Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Swim and dive reaches beyond the pool

Swim and dive reaches beyond the pool
Swimmers fill ‘JoyJars’ to encourage children who have cancer.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Jessica Joy Rees was a 12-year old girl who suffered and died from diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a childhood cancer of the brain. This very rare condition left Rees hospital-bound with her quality of life on a downward spiral....

SGA Rundown: NCAA, change in senate positions and success for transfer students featured

SGA Rundown: NCAA, change in senate positions and success for transfer students featured
Senators hear about Biola athletics, hiring changes for positions and consider how to best help transfer students.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 11, 2019

As the school year is coming to a close, the Student Government Association held one of their final meetings of the year. Senators considered the coming year and reflected on their past successes and projects. Additionally, senators heard from athletic director Bethany Miller, who spoke on Biola athletics...

Men’s tennis takes down old rival

Men’s tennis takes down old rival
Eagles dominate Westmont to claim a convincing 7-2 victory.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles traveled to Santa Barbara on Thursday to take on former Golden State Athletic Conference rival Westmont University. Biola played well in doubles and singles to pick up a 7-2 win over the Warriors. In doubles, the No. 2 duo of senior David Garcia and junior Derek James fell in a close match...

Women’s tennis loses in away match

Neither singles nor doubles could pull away from FPU.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2019

Biola women’s tennis lost Monday afternoon on the road against Fresno Pacific University. None of the Eagles’ doubles or singles players were able to fight off FPU, resulting in a 4-0 sweep. The No. 1 doubles team of sophomore Madison Swaney and junior Lauren Lee became the first to go in a 6-0...

Hatfield finds his groove in Turlock

Biola finishes 17th against tough competition, but Scott Hatfield shoots a career-best through 54 holes.
Tori Apodaca April 3, 2019

Biola men’s golf competed in their final regular season tournament at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational at the Turlock Golf & Country Club. Although they finished in 17th place overall, the men held their own against the tough competition, which included four teams in the top 20 in NCAA Division...

Baseball drops series at Azusa Pacific

Baseball drops series at Azusa Pacific
Eagles offense explodes in game one, but loses steam in game two loss.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 30, 2019

Baseball faced off against rival Azusa Pacific University for the second doubleheader in as many days on Saturday. Following two losses on Friday, the Eagles won today’s first game 17-15 but fell short 7-4 in the second contest. IMPRESSIVE OFFENSE In game one, the Eagles recorded their best inning...

Men’s tennis notches road win

Men’s tennis notches road win
Eagles continue strong play en route to 8-1 victory over Saint Katherine.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 29, 2019

Men’s tennis travelled south to take on Saint Katherine University in San Marcos on Friday. The Eagles played well in both doubles and singles to claim an 8-1 victory. In doubles, the No. 1 pair of junior Erik Martinez and freshman Edwyn Ramos claimed an 8-3 win. On the No. 2 court, senior David...

Women’s tennis wins big at Saint Katherine

Women’s tennis wins big at Saint Katherine
Doubles teams lead the charge in away match.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2019

Women’s tennis travelled south to San Marcos to take on the University of Saint Katherine Friday afternoon, and with decisive play, took the match 8-1. Sophomore Lily Waterhouse and junior Allison Torres won first in the No. 2 spot, 8-1. The No. 3 doubles team of junior Tinisee Kandakai and sophomore...

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win
Eagles soar past Lewis-Clark State with four straight singles victories.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles were back in action at home for the second consecutive day, taking on Lewis-Clark [ID] State College Tuesday. After losing the doubles point and the first singles match, the Eagles rattled off four straight wins to earn the 4-2 victory. At No.1 doubles, junior Lauren Lee and sophomore...

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo

Men’s tennis falls to Hawaii Hilo
Doubles point still crucial to Eagles’ 4-0 loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 25, 2019

Men’s tennis lost big to traveling University of Hawaii Hilo on Monday at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles quickly dropped the doubles matches and the singles could not fight back later on, losing 4-0. Sophomores Logan Blair and Quentin Lau lost 6-4 in the No. 1 doubles position in a tight match....

Women’s tennis rallies for 4-3 win

Women’s tennis rallies for 4-3 win
Eagles claim three straight singles matches for victory over Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

Biola was back in action at home against University of Hawaii at Hilo on Monday. The Eagles fought through a grueling three-hour match, coming out on the right side of a thrilling 4-3 victory. IMPORTANT POINT The Eagles fell behind early in doubles, as the tandem of sophomores Lily Waterhouse and...

Baseball displays impressive offense in rout

Baseball displays impressive offense in rout
Eagles explode for 13 runs in dominant win over St. Katherine.
March 22, 2019

Biola hosted University of Saint Katherine at Eagles Diamond on Friday. The Eagles’ offense came to play, as seven players picked up at least one RBI, and the pitching staff shut down the Firebirds to pick up a shortened 13-0 win. Read more at Biola Athletics