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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Andi Basista

Andi Basista, News Editor

Andi Basista is a senior journalism major who loves basketball, underground music and is highly appreciative of a good beach day.

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 Originally from a small farm town in Ohio, I have put aside my corn shucking gloves to embrace a new life in the Angel City to study sports journalism. It is true what they say about culture shock and LA traffic. I am used to being late to work because of getting stuck behind a John Deere tractor, but now it is because of gridlock on the I5. However, I have quickly adjusted to the city life and haven’t looked back since.

I moved from the midwest out to Los Angeles over two years ago. Since then my life has changed in big ways. I have learned the importance of pursuing my dreams in order to make them a reality.

Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the time I was able to stand up on my own, there was always a ball in my hand. Basketball quickly became my MO. I was involved in multiple athletic organizations, traveling on AAU teams and playing my way through my middle and high school league. My passion for the sport is what inspired me to pursue a career in sports journalism. Being at a place like Biola that has an abundance of opportunities has allowed me to expand from my small-town roots, and that is something I am truly thankful for.

All content by Andi Basista
A picture of a Campus Safety car.

Crime Log―Nov. 17–Nov. 29

Andi Basista, News Editor
November 30, 2021
A picture of a Campus Safety car.

Crime Log Nov. 4 — Nov. 10

Andi Basista, News Editor
November 16, 2021
Men’s soccer snubbed by PLNU

Men’s soccer snubbed by PLNU

Andi Basista, News Editor
October 6, 2021
A picture of a Campus Safety car.

Crime Log ― Sept. 7 – Sept. 21

Andi Basista, News Editor
September 21, 2021
Baseball divides in Irvine

Baseball divides in Irvine

Andi Basista, News Editor
April 30, 2021
Baseball divides in Irvine

Baseball divides in Irvine

Andi Basista, News Editor
April 24, 2021
Baseball breaks through PLNU

Baseball breaks through PLNU

Andi Basista, News Editor
April 20, 2021
Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific

Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific

Andi Basista, News Editor
April 20, 2021
Tennis taken down by HPU

Tennis taken down by HPU

Andi Basista, News Editor
April 17, 2021
Tennis sweeps Westmont

Tennis sweeps Westmont

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 26, 2021
Softball divided by APU

Softball divided by APU

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 25, 2021
Junior catcher #9 Ben Smith in position.

Baseball crumbles to APU

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 20, 2021
The Eagles huddle together before their game.

Softball splits San Diego

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 18, 2021
Volleyball falls to PLNU

Volleyball falls to PLNU

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 18, 2021
Softball starting lineup huddling up before the game.

Softball swept by APU

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 17, 2021
Senior guard #5 Chris Rossow guards the ball against Concordia.

Men’s basketball sweeps CUI

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 27, 2021
Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU

Men’s tennis falls short to PLNU

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 20, 2021
Women’s tennis sweeps Westmont

Women’s tennis sweeps Westmont

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 19, 2021
Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU

Men’s soccer shut down by PLNU

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 3, 2021
Newest Eagles Landing

Newest Eagles Landing

Andi Basista, News Editor
November 23, 2020
Biola aquatics dive deeper

Biola aquatics dive deeper

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 14, 2020
Softball splits Silverswords

Softball splits Silverswords

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 10, 2020
Tennis dominates Holy Names

Tennis dominates Holy Names

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 28, 2020
Tennis squeaks by Redlands

Tennis squeaks by Redlands

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 22, 2020
Tennis stunned by Concordia

Tennis stunned by Concordia

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 14, 2020
Senior Derek James gets ready to hit the ball from his opponents.

APU takes Eagles tennis down

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 11, 2020
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