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Biola’s Health Center updates a new vaccination requirement

The Biola Health Center is requiring students to submit their vaccine records through the MedicatConnect website before March 1, 2020.
Students are required to submit their vaccine records before March 1, 2020.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 6, 2019

Last week, Biola’s Health Center sent out an email to all students on campus about the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination requirement. Both returning and incoming traditional undergraduate and international students will have to upload vaccine records through the MedicatConnect website by...

Women’s swimming and diving wins big against rivals APU

Biola women dive into the backstroke race.
The Eagles prevailed in a two-day meet with rivals APU, claiming first place finishes 10 of the 20 events.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor November 2, 2019

Women’s swimming and diving team closed out their meet against Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, Nov. 1 in dominating fashion, finishing with a total score of 194.5-176.5. The teams competed in both Lansing Pool at Biola and Slauson Pool at APU. SMOOTH SAILING On day two of the meet, the Eagles...

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president
After this semester, Paul Ferguson will leave Biola to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2019

Paul Ferguson, the founding dean of the school of Science, Technology and Health, will leave Biola University to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president. In a mass email sent to students Wednesday morning, Biola president Barry Corey announced Ferguson will assume his new role at APU on...

APU defeats men’s tennis

APU defeats men’s tennis
Nationally ranked no. 13 Azusa Pacific takes down Biola.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 11, 2019

It was a tough day for the Eagles as they took on the 3-0 Cougars of Azusa Pacific University at the Biola Tennis Center on Monday. Biola’s men’s tennis team entered as heavy underdogs to their longtime rivals and APU came out on top, 5-0. The competition started with a quick consistent series...

SPA hits the road with flag football champs

SPA hits the road with flag football champs
For the first time in school history, a Biola intramural team took on champions from three different schools.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  Before men’s and women’s basketball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their rivalry games, a Biola intramural team entered into a flag football tournament at APU on January 19th. For the first time in the school’s histories,...

Azusa Pacific finishes sweep of men’s basketball

Sophomore guard Will Shannon tries to get past his defender during Biola's loss to APU on Dec. 15, 2018. The Cougars also won the rematch of the two rival schools on Jan. 19.
Biola falls short against rival APU once again.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 20, 2019

Biola men’s basketball came into Saturday's contest at Azusa Pacific University looking to redeem themselves after a tough loss to the Cougars in December. However, the sharp-shooting Cougars were too much for the Eagles to contain once again as Biola fell short, 84-72. Azusa shot an astounding...

APU’s late goal sinks men’s soccer

Photo by Aaron Zhang / THE CHIMES
The Cougars clinched at least a share of the PacWest title with the Cornerstone Cup win.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 28, 2018

In front of a standing room only crowd at Al Barbour Field Saturday, men’s soccer took the pitch with one goal in mind—to play spoiler against No. 8 Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles gave a valiant effort with a defense-first approach, holding the archrival Cougars scoreless for the first 77...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Oct. 19, 2018)

October 22, 2018

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola's student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week's podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about mental health, the Crime...

Azusa reaffirms biblical standard for student couples

people walking past a sign that says azusa pacific
Azusa and Biola have competitive differences but the same deep calling.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor October 13, 2018

Biola’s volleyball victory over Azusa Pacific University during the Oct. 3 Cornerstone Cup rivalry game was an immense cause for celebration. However, two days prior to the game, there was a cause for celebration that seemed to glide under the radar. Amid a report from Zu Media, Azusa Pacific’s...

Biola reaffirms LGBT policy after controversy at Azusa Pacific

Biola reaffirms LGBT policy after controversy at Azusa Pacific
As APU deals with fallout of a landmark rule change and rapid reversal, Biola’s administration responds.
Macie Cummings, Austin Green, and Isabelle Thompson October 12, 2018

As college students across the country prepared to start the fall 2018 semester, one of Biola’s closest peers was rocked by a firestorm of controversy over its handling of LGBT students on its campus. Azusa Pacific University, a school with similar origins and beliefs as Biola—not to mention the...

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 20, 2018

Softball entered the Cornerstone Cup fray on March 17, visiting the Azusa Pacific University Cougars for a doubleheader. The Eagles’ normally powerful lineup fell silent against APU’s pitching, crossing the plate just once in the first game and getting shut out in game two. The losses mark just...

Chase gym receives first renovation in eight years

The men's locker room
Administration funds another athletics project to meet increased strain on facility.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

Chase Gymnasium will receive its fourth expansion since its construction in 1966, offering additional space for cramped student athlete practices and workouts by 2020. ADDRESSING LONG-STANDING NEEDS The emphasis on athletic facilities addresses student needs both recent and historic, according to...