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Athlete of the week: Men’s Soccer’s Leo Thompson

Athlete of the week: Men’s Soccer’s Leo Thompson
The junior forward saved his best game of the season for last, netting three goals in his team’s season finale.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

After a fantastic year full of many highlights, junior forward Leo Thompson put forth his best offensive game yet in the final match of the season. Taking on Dominican University on a beautiful senior night at Al Barbour field last Saturday, the Birmingham, England native dazzled with a hat trick,...

Volleyball books trip to NCCAA championships

Sophomore middle blocker Bekah Roth serves a ball during the Eagles' game against Azusa Pacific University on Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win NCCAA West Regional with two victories at home.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

Volleyball hosted the NCCAA West Regional Championship in Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday, playing a semifinal game at 9 a.m. and the championship game at 7 p.m. In the morning game, the defending NCCAA champion Eagles rolled over New Hope Christian College in straight sets, and they booked a trip to this...

Talbot and Torrey partner for new master’s program

Talbot and Torrey partner for new master’s program
Talbot and Torrey join to craft a new master’s program to address the current culture of the age.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Talbot School of Theology has long touted its mission to prepare students to become deep theological thinkers with a strong biblical foundation. The Torrey Honors Institute has a similar commitment to pursue “Bonum, Verum, Pulchrum”—Latin...

Women’s soccer loses in overtime heartbreaker

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Eagles finish season with gut-wrenching loss to Dominican at the end of overtime.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

Women’s soccer kicked off their final game of the year Saturday on a beautiful night at Al Barbour field, taking on Dominican University. After battling to a 1-1 tie in regulation, the Penguins headed home a free kick in the last seconds of the first overtime to take the victory 2-1. “We had...

Win falls just out of reach for Swim at APU

Win falls just out of reach for Swim at APU
The Eagles suffered a close Cornerstone loss.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor November 3, 2018

Women’s swim and dive traveled to Azusa Pacific University looking to improve after 2017’s deep-cutting defeat. The Eagles pushed hard but fell five points short at the end of the meet. Several athletes led Biola, including junior Rachel Stinchcomb who earned a personal best time in the 200 fly....

The hidden danger in soulcraft

CEO of the College Board David Coleman speaks at "Q" in Nashville, TN.
The greatest temptation in soulcraft is to believe that you craft your own soul by becoming someone else.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 2, 2018

There is an irony found in the title of an old Gameboy Advance Kirby game, “Nightmare in Dreamland,” that captures the hidden danger of a recent article written by the CEO of the College Board. David Coleman writes for Christianity Today that religious and faith-based institutions have a long...

Volleyball rolls over Dominican

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Eagles pick up a dominant straight-set win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Volleyball traveled north to take on Dominican University Friday in a PacWest matchup, and picked up a dominant sweep of the Penguins led by a very efficient night from all the Eagles’ hitters. The first set went well from the beginning for Biola, as they scored the first five points, led by two...

Plendcio blazes trail both as runner and man of God

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Cross country is in first place in the PacWest, thanks in large part to the Eagles’ emerging star junior.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Talking to junior men’s cross country athlete Gabe Plendcio, one might not think he has become one of the best distance runners in the PacWest conference. His humble attitude and gratefulness toward the sport of cross country shine through...

Men’s Cross Country wins Biola’s first PacWest championship

Men’s Cross Country wins Biola’s first PacWest championship
Gabe Plendcio, men’s team wins first place at Woodward Park while the women take third.
Joel Ashor and Andi Basista November 2, 2018

Cross country traveled to Woodward Park in Fresno, California for the PacWest championships Friday morning and made history for Biola Athletics. The men’s team came out on top with a total time of 2:06:44 to win the school’s first ever PacWest championship, and the women also had a podium finish...

Women’s soccer dominates Holy Names in victory

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Eagles use a trio of first half goals to earn 3-0 win.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 1, 2018

Women’s soccer returned home for a PacWest matchup against Holy Names University on a beautiful Thursday night, and the Eagles got a much-needed conference win led by three first half goals, including two from junior forward AnnMarie Alvarez. “I knew we had a lot of heart and it felt really good...

AOTW: Womens golf’s Sami Penor

AOTW: Womens golf’s Sami Penor
An individual national title proves to be enough to earn Penor this week’s honors.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 31, 2018

Rarely does the Chimes recognize someone twice with the Athlete of the Week Award, let alone twice within four weeks. But recently, there has been cause to make an exception and it comes in the form of a freshman phenom. Spearheading women’s golf’s fight for its first national championship in team...

Women’s soccer takes third conference loss

Women’s soccer takes third conference loss
Eagles lose 3-1 to PacWest champion Point Loma.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 29, 2018

Women’s soccer traveled south to San Diego, California on Monday to take on Point Loma Nazarene University in a PacWest matchup. The Sea Lions clinched the conference title thanks to the Eagles’ tie last Saturday against Azusa Pacific University, and they continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory...