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Ayers takes flight on Azusa

Senior infielder Tyler White takes a monster swing.
Eagles split the home series against APU.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor • February 19, 2023

Biola baseball split a doubleheader against Azusa Pacific on Saturday at Eagles Diamond. The non-conference series was the first meeting for the Eagles and Cougars in the Cornerstone Cup rivalry for the 2023 baseball season.  BEAUVAIS BATTLES COUGARS  Starting right-handed pitcher Andrew Beauvais...

Colaci leads Eagles to win over rival

Freshman defender Mayrhonn Serefio takes the ball downfield.
Eagles shut out Cougars 3-0.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor • September 22, 2022

On Wednesday night fans packed the stands at Al Barbour Field to watch the Biola men’s soccer team take on PacWest rival Azusa Pacific. The Eagles channeled their frustration from a difficult start to the season, shutting out the Cougars 3-0. With Wednesday’s victory over Azusa, the Eagles captured...

Women’s basketball falls short against CUI

Women’s basketball falls short against CUI
Despite a valiant defensive effort, the Eagles were defeated by Concordia University, Irvine, 57-63.
Gigi Fierro • January 16, 2020

Women’s basketball traveled to Irvine, California on Thursday evening to compete against the Concordia University Golden Eagles. Biola established an aggressive defense as their goal for the night due to poor offense in their performance. However, strong defense wasn’t enough to outweigh the insufficient...

Track and field competes at the PacWest Championships

Track and field competes at the PacWest Championships
Five Eagles earned All-PacWest honors at their conference meet.
Andi Basista, News Editor • April 28, 2019

Track and field took to Azusa, California on Saturday to compete in a two-day tournament of the PacWest Championship. Junior distance runner Gabe Plendcio, sophomore thrower Anna Maumalanga, freshman middle distance runner Luke Sutherland, junior multi-event Nathaniel Belden and sophomore sprints and...

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...

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...

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...

Senators harken to four proposals

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After hearing from facilities management, SGA had four open proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • October 24, 2017
After hearing from facilities management, SGA had four open proposals.

Credit and debit cards no longer accepted

Executive vice president of University Operations and Finance Mike Pierce leads the search for a new EMC vice president.
Biola will no longer permit credit and debit card payments for tuition after incurring a three percent charge from card companies.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • September 16, 2015
Biola will no longer permit credit and debit card payments for tuition after incurring a three percent charge from card companies.

Eagles win overtime thriller against APU

Sophomore Joey O'Keefe leads the team in a victory lap after an intense overtime win against Azusa Pacific. Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
It took more than 90 minutes to determine the winner, but Biola men's soccer ultimately emerged victorious at home on Tuesday night against Azusa Pacific.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer • August 28, 2013
It took more than 90 minutes to determine the winner, but Biola men's soccer ultimately emerged victorious at home on Tuesday night against Azusa Pacific.