Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

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.

[email protected]

 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
Thousands celebrated Bryant's legacy at the LA Live area, where the streets were flooded with flowers and balloons in Lakers purple and gold.

Bryant’s Death Hits Biola

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 8, 2020
Men’s soccer overcomes FPU

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU

Andi Basista, News Editor
November 16, 2019
Biola volleyball athlete jumps to spike the ball.

Volleyball shuts out ART U

Andi Basista, News Editor
September 21, 2019
Biola Women's Cross Country team takes off at the start of their race.

Cross country takes over in Oregon

Andi Basista, News Editor
September 20, 2019
Kaitlin O'Brien, senior libero, serves the ball.

Volleyball splits doubleheader

Andi Basista, News Editor
September 14, 2019
Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Andi Basista, News Editor
September 6, 2019
Baseball splits doubleheader

Baseball splits doubleheader

Andi Basista, News Editor
April 5, 2019
Men’s golf nears the end

Men’s golf nears the end

Andi Basista, News Editor
March 2, 2019
Women’s tennis crushes Poets

Women’s tennis crushes Poets

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 23, 2019
APU defeats men’s tennis

APU defeats men’s tennis

Andi Basista, News Editor
February 11, 2019
Load More Stories