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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
All content by Tyler Gunhus
Freshman Steve Herve intercepting the ball from the Vanguard defense this past season. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Holmquist confident in future success of NCAA move

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 12, 2015
Junior Kendall Maddox winds up her pitch at the softball game against La Sierra University on Feb. 6.  | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Comeback kids finish runner-up at GSAC tourney, clinch national berth

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 5, 2015
Junior Heather Hall cheering in support of her teammate up at bat. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Concordia lays 9-0 egg on Biola in semis

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 4, 2015
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kimmy Triolo prepares a pitch against Concordia University on April 21. The Biola softball team finished Game 1 of the Softball GSAC 2015 Tournament. . | Melissa Osswald/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Trioli, Amezquita homer to lift Eagles over Vanguard in GSAC quarters

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 1, 2015
Senior Andy Smith swings at a pitch from San Diego Christian College on April 17. Biola baseball struggled at home this season, earning under .500 in wins. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES

Baseball fails to establish home success despite impressive additions in 2015

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 22, 2015
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kimmy Triolo prepares a pitch against Concordia University on April 21. Biola looks to finish strong in the final doubleheader of the regular season. | Melissa Osswald/THE CHIMES

Softball looks to break streak

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 22, 2015
Junior third-baseman Heather Hall leans in to strike the ball during the game on March 6. Despite having the smallest roster in the GSAC, Biola softball have won nine out of the last 10 games and sit second in the conference standings. | Alys

Smaller roster not a problem for 2015 softball

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 10, 2015
Senior Garrett Picha pitching during the home game against Westmont on Feb. 14 | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

No love for baseball on V-Day

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 17, 2015
Junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest winds up for the pitch during the game against San Diego Christian College on Tuesday. With a win against San Diego Christian, they look hopeful as post-season play approaches. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Spring sports wrap-up

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 14, 2014
Underclassmen David Shaum and Jon Prichard are taking collegiate lacrosse by storm, topping the national scoring ranks. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Lacrosse teams close out 2014

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 7, 2014
Junior Garrett Picha pitches to a player up to bat for Westmont on Jan. 31. The men won two out of the three games played last weekend. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Blowout loss sums up 2014 for baseball

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 29, 2014
Junior Eric Gamelson sprints past a Central Washington defender with the ball during their game last season. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Lacrosse qualifies for playoffs with weekend win

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 9, 2014
Sophomore Sean Rothfuss pitches to San Marcos during their double-header on Saturday, Feb. 15. The men dropped both games to the Cougars. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

Baseball: Eagles fall in slugfest against San Marcos

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 9, 2014
Junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest winds up for the pitch during the game against San Diego Christian College on Tuesday. With a win against San Diego Christian, they look hopeful as post-season play approaches. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Softball adds wins in pursuit of historic season

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 2, 2014
Senior Sage Poland swings in hopes of a good run during the game against Arizona Christian University last season. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Baseball takes two of three from ACU

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 1, 2014
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Let the Madness begin

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 19, 2014
Senior Boone Farrington received GSAC baseball player of the week for his consistently great performance on the field. | Nick MacNeill/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Despite losses, senior wins GSAC Player of the Week

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 19, 2014
Sophomore Mackenzie Magro catches a ball in the outfield during the game vs. Menlo College on Feb. 14. This past weekend, softball dropped a game to Azusa but won their double-header against Embry-Riddle. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Softball keeps streak alive with four more wins

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 12, 2014
Underclassmen David Shaum and Jon Prichard are taking collegiate lacrosse by storm, topping the national scoring ranks. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Lacrosse: Roommate duo tops national goal scorers list

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 5, 2014
Junior Garrett Picha pitches to a player up to bat for Westmont on Jan. 31. The men won two out of the three games played last weekend. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Woes continue for baseball as Eagles drop doubleheader

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 4, 2014
Head coach Jay Sullenger has taken over a team that is struggling to find their identity in the midst of the season. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Sullenger’s Squad: Does Biola baseball have what it takes this year to compete in the playoffs?

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 26, 2014
Junior Conroy Lester goes up for a layup during the last home game of the season. The men were defeated by Arizona Christian with a final score of 60-64. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball defeats ACU, men unable to duplicate result

Laurie Bullock and Tyler Gunhus
February 26, 2014
Junior Conroy Lester goes up for a layup during the last home game of the season. The men were defeated by Arizona Christian with a final score of 60-64. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Fade in, fade out: Women’s basketball rises to the occasion while the men struggle to pick up wins

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 19, 2014
Junior Pierre Zook passes to a teammate during the blackout game against Master's College on Feb. 15. Men's basketball experienced losses to Master's and Hope International. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Men’s basketball loses third-straight

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 19, 2014
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam came out during an ESPN Outside the Lines interview. If taken in the NFL draft in early May, Sam would become the first openly gay football player to be active on a team. | flickr.com [Creative Commons]

NFL-bound Missouri star comes out in weekend interview

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 11, 2014
Senior Celina Thornton prepares for a bunt during the alumni game on Feb. 1. Thornton is the catcher for Biola's softball team. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Late-game home run gives softball fifth win

Laurie Bullock and Tyler Gunhus
February 11, 2014
Junior Mike Kurtz slams down one of two dunks of the night during the game vs. Vanguard last Saturday night. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Weekend Wrap-up: Feb. 10, 2014

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 10, 2014
Lucas Lee, a freshman on the men's tennis team, returns the ball to his California Institute of Technology opponent. Lee won his match in two sets. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Men’s tennis opens 2014 with win

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 5, 2014
A pitch flies out of the hands of junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest during the game against Biola alumni last Saturday. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Interterm action spills into new semester

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 5, 2014
Junior Amy Weststeyn hits through Westmont's blog during the game on November 9. The women's team defeated Westmont in three quick games. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Biola finishes fall sports seasons with eight All-Americans

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
December 11, 2013
Junior guard Pierre Zook dribbles into the Pomona College defense during the game on Nov. 19. Men's basketball defeated Pomona-Pitzer 73-70, with Zook leading the team in points, scoring 19 during the course of the evening. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Eagles rebound after tough road trip

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 20, 2013
Senior forward Daniel Chew walks alongside junior goalkeeper Paul Elias after Biola's loss against Concordia on Nov. 16 in Irvine. The final score was 3-2, with even more disappointing news on Sunday when the team got word that they were not advancing to nationals. | Heather Leith/THE CHIMES

Heartbreak in Irvine: Men’s soccer falls in final second of GSAC championships

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 20, 2013
Sophomore forward Stephen Tanquary struggles out of the grips of a Westmont defender during their game on November 9. Biola defeated Westmont, earning a victory with a final score of 2-1. The men advance to the GSAC championship, facing Concordia on November 16. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer advances to GSAC finals

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 13, 2013
Senior forward Carlos Ballesteros gets pulled back by a Westmont rival while dribbling down the field during the game on October 12. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

And then there were two

Laurie Bullock and Tyler Gunhus
November 6, 2013
Sophomore forward Imani Joseph tears through three California Baptist University defenders during the scrimmage on October 26. This season preview game ended with Biola losing to CBU 69 to 49. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball drops third-straight game

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 6, 2013
Senior midfielder Victoria Dalla Zanna battles for the ball during the blowout game against Antelope Valley College on September 14. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Loss to Vanguard ends season for women’s soccer

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 5, 2013
Coach Todd Elkins stands patiently on the sideline as his women's soccer team battles Arizona Christian on October 29. Elkins coaches both men and women's teams for Biola. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

The dichotomy of Todd Elkins

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 30, 2013
Senior Daniel Chew fends off the Arizona Christian defense during the game on October 29. Chew made his 14th goal of the season on his last home game of his Biola soccer career. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer shuts out ACU on senior night

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 30, 2013
Senior defender Michelle Andre keeps one step ahead of Hope International during the game on October 23. This was the trend throughout the evening, with Biola ending up on top, scoring 3 goals to Hope International's empty scoreboard. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Second GSAC win sparks potential late season run

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 23, 2013
The first loss of the season for the volleyball team came on Concordia's court. Concordia has been undefeated since December 2011 and remains the #1 team in GSAC Conference. | Nick MacNiell/THE CHIMES

Volleyball winning streak comes to an end

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 16, 2013
Senior forward Carlos Ballesteros gets pulled back by a Westmont rival while dribbling down the field during the game on October 12. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

Eagles get back to .500 in conference

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 13, 2013
Senior midfielder Victoria Dalla Zanna battles for the ball during the blowout game against Antelope Valley College on September 14. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Eagles storm past Firestorm

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 9, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Addington shines following injury-riddled freshman year

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 8, 2013

Golf teams finish seventh at Embry-Riddle

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 7, 2013
Senior forward Daniel Chew works against Masters defense to reach the goal. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer defeats Master’s for first GSAC win

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 2, 2013
Senior midfielder Victoria Dalla Zanna battles for the ball during the blowout game against Antelope Valley College on September 14. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Eagles top NCAA team for fifth straight win

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
September 28, 2013

Golf struggles through first tourney

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
September 25, 2013
Sophomore Steven Tanquary wins the ball back from a Westminster player. Tanquary has given the Eagles an offensive spark the past few games, scoring three goals in the last three games and adding an assist. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer move into top-10

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
September 25, 2013
Jim Blagg, Natasha (Miller) Jackson and Tim Worrell receive trophies commemorating their Hall of Fame inductions. The three make up Biola's second Hall of Fame class. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Biola inducts three to 2013 Hall of Fame class

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
September 18, 2013
Senior team captain Daniel Chew fights to get to the ball during Tuesday's game vs. Marymount. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Three goals against Marymount propel Eagles to 3-0 record

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
September 3, 2013
Sophomore Joey O'Keefe leads the team in a victory lap after an intense overtime win against Azusa Pacific. Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

Eagles win overtime thriller against APU

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
August 28, 2013
After a nail-biting overtime, the final score shines over the celebratory Biola men as Wesleyan publicly expresses their despair. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Soccer teams kick-off season with one-two punch against Northwest

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
August 22, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Shot put thrower Whitney Fredenburg helps win GSAC championship

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 2, 2013
The men’s soccer team looks to build off of a sub-par 2012 season with a new head coach and a new crop of incoming freshmen to bolster the squad. | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer looks to return to NAIA as fall season prep begins

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
May 1, 2013

Confessions of a diehard fan

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 24, 2013
Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES

Athlete of the Week: senior Lauren Marlow is a “great golfer”

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 24, 2013
David Wahlman/THE CHIMES

SPORTS: Athlete of the week: Cece Luster

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 17, 2013
Athlete of the week: recent record breaker Vince Lawrence adds depth to baseball team

Athlete of the week: recent record breaker Vince Lawrence adds depth to baseball team

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
April 9, 2013

Athlete of the week: lacrosse’s David Shaum helps fill gaps left by graduating seniors

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 30, 2013

Kuderman out, Elkins to head up both soccer programs

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 21, 2013
Kathryn Ashford | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Athlete of the week: tennis’ Kathryn Ashford strives for the “big wins” amid losses

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 19, 2013
John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Softball picks up first GSAC win

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 13, 2013
Jessi Kung

Athlete of the Week: Andrew Daedler sprints to lead in track

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 12, 2013
While the rest of her teams cheers her on from the dugout, junior Vanessa Coleman swings for the pitch. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Softball surges to hot start March

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 6, 2013

Men’s basketball ends season, falls 58-56 at Hope

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
March 1, 2013
Maddy Salcido / Secretary for the Biola Rugby Club / Game past Saturday against Point Loma. Anthony Cantu and he graduated in December. He is one of the captains for our team.

Athlete of the Week: alumnus Anthony Cantu continues to lead rugby

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 28, 2013
Sophomore forward Elizabeth Munger works the ball inside against Hope International University. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball follows up Hope win with upset of The Master’s

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 28, 2013
Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Best finish in school history for Eagles at swim championships

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 21, 2013
Firestorm bring the rain in second half against Biola basketball

Firestorm bring the rain in second half against Biola basketball

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 20, 2013
Junior Greg Cobian, Rachel Adams/THE CHIMES

Westmont dominates Biola on the tennis court

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 10, 2013
Senior guard Jeremy Pope drives for the layup on Tuesday night against Arizona Christian. | Grant Walter/THE CHIMES Jan 29

Men’s basketball wins road thriller against Master’s

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 9, 2013
Tuesday, Feb 5, SDCC | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball woes continue with loss

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 5, 2013
Dave Holmquist, Lorie Coleman, and Greg Vaughan gather around while President Barry Corey cuts the ribbon. | Tyler Gunhus/THE CHIMES

Softball unveils first stage of field renovations

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
February 1, 2013
18, Amy Weststeyn, MB, So. 9, Nicolette Mather, RS, Sr. 23, Tara Rallis, L/DS, Jr. 15, Charley Parker, L/DS, So. 21, Joclyn Kirton, OH, Fr. 6, Gracee Gallarda, S, Jr. October 20 John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Four volleyball players named All-Americans

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
December 13, 2012
John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball suffers strong showing from APU

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
December 4, 2012

Women’s soccer and cross-country finish with successful seasons

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 28, 2012
Junior Daniel Chew kicks the ball past the goalie to score a goal for Biola. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer falls in semifinals to San Diego despite solid season

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 8, 2012

Disappointing loss in San Diego likely ends season for men’s soccer

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
November 4, 2012
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Men’s soccer tops The Master’s College in overtime to advance in GSAC

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 31, 2012
Freshman middle fielder John Hanscom hustles to steal the ball from Master's College. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer drops regular season finale to Master’s

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 28, 2012

Men’s soccer takes much-needed road win against Arizona Christian

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 25, 2012
Senior Tony Montalvo continues his attack on the ball in Saturday night's game against Concordia University. Grant Walter/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer upsets No. 4 Concordia for big GSAC win

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 21, 2012

Men’s soccer looks to finish GSAC strong

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 17, 2012
Junior Daniel Chew attacks and scores in the game against Vanguard University on Saturday night. Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer tops Vanguard in GSAC game

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 14, 2012
Freshman Stephen Tanquary returned from a suspension to help the Eagles to a 2-1, last minute victory over San Diego Christian College. The Eagles scored once in the 87th minute and again in the 89th minute. | Job Ang/THE CHIMES

Last minute goals lead to men’s soccer victory over San Diego Christian

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 11, 2012

Men’s soccer shutdown by Westmont in 5-0 loss

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 6, 2012
Senior midfielder Julios Cuevas attacks with the ball against Arizona Christian University on Oct. 4. The Eagles are now 6-4-1 overall with a 2-2 Golden State Athletic Conference record. | David Wahlman/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer tops Arizona Christian in 1-0 win

Tyler Gunhus, Writer
October 4, 2012
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