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Biola names Nikki Udria new softball coach

Biola softball
The former Division I softball standout was previously an assistant on Lori Coleman’s staff.
Austin Green, Managing Editor August 12, 2018
Biola Athletics stayed in-house with its biggest coaching change of summer 2018, announcing Tuesday that former assistant Nikki Udria will become the ninth head softball coach in Eagles history. Udria takes over a team on the rise that lost only two graduating seniors from last year.

Sexual assault display uses questionable statistics

Sexual assault display uses questionable statistics
While the 1-in-5 statistic is inaccurate, the study has several merits.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 25, 2018

“There are lies, damned lies and statistics,” the well-known American author Mark Twain once wrote concerning the persuasive force of generalizing numbers. Over the past few weeks during sexual assault awareness month, Metzger Lawn hosted an It’s On Us display featuring the visual representation...

Men’s golf places 10th in Turlock

Biola Golf
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer April 10, 2018

Men’s golf finished near the lower end of the leaderboard at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational on April 2-3, but they still posted one of their best tournament scores of the year. SEASON RECORD The Eagles put in their best day of the entire season on April 2, hitting under 310 on both of their...

Women’s golf succeeds in Santa Cruz

Women’s golf succeeds in Santa Cruz
Loibl launches Biola into third place finish.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer April 3, 2018

The Eagles put in a very strong showing in their final regular season competition, the University of California Santa Cruz Invitational, on March 30-31 by placing third in a field of nine teams. Five Biola golfers landed in the individual top 25. FOUNDATIONAL FIRST DAY On the first day, the Eagles...

A Q&A with Todd Guy

Todd Guy
Get to know the future School of Fine Arts and Communications dean.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor March 21, 2018

Q: WHAT’S YOUR BACKSTORY? A: “I did my undergraduate work at Marion College, and while I was there, I studied church music, music education and applied voice… Then went on and got my master’s at Northwestern University in Chicago. I knew that I wanted to either teach at the collegiate level...

Softball takes three in Tucson

Softball takes three in Tucson
Biola destroys opponents in exciting Cactus Classic.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 20, 2018

On a multi-game day on Feb. 17 in Tucson, Ariz., the Eagles went 3-0, outscoring their opponents by a total of 18-1. The Franklin Pierce University Ravens, Lubbock Christian University Chaps and Western Oregon University Wolves became the victims of Biola’s scintillating offense and shutdown pitching. STARTING...

Baseball stomps out Flames

Baseball stomps out Flames
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 16, 2018

After a shaky start, baseball held the visiting Bethesda University Flamesscoreless over the last five innings to secure a 13-5 victory on Thursday. Biola’s third blowout victory in a row sees them begin the season in strong fashion. EARLY ERRORS REMEDIED BY RELIEVERS Biola went down 2-0 in the...

SMU navigates difficulty in election proposal

An image of the SMU logo
Over the last two years, SMU has continued to see changes to its presidential election process.
John Kay, Freelance Writer February 14, 2018

After a mix-up regarding the Student Missionary Union constitution, their board of directors have reverted back to an election process for this year’s SMU presidential election. Over the last two years, SMU has seen multiple changes to its presidential election process. In 2016-17, the board of...

Turn Your Campus encourages increase in diversity

Turn Your Campus encourages increase in diversity
Campus fills with people of color through the faces of young students.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor February 13, 2018

Once every year, unbeknownst to many students—except to those who go to the Caf between 12 and 3 p.m. on Saturdays—Biola hosts hundreds of junior high and high school students from all over Orange and LA counties and their surrounding areas. I have had the opportunity to serve with Turn Your Campus twice...

Men’s tennis comes out strong in victory

Men’s tennis comes out strong in victory
First win of the season boosts Eagles ahead of three-game homestand.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 13, 2018

Men’s tennis showed up in a big way on Feb. 10, beating Chapman University8-1 across all matches, marking Biola men’s tennis’ first win over an NCAAopponent since joining the NCAA this past year. Following three straight losses to open the 2018 season, the Eagles head home with their first win...

Men’s tennis swept at Riverside

Men’s tennis swept at Riverside
Division I team proves too much to handle for the Eagles.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 10, 2018

The rough start to 2018 continues for men’s tennis, as their counterparts from the University of California Riverside came out in full force on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Highlanders, fresh off a series of losses, bounced back in their home match against the Eagles with a score of 7-0. SWEEP IN SINGLES,...

Atticus Shaffer of “The Middle” stars in CMA sponsored podcast

Actor Atticus Shaffer shares his experiences as a Christian navigating a secular field during a live recording of a podcast made in conjunction with the department of cinema and media arts on Feb. 3.
Shaffer shares his perspective on faith in the entertainment industry at CMA’s event.
Madisyn Steiner, Freelance Writer February 6, 2018

The cinema and media arts department hosted a podcast recording of The Lucas Miles Show with his special guest Atticus Shaffer of ABC’s “The Middle” on February 3. Shaffer discussed with Miles his experience growing up in the entertainment industry and how his faith shapes his work. Shaffer...