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Steve Herve sports a different uniform

Steve Herve sports a different uniform
The sidelined senior shares about his job at Campus Safety.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 24, 2018

On a sunny afternoon in the Biola Library courtyard, one of the most familiar faces on Biola’s campus sits down in a small chair across from a reporter. He might have been slightly less recognizable without either of the two uniforms that he is often seen wearing, but there is no mistaking the powerful...

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes
Lisa Tixier continues domination while several men pick up wins.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 22, 2018

Biola swim and dive competed in a meet against Azusa Pacific University, Concordia University, California State University East Bay and Soka University of America on Jan. 20. Both the men’s and women’s teams ultimately proved outnumbered against their competitive opponents as the men finished...

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes
Hawaii Pacific ends the Eagles’ winning streak.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 20, 2018

The Eagles faced off against Hawaii Pacific University in a rematch at home on Jan. 20. Eagles and HPU each gained the lead three times during the game, forcing 23 combined turnovers. The game ended with a loss for the Eagles by a final score of 69-61. EAGLES LOSE GRIP The game got off to a quick...

Men’s basketball falls late

Men’s basketball falls late
The Eagles fail to hold onto the lead in the closing seconds.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 20, 2018

Still looking for their first PacWest win, men’s basketball welcomed the defending conference champion Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. After an early run by the visitors, the Eagles came back strong to regain the lead before halftime. Biola continued to control the game, pulling ahead to a 53-39...

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes

Women’s basketball loses in final minutes
Hawaii Pacific ends the Eagles’ winning streak.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 20, 2018

The Eagles faced off against Hawaii Pacific University in a rematch at home on Jan. 20. Eagles and HPU each gained the lead three times during the game, forcing 23 combined turnovers. The game ended with a loss for the Eagles by a final score of 69-61. EAGLES LOSE GRIP The game got off to a quick...

Men’s and women’s swim and dive take top finishes

Men’s and women’s swim and dive take top finishes
Women end meet on top with several wins.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 18, 2018

Men’s and women’s swim and dive competed in their first four dual meet of 2018 against Chapman University, University of La Verne and Mills Collegeon Jan. 12. The men’s team placed third over ULV and the women’s team finished first in nine of the 11 events. The meet also provided a good chance...

Women’s basketball wins a nail-biter

Women’s basketball wins a nail-biter
Eagles come out on top in a back-and-forth contest.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 18, 2018

The Eagles played their first home game of 2018 against Concordia University Irvine on Jan. 13. The game consisted of numerous lead changes between Biola and Concordia, with the home team coming out on top 67-66 after Concordia airballed the final shot of the game. GAME BEGINS WITH NUMEROUS TIES Both...

Men’s basketball fails to keep pace

Men’s basketball fails to keep pace
Eagles search for their first PacWest win continues after fourth straight loss.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice January 15, 2018

Men’s basketball welcomed another PacWest opponent, the Concordia University Irvine Eagles, as the home team looked to avoid their ninth straight conference defeat to open PacWest play. Biola’s offense came out strong in the first half, leading 35-33 at halftime. However, the hosts struggled with...

Women’s basketball suffers another loss

Women’s basketball suffers another loss
Eagles’ losing streak climbs to four games.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor December 4, 2017

Women’s basketball ended the weekend in Hawaii with their second loss in the PacWest, losing to the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Dec. 2. The game ended with a final score of 63-59 and left the Eagles still waiting for a road win this season. EAGLES RISE IN FIRST PERIOD The Eagles started...

Women’s soccer wins NCCAA championship

Women’s soccer wins NCCAA championship
The Eagles put the exclamation point on a great season with a dominant national title win.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer December 4, 2017

At the beginning of the season, the Eagles knew if they wanted to win a national title, they would have to aim for the National Christian College Athletic Association championship due to their inability to play in the NCAApostseason during their first two years in Division II. The Eagles looked to...

Women’s soccer advances to semifinals

Biola Women's Soccer
The Eagles win their sixth straight match as they continue to dominate in the postseason.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

The journey through the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Associationtournament continued on Nov. 29 when the Eagles faced the Trinity International University Trojans. After the team’s 3-0 win over Emmanuel University on Nov. 27, another victory in pool play would guarantee Biola’s spot...

Women’s soccer successful on day one of nationals

Women’s soccer successful on day one of nationals
The Eagles picked up where they left off in dominant playoff win.
Carter Baumgartner, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

A long season of hard work saw the Eagles reach the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association tournament in Kissimmee, Fla. on Nov. 27. They began their tournament journey with a pool play matchup against the Emmanuel College Lions. Biola’s attack proved too much for the Lions, as the Eagles...