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Senior nursing majors trade jerseys for scrubs

Senior outside hitter Becca Branch spikes the ball forcefully over the net for one of many kills she's had this season.
Varsity athletes reflect on juggling nursing school with DII athletics.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). It takes many months to form a single habit. Perfecting a craft takes years. Nursing students accrue thousands of hours within the walls of hospitals and classes. Athletes also find themselves consumed with long days between early morning...

Women’s basketball hopes unity brings success

The women's basketball team comes together for one common goal, winning the 2019-20 NCAA Dll PacWest championship.
The Eagles drive home faith in action as the basis for their upcoming season.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Phillipians 2:2 says, “Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind and purpose.” Head coach Alan Nakamura is forming his team’s structure around this verse and being one...

Women’s golf places fourth in the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate

Women’s golf places fourth in the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate
The Eagles ranked the highest among PacWest teams in a tournament hosted by the Hawaii Hilo University Vulcans.
Zachary Devane and Andi Basista October 30, 2019

The Eagles flew to Waikoloa, Hawaii on Monday, Oct. 28 through Wednesday, Oct. 30 to compete in the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate. Biola came in fourth out of 10 teams overall but was the top PacWest representative.  EAGLES SOAR Sophomore Sami Penor finished out the first round with one of her best...

Men’s swimming places first in the Bay Area Invite

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The women secure runner-up out of five respectable teams at Mills College.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 26, 2019

The Eagles stepped into the pool on Saturday morning focused. The men brought home the first place title while the women earned second place at the Bay Area Invite hosted by Mills College in Oakland, California. Biola women finished the event with 40 points in the women’s 400 yard relay at a time of...

Men’s cross country wins PacWest Championship for the second year in a row

Men’s cross country wins PacWest Championship for the second year in a row
Meanwhile, the women’s team finished 2nd at the conference championship.
Tori Apodaca October 26, 2019

Biola men’s and women’s cross country found themselves on top of the podium for the third year in a row at the 2019 PacWest Conference Championships at Ted Craig Regional Park. The men’s team continued to dominate the course and became back-to-back champions. The women ran into a second place tie...

Biola swim & dive earn two second-place finishes

Biola swim & dive earn two second-place finishes
The Eagles’ men and women collectively had 33 individual top five finishers at the UC Santa Cruz Slug Shootout.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 25, 2019

The Eagles’ swim and dive teams traveled to Santa Cruz, California on Friday afternoon to compete in the Slug Shootout. Both the men and women took home the second place title, as the men ended the day with 511.5 points and the women with 516. The women had five back-to-back finishers in the 50 freestyle...

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names University at home

Biola Volleyball player jumps to spike the ball.
Home Sweep Home: Volleyball earns their second shutout of the weekend, defeating the Holy Names Hawks 3-0.
Tori Apodaca October 19, 2019

Biola volleyball kept their momentum going with another clean win on the weekend against the Holy Names Hawks. Head Coach Aaron Seltzer’s team showed up to Chase Gymnasium, sending the Hawks home in three quick sets.   SHOWING UP STRONG “I thought our seniors did a great job of setting the tone...

Baseball hires third head coach in three years

New manager Jeff Calhoon exchanges smiles with one of his Eagles.
Jeff Calhoon brings a culture centered on blue-collar work ethic and high standards.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Biola baseball is no stranger to a revolving coaching staff. The Eagles are adjusting to yet another head coach, Jeff Calhoon, their third coach in three seasons. Calhoon played D-I baseball at Niagara University and coached for the...

Men’s basketball heightens hopes for upcoming season

Sophomore guard Alex Wright looks to advance the ball into the paint.
The Eagles recruited seven new athletes, three of which reach 6’9” and above to the 2019-20 lineup.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Men’s basketball ended the 2018-19 season in a three-way tie for fifth place in the PacWest Conference, right behind rivals Azusa Pacific University. Unsatisfied with the results, the boys are aiming at to push through the middle of...

Women’s golf soars at the Sonoma State Invite

Biola golfer swings at the ball during the Sonoma State Invite.
The Eagles placed third out of 13 respectable PacWest competitors.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 15, 2019

Women’s golf traveled to Rohnert Park, California to participate in the Sonoma State Invite for a two-day tournament on Oct. 14 and 15. The Eagles bounced back from mediocrity with a third-place finish (314-301) out of 13 teams. Biola blew past big name PacWest competitors such as Point Loma Nazarene...

Volleyball leaves Hawaii with a loss

Senior Becca Branch goes in for the spike.
Last night, the Eagles fell to Hawaii Hilo, resulting in a 1-3 overall record for their Hawaii road trip.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 13, 2019

Volleyball wrapped up their third and final game in Hawaii on Saturday against Hawaii Hilo University. The night did not work in favor of the Eagles, as they return home with another loss at the hands of the Vulcans. Biola was defeated, 1-3, giving them a 1-3 overall record against the PacWest Hawaii...

Men’s soccer prevails over Dominican

Senior defender, Alejandro Pelayo, kicks the ball away from the Biola goal.
Freshman Alex Lugo helps Eagles earn first win of PacWest play.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 12, 2019

Men’s soccer travelled north to take on Dominican University of California Saturday afternoon. The Eagles topped the Penguins 1-0 with an early goal from freshman midfielder Alex Lugo.  Two minutes into the game, Biola asserted dominance with a goal from Lugo. Sophomore midfielder Oscar Rubalcava...