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Biola film “Incalculable Unknowns” showcases the importance of sisterhood

The cast and crew of "Incalculable Unknowns" gather for a post-production picture.
Biola’s Motion Picture Production class will release two separate films this semester.
Kate Bomar, Photographer October 23, 2021

For the first time, Biola’s Motion Picture Production class will release two films in one semester. This year's group of students have come together to bring their imaginative world to life in the first film, “Incalculable Unknowns.” Director Annabel White and producer Sarah Umhau could not be...

Volleyball crushed by Concordia University

Volleyball crushed by Concordia University
The Eagles lose to CUI, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2021

On Saturday, volleyball headed to Irvine, California to face off against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The Eagles lost the first three sets leading them to lose overall, 3-0. Today’s loss places them at a 5-3 standing in the PacWest Conference.  BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Eagles started...

Volleyball breaks losing streak

Volleyball breaks losing streak
The Eagles sweep Hawaii Pacific, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

On Friday night, the Eagles redeemed two five-set losses with a consecutive three-set win against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. The win places Biola at 4-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. By the end of the game the Eagles tallied 57 points, 42 kills, nine aces and six blocks. QUICK VICTORY  The...

Volleyball splits another tournament

Volleyball splits another tournament
The Eagles head to the Pacific Northwest for their second tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 12, 2021

Volleyball had four days of rest before their next set of games in Seattle, Washington on Sept. 9-11. Biola competed in the 2021 SPU-CWU Invitational, facing off against Seattle Pacific University,  Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon and Central Washington University. Similar to the last tournament,...

Men’s water polo debut in San Diego

Men’s water polo debut in San Diego
Biola’s newest team has their first tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 5, 2021

Men’s water polo competed for the first time in Biola history. The Eagles headed down south to La Jolla, California for the University of California San Diego Triton Invitational on Sept. 4-5. Men’s water polo competed against No. 1 National Champions UCLA, Westcliff University, Pepperdine University...

Volleyball sets off the season

Volleyball sets off the season
The Eagles head to Alaska for their season opener.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 4, 2021

Volleyball started their season in Anchorage, Alaska at the UAA Invitational. Biola competed against University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Texas A&M International and University of Indianapolis. The Eagles unfortunately lost to the UAA Seawolves on day one, 2-3. Despite...

A veteran’s perspective on Afghanistan’s turmoil

A veteran’s perspective on Afghanistan’s turmoil
Freshman English major Chris Matthews highlights what Biola students can do to help.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor September 3, 2021

Staff Sgt. Chris Matthews grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. After he graduated Cleveland Heights High School in 2004, he aspired to enlist in the Marine Corps. However, still alarmed after 9/11, his mother asked him to wait one year to be sure of his decision. He complied, but knew his mind would not...

Men’s soccer opens the season with a success

Men’s soccer opens the season with a success
The Eagles prevail against the Cougars, 1-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2021

Biola men’s soccer kicked off their season with a victory against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars, 1-0. Biola headed to San Marcos for their season opener. The Eagles powered through the aggressive match which totaled six yellow cards between both teams.  SECOND HALF VICTORY   Holding an empty...

Baseball divides in Irvine

Baseball divides in Irvine
The Eagles took game one comfortably, 8-1, but fell apart in game two, getting swept 0-4 by the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 30, 2021

Biola baseball ventured south to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to take on the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles for a doubleheader. Off to a strong start, Biola took game one 8-1, but choked during game two, losing in a sweep, 0-4. FAST START The Eagles began game one with high energy....

Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage

Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage
The Eagles split against Concordia University Irvine in their last doubleheader of the conference season yesterday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

Biola softball headed to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to play their last conference game of the season. The Eagles competed against Concordia University Irvine once again for their second doubleheader of the weekend against the Golden Eagles. The Eagles started the afternoon with a walk from...

Biola tennis ends PacWest season in Arizona

Biola tennis ends PacWest season in Arizona
The men and women both fell in their final tournament games as they closed out the 2021 season.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 30, 2021

Biola tennis rounded out their 2021 PacWest season in Surprise, Ariz. on Saturday afternoon. In an attempt to swing third place, the women were unable to defeat Concordia University Irvine, falling 1-4 and taking home fourth place. The men took on Point Loma Nazarene University in a fight for fifth place,...

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine
The Eagles played in their last games of the PacWest season on Friday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Biola softball returned home on Friday afternoon to match up against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The women got off to a good start, winning game one 5-4. Unfortunately, the women could not keep the energy going into game two as they were defeated, 1-2. The Eagles started off in...