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Men’s basketball tips off season with a win

Newcomer Alex Wright and veteran Trevor Treinen combine for 39 points to lead the Eagles to a victory.

Austin Green and Andi Basista • November 9, 2018

The scoreboard at Chase Gymnasium went black with about two minutes remaining in the game, but in the end it read 64-58, Eagles, as men’s basketball won its season opener Friday over the Cal State San Marcos Cougars. Redshirt freshman guard Alex Wright, playing in his first game at Biola, led all...

Everything Eagles: Can men’s basketball bounce back?

As they head into their second year of PacWest play, Dave Holmquist and the Eagles hope for a big rebound after a rough season.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Ask anyone on campus what their top memory of last year’s men’s basketball season was, and their answer will likely be some variation of what happened on Feb. 3. Then-senior point guard Blake Shannon’s three-pointer with three seconds...

Three important questions about the new Space Jam film

A LeBron James-led sequel to the cult classic is officially happening, and one of our editors has some questions.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • October 6, 2018

In 1996, the Monstars invaded, and nothing was the same. That was the year “Space Jam,” a frankly ridiculous sports-cartoon mashup movie starring NBA legend Michael Jordan and the characters from Looney Toons, was released. Since then, the movie has both become a cult classic among NBA fans, who...

Chase gym receives first renovation in eight years

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...

Administration gets their head in the game

Students in some intramurals will have new game locations in Fall 2019.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • February 12, 2018

As more athletic teams require access to the gymnasium, administration has formulated plans to build an intramural and events center for $2 million to open in fall 2019. CREATING MORE FLEXIBILITY Although the plans have been in motion for the past few years before Biola joined NCAA Division II,...

Eagles hold lead in rivalry competition by 20 points

The Eagles lead APU by 20 points heading into this weekend’s rivalry games.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • January 31, 2018

As competition for the first-ever Cornerstone Cup continues, the Eagles currently lead Azusa Pacific University by a score of 40-30 points. For team sports like basketball and soccer, the school that wins the season series gets 10 Cornerstone Cup points. If they split the series, which happened in...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...

Women’s basketball falls in season opener

After an even first half, the Eagles could not keep pace late.

Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer • November 15, 2017

Biola’s first NCAA Division II women’s basketball game featured a visit to the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. The Eagles received great production from senior guard Demoria White, who scored 30 points in the game, including 5-11 from the three-point range. However, White’s offensive effort was not...

Birds of a feather flock together

New club flies to Midnight Madness to generate audience enthusiasm.

Austin Green and Christian Leonard • November 13, 2017

The Flock rallied students in celebration of Biola’s movement to NCAA Division II during Midnight Madness, joining the other teams in stirring the crowd to screams of excitement. At previous sports events, the Flock appeared to raise enthusiasm for Biola’s athletic teams, but the club took the...