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Volleyball takes tight five-set win

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Azusa Pacific on Oct. 3, 2018. Photo by Michael Nerud / THE CHIMES [File]
Eagles continue winning ways in victory over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 5, 2018

Following their five-set comeback win at home against Azusa Pacific University on Wednesday, volleyball was back in action at Chase Gymnasium to take on PacWest foe Dominican University Friday. The Eagles fought hard for a another five-set victory over the Penguins in a gritty performance. The Eagles...

Campus Safety brings earthquake simulator to Biola

Campus Safety brings earthquake simulator to Biola
Earthquake simulator prepares students for Southern California earthquakes.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 5, 2018

Campus Safety brought an earthquake simulator to Fluor Fountain on Oct. 2 to better prepare students who were unaccustomed to earthquake-prone Southern California. All students were welcome to participate in the 18-second simulation of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake. Big Shaker Enterprises, which supplied...

SGA Rundown: Athletics, commuters and the SUB highlight last meeting before Torrey weekend

The new SGA logo
The senate hosted a passionate presentation from Commuter Life and passed two proposals from SGA President Sierra McCoy.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 4, 2018

The Student Government Association senate set out Thursday to take care of some familiar business in an unfamiliar place. The senate moved its meeting to the Lehman Board Conference room in Metzger Hall as their normal space in the Student Union Building was temporarily transformed into a backstage area...

Cornerstone comeback: Volleyball storms back for five-set win over APU

Photo by Abram Hammer / THE CHIMES
Eagles rally from two sets down to take an instant classic from their archrivals.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

The sign above the scoreboard read “welcome to Biola,” and for the first two sets, Azusa Pacific University made themselves at home. But after squeaking out a win in set three, Biola volleyball turned the tables—and turned Wednesday’s Cornerstone Cup rivalry game into an instant classic. The...

Women’s golf wins NCCAA West Regional

Sophia Karnazes grins on the golf green as coach Jane Carr pumps her fist into the air.
Eagles post a great score to claim victory in Indio.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 1, 2018

Women’s golf traveled to the desert on Monday, taking on Ottawa University Arizona in a National Christian College Athletics Association regional in Indio, Calif. Biola defeated the Spirit to book their trip to Florida for the NCCAA championships Oct. 22-24. Freshman Sami Penor led the Eagles in...

Freshmen lead the way by the bay for women’s soccer

Biola Women's Soccer
Key late saves by Vivianna Poli backed up Sierra Rangel’s goal to keep team undefeated in conference play.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 29, 2018

Freshman forward Sierra Rangel converted a late penalty kick, freshman goalkeeper Vivianna Poli made nine saves, and junior forward Paula-Marie Labate added a first-half goal to give Biola women’s soccer a 2-1 win at Notre Dame de Namur University on Saturday. The Eagles remain undefeated in PacWest...

Men’s soccer loses tough battle

Photo Illustration by Kyle Kohner
Eagles keep it tight throughout, but fall 2-1 to Notre Dame De Namur.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

Men’s soccer kicked off their second PacWest matchup Saturday at Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont, Calif. The Eagles fought until the end, but ended up coming out on the wrong side of a 2-1 defeat. Junior Luis Rodriguez started in goal for Biola, and he was tested early in the first half...

Volleyball picks up win on the road

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow (4) digs a ball out during the Eagles' game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 28, 2018 as sophomore libro Sami Hover (15) and sophomore outside hitter Savannah Hilde (19) look on. Courtesy of George Rodriguez/Biola Athletics
Eagles win their seventh PacWest game at Fresno Pacific
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer September 28, 2018

Volleyball traveled to Fresno, Calif. Friday for a PacWest matchup against Fresno Pacific University. The Eagles fought their way to a four-set win led by a dominant performance from junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow, a native of nearby Clovis, Calif. who started her collegiate career at Fresno State...

Men’s Soccer takes win in first PacWest matchup

Photo Illustration by Kyle Kohner
The Eagles start conference play off right with a 2-0 victory at Art U.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

Biola men’s soccer kicked off PacWest competition on the road at Academy of Art University on Thursday. They got off to a hot start thanks to senior captain and midfielder Kousei Mattox’s goal and assist that propelled them to a 2-0 victory over the Urban Knights. The Eagles came into the game...

Women’s soccer battles for win in OT slugfest

Biola Women's Soccer
Biola takes first conference game in overtime 1-0.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

The Eagles took on Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Calif. Thursday in their PacWest opener. After having many shots blocked in regulation, freshman midfielder Katelyn Penner pushed home the winner in the 99th minute to secure the 1-0 victory for Biola. Read more on Biola Athletics

Christina DenBoer sparks Eagles in return from injury

Christina DenBoer sparks Eagles in return from injury
Volleyball receives a huge boost as DenBoer comes back from two year injury hiatus.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 27, 2018

Celebrating enthusiastically with her teammates following a huge conference win, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer showed her excitement to be back on the court with her teammates playing the sport that she loves. DenBoer has handled the difficult road back from two major injuries with...

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep

Two DenBoers, twelve Eagles, one sweep
Volleyball picks up its fifth straight-set win in PacWest.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Volleyball closed out their four-game homestand on Wednesday night, taking on Concordia University Irvine in a PacWest matchup. Biola came out on top with a sweep of the Eagles of Concordia, led by excellent overall team play. Biola started the first set on fire, taking an early 11-4 lead on a kill...