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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.

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Thousands celebrated Bryants 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, Sports Editor
February 8, 2020
Men’s soccer overcomes FPU

Men’s soccer overcomes FPU

Andi Basista, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
Women’s swim and dive crushes APU

Women’s swim and dive crushes APU

Andi Basista, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
Senior outside hitter Becca Branch hits the ball over the net.

Volleyball reigns over Point Loma

Andi Basista, Sports Editor
October 3, 2019
Biola volleyball athlete jumps to spike the ball.

Volleyball shuts out ART U

Andi Basista, Sports Editor
September 22, 2019
Biola Womens Cross Country team takes off at the start of their race.

Cross country takes over in Oregon

Andi Basista, Sports Editor
September 20, 2019
Kaitlin OBrien, senior libero, serves the ball.

Volleyball splits doubleheader

Andi Basista, Sports Editor
September 15, 2019
Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Volleyball goes down 0-2 in Alaska

Andi Basista, Sports Editor
September 7, 2019
Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
April 18, 2019
Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College

Andi Basista, Sports Deputy Editor
April 11, 2019

Women’s golf places sixth in Santa Rosa

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
Baseball splits doubleheader

Baseball splits doubleheader

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
April 6, 2019
Biola Tennis Center begins expansion

Biola Tennis Center begins expansion

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
March 14, 2019
Men’s golf nears the end

Men’s golf nears the end

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

Women’s tennis crushes Poets

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 20, 2019
Women’s tennis shut down by Cal State LA

Women’s tennis shut down by Cal State LA

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 19, 2019
APU defeats men’s tennis

APU defeats men’s tennis

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Men’s tennis shuts out San Diego Christian

Men’s tennis shuts out San Diego Christian

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 10, 2019
Sophomore guard Michael Bagatourian dribbles through the court in a game against Azusa Pacific University on Dec. 15.

Men’s basketball rallies in Hilo

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
SPA hits the road with flag football champs

SPA hits the road with flag football champs

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 2, 2019
Trevor Treinen dunks during Biolas win over Fresno Pacific University on Jan. 31.

Men’s basketball loses big to Chaminade

Andi Basista, Deputy Sports Editor
February 1, 2019
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