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Universities across the country make vaccine mandatory for in-person return

Universities across the country make vaccine mandatory for in-person return
More than a dozen schools have come together to make vaccines mandatory, though Biola is allowing students to make the choice.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis April 22, 2021

On April 22, the University of California and California State University school systems announced that they intend to make the COVID-19 vaccine required for students returning to campus.  VACCINATING THE YOUTH According to the Los Angeles Times, the schools are waiting for the Food and Drug Administration...

Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific

Softball sweeps Azusa Pacific
The Eagles took down APU in a two-series match up on Saturday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 20, 2021

Biola softball hosted rivals Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon in back-to-back games. The Eagles came out swinging in game one and were able to match the same energy in the second game, sweeping the Cougars 5-1 and 2-0. CATCHING FIRE Game one was essentially won in the beginning minutes,...

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University
The Eagles won and lost by one point against the Cougars.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

Softball headed to their first doubleheader of the weekend against Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles played two away games Friday afternoon against the Cougars. Biola lost the first game, 2-3, but bounced back in game two winning, 7-6. Junior pitcher Paige Austin led the Eagles through Friday's...

Baseball splits against APU

Baseball splits against APU
The Eagles move their overall record 4-12 with one win and one loss against Azusa Pacific University.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Baseball competed in their 15th and 16th game of the season on Friday, April 9 against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. The Eagles were able to win the first game, 13-11 but unfortunately lost the second game, 0-14. The leaders of the game Friday afternoon were juniors second baseman RobertAnthony...

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI
The Eagles could not bounce back, taking another 1-4 loss against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to Irvine, Calif. on Thursday afternoon to take on the No. 16 nationally-ranked Concordia University Golden Eagles. Coming off of a tough loss to the No. 8 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars just two days ago, Biola was hopeful for a turnaround in momentum. However, the Eagles...

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak

Softball goes on a three-game winning streak
The Eagles defeat Azusa Pacific University in a doubleheader.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

Biola headed to Azusa Pacific University Friday afternoon to play their second doubleheader against the Cougars. The Eagles split earlier in the week against APU, but today they left the Cougars in the dust. The Eagles won 4-2 in game one and 3-0 in game two. The Cougars started off by making the...

Tennis sweeps Westmont

Tennis sweeps Westmont
Both the men and women dominated Westmont College, winning 4-0 and 5-0.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 26, 2021

Biola tennis ventured to Santa Barbara on Thursday afternoon to compete against Westmont University. With both the men and women at the event, the pressure was on to match each other’s energy, and the teams did not disappoint. The women finished first with an overall victory of 4-0, while the men followed...

Softball divided by APU

Softball divided by APU
The Eagles lost in a close game to Azusa Pacific University, but were able to shift the momentum and win game two, 4-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 25, 2021

Biola softball traveled to Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday afternoon to take on the Cougars in their first of two back-to-back doubleheaders. Game one was hard fought, but was taken by APU, 3-2. However, the Eagles were able to overcome their tough first game loss by winning the second matchup,...

Track and field set new personal bests

Two members of Biola's track team run the relay.
The Eagles competed in the Battle for LA hosted by Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2021

The men’s and women’s track and field teams ventured to Azusa, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to compete in the Battle for LA. Overall, the women finished second out of four teams while the men finished last out of three teams. IMPROVING EAGLES Freshman sprinter Chase Williams ran the 100-meter in...

Softball splits against APU

#35 catcher Kayla Neff ready for the game.
Biola adds another victory to start off the PacWest season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

Biola softball played their second doubleheader of the season at home in La Mirada, Calif. against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on Saturday afternoon. The teams competed in their first game in the PacWest Season at 12 p.m. and their second game at 2 p.m. The Eagles unfortunately lost their...

BREAKING: A bomb threat at Azusa Pacific University causes evacuation

BREAKING: A bomb threat at Azusa Pacific University causes evacuation
Students in dorms shelter in place.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis February 17, 2021

On Feb. 17, Azusa Pacific University received a series of “suspicious messages of a threatening nature,” including a bomb threat according to their website. Police placed roadblocks around campus, but students at any APU campuses throughout Southern California were instructed to evacuate as well.  Although...

Men’s basketball on a 4-game winning streak

Men’s basketball on a 4-game winning streak
The Eagles defeated rivals APU, bringing them to a 3-1 overall record against the Cougars this season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 13, 2021

Men’s basketball defended home court in this evening’s matchup against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. Coming off back-to-back games against APU, the Eagles secured both victories, winning tonight in a close game, 70-67. Junior guard Alex Wright led the Eagles with 22 points and 10 rebounds,...