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The Chimes

The Caf is changing for the better

The cafeteria is working to improve the dining experience after students raise concerns.
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer March 14, 2022

Bon Appetit is Biola's main provider for cafeteria food on campus. On January 27th and 28th, the Caf recently held food forums to hear students’ concerns and thoughts about what can be improved—in pursuit of bettering their menu items and quality of food. This is a personal issue for students living...

Men’s tennis takes loss against CUI

Men’s tennis takes loss against CUI
The Eagles fell 3-4 against the Golden Eagles.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 14, 2022

Men’s tennis played in Irvine, California against Concordia University Irvine on March 11 and lost, 3-4, in seven closely fought matches. CLINCHING THE DOUBLES The Eagles beat the Golden Eagles in doubles. Juniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona swept the court with a 6-2 victory over CUI. Junior...

Women’s tennis add to their win streak

Women’s tennis add to their win streak
The Eagles take an easy win versus MTU and sweep Holy Names University the following day, 7-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 11, 2022

Women’s tennis played two back-to-back home games on March 8-9 versus Michigan Tech University and won, 4-0, due to the lack of players for the Huskies. The Eagles faced off against Holy Names University on Wednesday and continued the win streak with another clean sweep earning a score of 7-0. MICHIGAN...

Men’s tennis sweep two days in a row

Men’s tennis sweep two days in a row
The Eagles annihilate both Michigan Tech and Holy Names, 7-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 11, 2022

Men’s tennis played two back-to-back home games on March 8-9 versus Michigan Tech University and won, 7-0. The Eagles also competed against Holy Names University and continued the win streak of seven with another clean sweep, earning a score of 7-0. MICHIGAN TECH The Eagles won every single and doubles...

Softball loses to CUI in doubleheader

Softball loses to CUI in doubleheader
The Eagles lost by a slim margin in game one, but were utterly defeated in game two.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 11, 2022

Softball played back-to-back games against Concordia University Irvine on March 10 in Irvine, California and lost their first game 4-5 and their second 0-5. CLOSE, BUT NOT QUITE The Eagles aimed to give the Golden Eagles a run for their money. Sophomore outfielder Allie Beck scored the first run of...

Women’s water polo breaks their win streak

Women’s water polo breaks their win streak
The Eagles hosted rivals APU and were defeated, 12-8.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 10, 2022

Women’s water polo returned home to face off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars after three wins in last week's tournament, which included two back-to-back wins. The Eagles had a strong start with a one-point lead to finish the first period, but unfortunately lost in the end, 12-8. STARTING...

Biola’s mask mandate reversal brings sigh of relief

Biola’s mask mandate reversal brings sigh of relief
After nearly two years, things begin to return to normal.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 7, 2022

It has been almost two years since the world shut down as a result of COVID-19. Biola students, as well as students around the world, faced dramatic changes as they returned after spring break for a seemingly normal few days before being sent back home to avoid getting sick. The continual adaptation...

Baseball gets stuck in a win-lose situation

Baseball gets stuck in a win-lose situation
The Eagles beat the Hawks on Saturday only to lose on Sunday.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 3, 2022

Baseball played a doubleheader in Oakland, California against Holy Names University on Feb. 26 and won, 17-4 and 11-8. The next day, Feb. 27, they played another doubleheader against Holy Names, losing 3-4 and 4-5.  SATURDAY - GAME ONE Hot off a landslide win, Biola saw some trouble in the first three...

Voices from Talbot’s Kyiv campus

Voices from Talbot’s Kyiv campus
The Ukraine campus shares its story of invasion, war and God’s faithfulness.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 25, 2022

After the fall of the Soviet Union, three men identified a need for more seminaries in Ukraine to minister to the nation as well as the rest of Eastern Europe. Working alongside Biola University, they began a program with Talbot Seminary: a Master of Arts degree in Biblical and Theological Studies/Diversified...

Women’s basketball achieves back-to-back wins

Women’s basketball achieves back-to-back wins
The Eagles continue their winning streak against Point Loma and Holy Names.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 24, 2022

Just ahead of the PacWest Conference Tournament, women's basketball began their final week of in-season games facing Point Loma Nazarene University on Monday night and Holy Names University the following day. Biola currently stands in the No. 3 spot in the PacWest Conference. Freshman guard Amiah...

Baseball decimates Cal Poly Pomona

Baseball decimates Cal Poly Pomona
The Eagles’ early lead brings success over the Broncos, 12-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 23, 2022

Baseball played in Pomona, California against Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 22 and won, 12-4. Throughout the game, the Eagles dominated the Broncos, not letting them score for most of the game. EARLY LEAD Biola was quick to redeem their recent losing streak with junior outfielder Tyler Baca scoring the first...

Women’s tennis defeats Azusa for first time since 1999

Women’s tennis defeats Azusa for first time since 1999
The Eagles win 5-2 against the Cougars.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 23, 2022

Women’s tennis played a home game against Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 19 and won, 5-2. EAGLES DOUBLE UP The Eagles had an intense morning playing against the Cougars. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia came out strong with the first win against Azusa, 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore...