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From overseas to La Mirada

From overseas to La Mirada
International student-athletes continue to play a significant role in Biola University’s community , influencing both how the team recruits and how it functions on and off the field.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer February 2, 2026

SCOUTING TALENT OVERSEAS Identifying international talent requires extensive evaluation and strong global connections, head soccer coach for the men’s team, Joey O'Keefe, gives insight to what goes on when recruiting international athletes.  “We watch countless hours of full game film, season...

Wildfires erupt near Yorba Linda

Wildfires erupt near Yorba Linda
Biola sees smoke and ash cover campus in wake of uncontrollable fires across Southern California.
Ashley Grams, Maria Weyne, and Lacey Patrick October 26, 2020

Just before 7 a.m. the Silverado Canyon Fire broke out east of Santa Ana between Santiago and Silverado Canyons. Later in the morning the Blue Ridge Fire, previously named the Green Fire, erupted near Yorba Linda on the Green River.  Both of these fires are spewing smoke and ash across the Southern...

Athletes being tested for COVID-19

Athletes being tested for COVID-19
The Department of Nursing has paired up with Biola Athletics to start weekly testing of athletes.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 8, 2020

On Tuesday night, Brandon Taylor, Biola’s assistant sports information director, stated that Biola Athletics has shifted into Phase 2 of Biola’s COVID-19 Action Plan. “In partnership with the Health Center and the Biola Nursing Program, Biola Athletics has begun weekly COVID-19 testing to ensure...

The woman behind the Special Olympics at Biola

Tennis coach Dee Henry instructs her athlete.
The Biola tennis courts serve as the ground for awareness and acceptance by welcoming challenged athletes.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor November 10, 2018

Coach Dee Henry is the former head of women’s tennis at Biola, a member of the board of directors for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, still teaches undergraduate tennis PE courses and has worked with challenged athletes for over two decades, but at the center of all of that is simply a woman...

E-Sports are sports too

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League of Legends continues to gain mass popularity and economic support, making it equivalent to traditional sports.
Bryce Young, Writer September 22, 2015
League of Legends continues to gain mass popularity and economic support, making it equivalent to traditional sports.

Alumna laces up for Rio

Photo Courtesy of Natasha Jackson
Natasha Jackson prepares for the 2016 heptathlon season in hopes of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.
Jack Finck, Writer September 22, 2015
Natasha Jackson prepares for the 2016 heptathlon season in hopes of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.