day stand beginning Thursday the 29th.
November 29, 2007

Last week the women’s basketball team began their conference play with a flourish as they beat San Diego Christian College 69-62 in El Cajon, Calif. San Diego was playing with a number of key players on the sidelines with injuries. However, the Eagles were shorthanded as well with leading rebounder...

Torrey and Lil’ Bit O’ Color Take Intramural Volleyball Championahips

Johnny Tibbles, Kevin Cram, and Tyler Groenink soak up their victory after donning Champion t-shirts Friday night. Lil' Bit O' Color won in the A league volleyball playoff match in their second game.
Intramural Volleyball playoffs end season
November 21, 2007

Volleyball finished up its season over the weekend in a gym packed with fans cheering on the final teams. The A league saw a match-up of the two teams with the best regular season records for its championship game. Lil Bit O’ Color and The Hobbits both finished the year with 5-1 records to meet...

Intramural playoffs heat up

The Torrey Bulldogs rush agianst their undeafeated rivals in the dodgeball championship game Wednesday night. (L-R): David Jacobson, Jared Gibo, Trevor Holts, Riley Todd, Jonathan Trigg, David Caple.
November 16, 2007

Over the course of the weekend champions will be crowned in each of the fall intramural sports, as the playoffs kick into gear. In volleyball, the top six teams in the A-league and top four in each of the B-leagues have qualified for the playoffs. The Hobbits, Hope VC and Lil’ Bit O’ Color all...

The method behind athletic scholarship madness

Scholarships [in the NAIA] are handed out much more need based than talent based. - Junior Meghan Warkentin of the volleyball team
NAIA scholarships are offered on different grounds than NCAA scholarships
November 16, 2007

It’s safe to say most high school athletes would jump at the chance to play college sports on a scholarship. But few athletes are aware of the scholarship differences between the three major athletic associations: the National College Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate...

Intramurals head into playoffs

November 9, 2007

The intramural season is drawing to a close, with games in all leagues finishing up this weekend. The playoff picture is shaping up, and first round match-ups are falling into place. Dodgeball finished its season late Wednesday night and looks forward to some exciting match ups in the playoffs next...

Volleyball takes down #1 ranked Fresno Pacific

Outside hitter Kelsey Mitchell (10) slams the ball over the net. Biola finished its first season soaring over rivals Azusa Pacific University with a win 3-0 Tuesday.
November 9, 2007

The Biola Eagles hosted No. 1 ranked Fresno Pacific Sunbirds in a thrilling five-game match last Wednesday, handing Fresno their first loss of the season. With the win in front of a crowd of over 400 fans at Chase Gymnasium, Biola snapped a 21 match losing streak against the Sunbirds dating back to...

Men’s Basketball takes on D-1 Fullerton in exhibition game

Sophomore Rocky Hampton (52) guards the ball during practice. Hampton plays forward on Biola’s men’s basketball team.
November 9, 2007

The men’s basketball team started their season with a loss, 78-58, in an exhibition against Cal State Fullerton at the Titan’s gym on Tuesday night. Even so, it’s not every year that the basketball team gets to take on an NCAA Division 1 opponent. Indeed it is a rare opportunity to be matched...