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Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University

Softball splits against Azusa Pacific University
The Eagles won and lost by one point against the Cougars.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

Softball headed to their first doubleheader of the weekend against Azusa Pacific University. The Eagles played two away games Friday afternoon against the Cougars. Biola lost the first game, 2-3, but bounced back in game two winning, 7-6. Junior pitcher Paige Austin led the Eagles through Friday's...

Tennis taken down by HPU

Tennis taken down by HPU
The men’s and women’s tennis teams both took tough losses to Hawaii Pacific University.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 17, 2021

Biola tennis hosted Hawaii Pacific University at the Biola Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon. With both the men and women hitting a rough patch in their seasons, the Eagles were eager to reverse their luck. However, the women did not show resolve, losing in a 0-4 sweep. The men put up a better fight,...

Oscar nominations reveal recognition of Asian American filmmakers

Oscar nominations reveal recognition of Asian American filmmakers
Asian Americans are breaking records, and this is just the beginning.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer April 15, 2021

Six Asian Americans have been nominated for the first time in Oscars history. From actors to directors, Asian Ameicans have remained active within the film industry, yet their hard work and dedication is only now beginning to be given some time in the limelight. In the past, Asian talent has most...

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions
The Eagles continue their winning streak as they move their overall standing, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 15, 2021

Volleyball returned home Wednesday afternoon to compete in their second to last game of the PacWest season against Concordia University Irvine. The women are currently on a five-game winning streak and were named the PacWest SoCal Pod Champions after Wednesday’s win against CUI, 3-1. The Eagles...

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University
The Eagles win against the Mustangs in a nonconference game, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Volleyball returned home Friday afternoon to compete against The Master's University Mustangs in a nonconference game. The women are currently on a four-game winning streak after annialiating the Mustangs, 3-1.  The Eagles totaled 52 kills, nine aces, 56 digs and nine aces in Friday’s game. The...

Baseball divides APU doubleheader

Right-handed pitcher  Brayden Englert battles California State University, San Bernadino.
The Eagles took game one with a grand-slam finish but left game two unfinished.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Biola baseball came out swinging at Eagles Diamond in their second doubleheader matchup against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars this weekend. Game one was won in thrilling fashion down to the last inning, 7-3, but game two was cut short as the game was suspended due to lightning. GAME ONE THRILLER Game...

Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI

Women’s tennis takes rare loss to CUI
The Eagles lost their fourth match all season in a heartbreaker against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Women’s tennis traveled to Irvine, Calif. on Friday afternoon to compete against the No. 20 nationally-ranked Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. Even with Biola being a solid team and making marks throughout the season, the Eagles were not able to overcome the dominance of CUI, losing 1-4. SINGLES...

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI

Men’s tennis falls to No. 16 CUI
The Eagles could not bounce back, taking another 1-4 loss against Concordia University Irvine.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2021

Men’s tennis ventured to Irvine, Calif. on Thursday afternoon to take on the No. 16 nationally-ranked Concordia University Golden Eagles. Coming off of a tough loss to the No. 8 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars just two days ago, Biola was hopeful for a turnaround in momentum. However, the Eagles...

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman
The Eagles fell to the Chapman University Panthers in a stunning 4-13 loss, adding to their three-game losing streak.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 8, 2021

Biola baseball has continued to struggle this season, falling to the Chapman University Panthers in Orange, Calif. on Wednesday night, 4-13.  SWING AND A MISS The Panthers came out roaring with a commanding first two innings. In the bottom of the first inning, Chapman was able to score two runs and...

Men’s tennis secure another win against Westmont

Men's tennis secure another win against Westmont
The Eagles are victorious over the Warriors, 6-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Biola men’s tennis redeemed themselves from last week's loss to Azusa Pacific University. On Thursday afternoon, the Eagles competed at home against the Westmont University Warriors and won all of their doubles matches and five of their singles matches.  The men came into their match swinging,...

Track and field take multiple first place finishes

Track and field take multiple first place finishes
Men and women’s track and field have multiple top finishers at the Concordia University Irvine Team for Ely Invitational.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2021

Men and women's track and field competed at the Team for Ely and Titus Invite hosted by Concordia University Irvine. The men competed on Friday, March 26 and the women competed March 27. They competed among five other schools in over 50 events. JUMPING TO FIRST PLACE Freshman Justin Conklin had one...

Tennis falls to top-ranked APU

Tennis falls to top-ranked APU
The men and women both took tough losses to the No. 8 and No. 9 seeded Azusa Pacific University Cougars, 0-4, 2-5.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 28, 2021

Biola’s men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to Azusa Pacific University to take on the nationally-ranked Cougars in what would end up being a disappointing afternoon. The men were left swept by APU, losing 0-4. The women had slightly better luck, but still found themselves short, losing 2-5. STUMPED...