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The Chimes

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...

Administration gets their head in the game

Students playing intramural basketball.
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

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

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 The Flock promotes student engagement during Midnight Madness.
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...

Senators pass four open proposals

SGA Logo
SGA hears about donations and approves four proposals after hearing one for Deck the Haven.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2017
SGA hears about donations and approves four proposals after hearing one for Deck the Haven.

Eagles unable to fly past Lions

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
Following a first-round loss to Langston University, Biola’s men’s basketball says goodbye to NAIA competition.
Dale Fredriks, Writer March 15, 2017
Following a first-round loss to Langston University, Biola’s men’s basketball says goodbye to NAIA competition.

Royals avenge early season blowout

Hope International did not trail once and cut down the higher ranked Eagles 54-47.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 18, 2017
Hope International did not trail once and cut down the higher ranked Eagles 54-47.

Chimes’ Athlete of January and February: Women’s Basketball’s Joclyn Kirton

Photo Courtesy of Biola Athletics
Kirton’s play in the paint within the past two months has lifted women’s basketball to new heights.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 15, 2017
Kirton’s play in the paint within the past two months has lifted women’s basketball to new heights.

A pair of easy wins on the road

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Men’s basketball’s offense sees contributions everywhere while defense continues to dominate.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 19, 2016
Men’s basketball’s offense sees contributions everywhere while defense continues to dominate.

Defense is the name of the game

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Men’s basketball allows only 36 points including a miniscule eight in the first half.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager December 10, 2016
Men’s basketball allows only 36 points including a miniscule eight in the first half.