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Men’s soccer falls at the NCAA West Region Championship

Men’s soccer falls at the NCAA West Region Championship
The Eagles get demolished by Cal Poly Pomona, 5-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 19, 2021

Men’s soccer headed to Wichita Falls, Texas to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II West Region Championship for the first time in Biola history. On Nov.15 the NCAA announced that Biola would compete against the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Broncos....

Cross country keeps pace across the nation

Cross country keeps pace across the nation
Competing in both Illinois and Claremont, the Eagles place in two cross country events.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 9, 2021

On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Eagles ran in the Lewis Crossover at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, as well as in the Pomona-Pitzer Invite in Claremont, California at Pomona College. Splitting the women’s and men’s teams, the Eagles continued to show out at both events across the country. THE...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 1, 2021

 

Drake drops “Certified Lover Boy,” a confusing mass of trap beats

Drake drops “Certified Lover Boy,” a confusing mass of trap beats
Although the album was highly anticipated, fans may be disappointed by the simplicity of the deceivingly star-studded piece.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 7, 2021

“Certified Lover Boy” dropped on the heels of Kanye’s “Donda,” a seemingly unfortunate setup for Drake. The album’s mediocrity stands in stark contrast to his previous pieces, with high profile features and samples feeling like expensive icing on an overbaked box cake. While certain songs...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss goals for the fall semester

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss goals for the fall semester
In the first senate meeting of the semester, SGA outlines plans for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor September 2, 2021

During the Student Government Association’s first meeting of the year, senators discussed the annual budget, responsibilities and potential student activities. With no senators representing Alpha and Stewart, SGA has empty seats in the senate room to begin the semester.  CONNECTING TO STUDENTS  Looking...

Sexual Awareness Month: Students continue to support survivors on campus

Sexual Awareness Month: Students continue to support survivors on campus
SGA leaders speak out against sexual misconduct.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis April 14, 2021

On March 3, 2021, Sarah Everard was murdered on her way back home from a jog by a police officer in London, England. Everard was found to have been sexually assaulted before her murder.  As the world mourned her death, a study conducted by UN Women UK found that 97% of women aged 18 to 24 have experienced...

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”
Provost and senior vice president describes her journey to the President’s Cabinet and being responsive to God’s plan.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2021

Being the smallest voice in the room is daunting. Fighting to be heard when you are standing alone in front of a crowd can shut anyone down. These feelings of intimidation are all too familiar to Biola's Provost and Senior Vice President Deborah Taylor.  After years of being one of the few female...

Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021

Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021
As the spring semester commences, students prepare to return to a now virus-regulated campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 29, 2021

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced that students would finally begin moving back onto campus in an email. Corey listed three phases in which students would be able to move into on-campus housing. PHASED RETURN Phase one allows NCAA athletes and pre-approved students to move back onto campus...

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves
Americans should not live under the impression that the nation is exempt from government corruption, but instead be weary of it.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2020

The United States rings with freedom—there is no doubt about it. But, within our nationalistic society there is always room for corruption to breed. It is vital that, as Americans, we don’t let our patriotism blind us from even the slightest acts of government abuse. Alexei Navalny, a politician...

BREAKING: California faces second lockdown in 41 counties due to COVID-19

Empty shelves line the aisles of Stater Bros in La Mirada, California after the second lockdown of the year was announced.
Nonessential businesses and places of worship are shut down once again due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 16, 2020

On Nov. 9, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Four Tier COVID-19 tracking system placed all Southern California counties in the purple tier. The purple tier is the most restrictive level of the system, effectively closing all nonessential businesses. This includes restaurants, movie theaters, places of...

Biola baseball upgrades Eagles Diamond

Photo Courtesy of Maria Weyne
Biola Athletics underwent renovations on the baseball field in the midst of a pandemic.
Ashley Grams and Andi Basista September 15, 2020

Biola baseball was well on the road toward a national championship when COVID-19 first struck. After the virus canceled the remainder of the season, things went dark in the sports world. But not for our baseball team. On Aug. 22, Biola Athletics took to Instagram to show off the newly renovated Eagles...

California fires hit close to home

Photo Courtesy of senior public relations major Taylor Zaengle from Susanville, California.
Students struggle to balance school and the devastating consequences of Northern California fires.
Brianna Clark, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne September 7, 2020

Fires have ravaged California over the past several years. At the end of most summers, Northern Californians are overcome with the fear of losing their homes as evacuation orders are dished out across multiple counties. This year was no different, as over 300 fires were sparked due to 11,000 lighting...