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Biola students petition for pass/fail grading

Biola students petition for pass/fail grading
The petition boasts over 1,000 signatures in two days.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick March 31, 2020

Two days ago, an anonymous Instagram account @biolaopeninformation created a petition on change.org titled, Pass/Fail Grading Option at Biola University. The petition garnered over 1,000 signatures in just two days, and now stands at 1,049 as of Tuesday evening.  The petition is directed toward Biola...

Biola aquatics dive deeper

Biola aquatics dive deeper
The Eagles’ phenomenal 2019-20 season sets the pace for the future.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola swim and dive wrapped up their 2019-20 season after a stellar performance in the Pacific Collegiate Swim & Dive Conference Championships back in mid-February. The men and women consistently shattered records throughout the...

Chorale impresses at prestigious regional conference

Members of Biola chorale spend their summer break in Salt Lake City, Utah.
After a year-long preparation, chorale performed a set centered around Christ’s death and resurrection.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola Chorale joined the regional American Choral Directors Association conference in Salt Lake City during spring break as the only Christian university and one of the only college-level choirs composed entirely of undergraduate students....

Biola suspends all spring sports competition

Biola suspends all spring sports competition
Due to the spread of COVID-19, all sporting events will be canceled until March 30.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

The PacWest Conference has officially suspended all sporting events through March 30 over concerns of the novel coronavirus. All 16 Biola Athletics programs will cancel their conference and non-conference games effective immediately. A reassessment will be made at the end of the month. NCAA President...

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus
Fears of COVID-19 loom over universities across California.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Micah Kim March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Megan Catey flew home to Seattle for spring break, a trip she’s taken many times before. But this time, the junior kinesiology major's flight home was different. Alaska Airlines Flight 465 from Los Angeles to Seattle was bare. Empty...

Men’s basketball beat the odds in first-ever PacWest tournament

Biola's Cinderella story was led by junior Michael Bagatourian, who hit the game-winning three to defeat APU and send BU to the championship round.
The No. 5 seed Eagles fought their way to the PacWest championship game.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Men’s basketball defied expectations this season, making an unprecedented run in their first-ever PacWest conference tournament, taking second overall. The No. 5 ranked Eagles’ Cinderella story came to an end with a heartbreaking...

Azusa Pacific University halts in-person classes

Azusa Pacific University halts in-person classes
Despite zero cases of COVID-19 on campus, APU moves to online instruction.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 12, 2020

Azusa Pacific University announced the cancellation of in-person classes on Thursday, March 12 as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. The university will move to online courses starting March 16 and continuing through the remainder of the semester. “Our strategies align with public health...

Softball splits Silverswords

Softball splits Silverswords
The Eagles took game one of the Hawaii doubleheader against Chaminade University, but fell short in game two.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 10, 2020

Eagles softball took a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii on March 9 to take on Chaminade University in a four-game series. Part one was played out on Monday evening in a doubleheader. Biola took the first game, 4-2, but faced defeat in the second as the Silverswords secured the victory, 1-2. FIRST GAME SUCCESS Chaminade...

Tennis secures clutch victories over Firebirds

Tennis secures clutch victories over Firebirds
Both men and women’s tennis shut out the University of Saint Katherine.
Joey Mistretta March 9, 2020

Biola tennis had a day to remember on Monday, March 9. Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams defeated the University of Saint Katherine Firebirds in convincing fashion. Both teams looked great, as the men won 4-0 while the women won 5-0.  WOMEN DOMINATE IN DOUBLES, SHINE IN SINGLES Freshman...

Softball squeezes by in back-to-back victories

Softball squeezes by in back-to-back victories
The Eagles extend their winning streak to seven after doubleheader victories over Concordia University-Portland.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 29, 2020

Biola softball entered into a two-game series against Concordia University-Portland on Saturday morning at Freedom Field. BU was still riding on the energy that granted them five previous wins going into today's game. The momentum carried on, as the Eagles found themselves on the right side of the 5-4,...

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak

Baseball on a seven-game winning streak
The Eagles continue their dominance with two victories over Hawaii Hilo.
Joey Mistretta February 29, 2020

As spring break begins at Biola University and many students are leaving for vacation, the Biola Baseball team traveled to Hawaii on what they are calling a “business trip.” After winning five straight games going into Friday’s contest, the Eagles were looking to continue their hot streak against...

Tennis dominates Holy Names

Tennis dominates Holy Names
Both the men and women controlled the Hawks in back-to-back victories.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 28, 2020

Eagles’ tennis hosted Holy Names University on Friday afternoon in a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The women set the tone, shutting out Holy Names in a clean 7-0 sweep. The men followed with the same intensity, winning their game 5-2. LOCKED IN The women’s doubles matches were controlled...