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Track and field shines at PacWest Championships

Track and field shines at PacWest Championships
Biola Track and Field claims its first PacWest conference championship, with a first place win for the women and podium place for the men’s team.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer May 4, 2026

Biola track and field closed out its season at the PacWest Championships with one of the strongest performances in the program’s history, highlighted by a conference title for the women and a podium finish for the men. WOMEN TAKE THE TITLE The biggest moment of the meet came from the Biola women’s...

Night at the Eddies

Biola's Athletic Gala was held in Ethel Lee on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Student-athletes, coaches and Biola Athletics faculty recognized the achievements from the 2025-26 season on Sunday, April 19 in Ethel Lee Auditorium.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer April 27, 2026

Biola student-athletes hung up their uniforms and traded them for formal dresses and suits as they got ready for a night of recognition at the annual Biola Athletics Gala on Sunday, April 19 at 5:30p.m.  The night began with student-athletes and coaches gathering together outside of Ethel Lee Auditorium,...

Biola, baseball and broken records

First baseman James Whitman hits home run #46 against Chaminade University. Photo Courtesy of Samantha Rainey.
Senior James Whitman slugs past Biola’s all-time home run record in the same season as breaking Biola’s NCAA era record.
Noah Repp, Freelancer April 21, 2026

It’s late afternoon at Eagles Diamond. The sun is shining overhead and a light breeze is flowing through the lower campus. Biola senior James Whitman is currently jogging the distance between third base and home plate to meet his cheering teammates in the dugout. This routine isn’t unfamiliar to...

Off the record

Biola's men's basketball team reflects on their past season and their goals going forward.
With 10 new players, the Biola men’s basketball team focused on growth and unity for the seasons ahead.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer April 8, 2026

This past season, the Biola men’s basketball team opened the court to 10 new players, making up over half the team. And while their record did not reflect their best abilities, the players came together as a team and learned valuable lessons that will be utilized in the seasons to come. Head basketball...

More than a pitcher

After suffering an injury that kept him from playing baseball for three years, senior business major Nico Hagadorn returned to join Biola's men's baseball team stronger than ever.
Returning from his freshman year injury, senior business major Nico Hagadorn demonstrates how baseball requires more than just the game.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer March 2, 2026

It was the year 2022, during his senior year of high school, and senior business major Nico Hagadorn noticed that something didn’t feel quite right while throwing. He would later discover that this pain was from a torn labrum under his shoulder. It was then during his freshman year in college, while...

Counting down the games

After just a few more games, Biola's women's basketball team will be notified if they qualify for PacWest tournament.
Women’s basketball team shows high anticipation as the season closes.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer February 17, 2026

Tournament play for PacWest women’s basketball is quickly approaching, and the team is in close standings to whether or not they qualify. Their current position is seventh in conference, and they need to move to sixth in order to advance to the PacWest Championship. The 2025-2026 season presented...

Track and Field takes off

A successful 2025 season inspires Biola's track and field teams to hit the ground running in the 2026 season.
After a great 2025 season with NCAA success and stand out performances, Biola’s track and field team aims to build momentum and chase national excellence in 2026.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer February 10, 2026

A SEASON TO REMEMBER Biola’s men’s and women’s track and field teams enter the new season following one of the strongest years in program history, highlighted by academic recognition and national success. Last season, ten student athletes earned Academic All-District honors from College Sports...

Sweeping the court

After several wins, Biola's women's tennis team has a promising season ahead.
A successful home opener shows high hopes for the women’s tennis team.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

The women’s tennis team had their home opener on Wednesday Feb. 4 where they swept the courts 6-1 against Concordia University. Continuing this streak, they won 7-0 against Ottawa University on Friday, Feb. 6. With the season starting off strong, the girls are looking forward to building their team...

Finding fellowship in a game

Intramural Sports offers students a fun way to connect with others on campus amongst their busy academic lives.
Spring intramural sports gives students the opportunity to play low-stakes sports while creating a community.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer January 30, 2026

Going into the Spring semester, there are plenty of unknowns. While you are aware of classes you’re taking and the professors you have, the unknowns make themselves just as apparent. The task of finding your group, a friend to grab lunch with or just someone to sit beside while completing the seemingly...

Undefeated since 1908

Undefeated since 1908
Is there football in the future of Biola?
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer December 16, 2025

FNL- Friday Night Lights, the nostalgic feeling that many Biolans have from their high school football games. Dressing to the extreme for the theme, and screaming til you lose your voice in the student sections, these are the memories that many students hold. And when they transitioned to Biola, that...

Running with purpose

International student Melt Von Melondorff recently won an individual title at the PacWest cross country conference in Hawaii.
International student Melt Von Melondorff shows his growth while doing cross country.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

When you do a hobby for long enough, it becomes a habit. Then soon after that, it becomes a prominent part of your life. This is evident in the life of senior psychology major Melt Von Melondorff, who has made running almost a way of life. Melondorff recently was given an individual title after his performance...

Diving right in

Sophomore nursing major Sarah Squyres joined the Biola swim & dive team despite no prior swim and dive experience.
Sophomore Sarah Squyres shows how it’s never too late to try something new.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

College is the time to try something new. That “something” could be  joining a new club, playing an intramural sport, or for Biolans, participating in the annual lip-sync battle, Mock Rock. All students go into college expecting to experience something they never have before.  For sophomore...