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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Black History Month is worth celebrating

Black History Month is worth celebrating
February is dedicated to celebration and reconciliation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 21, 2022

Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. The month honors Black Americans—their history and their achievements. The month also allows a dedicated time to reflect on years of hardship, trial and injustice. It is a time to contemplate how far the country has come and identify...

Men’s tennis takes loss against Azusa

Men’s tennis takes loss against Azusa
The Eagles lose 4-3 against the Cougars.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 20, 2022

Men’s tennis played at home against Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 19 and lost, 4-3. EAGLES LOSE THE DOUBLES The Eagles lost doubles to Azusa. Sophomore Callen Hein and freshman Tomas Gomez lost their match 6-2. Juniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona ended the doubles, losing 6-4. Junior...

Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses

Women’s water polo suffers three back-to-back losses
In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, the Eagles failed to gain any victories.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

In the Fresno State Mini Tournament, women’s water polo suffered three straight losses against Fresno State University, University of the Pacific and San Jose State University, 15-7, 15-5, 14-5. Though the Eagles fought hard, they were ultimately unable to take home any victories.  SEVEN-POINT SURGE In...

Track and field take multiple first place finishes

Track and field take multiple first place finishes
Men’s and women’s track and field competed in their first meet of the season at the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

Men and women’s track and field competed at the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers, hosted by Pomona-Pitzer athletics, in their first campaign of the season. The men and women competed in the all day meet on Feb. 19, taking multiple first, second and third place finishes in 100 events.  RUNNING...

Women’s basketball takes four-point victory against APU

Women’s basketball takes four-point victory against APU
The Eagles take their first win against the Cougars, after an 11-game losing streak against Azusa Pacific.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

In a hardfought match, Biola took the victory against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars, winning by four points, 55-51. Both teams faced difficulty pulling away with the lead, resulting in a hardfought matchup, with the Eagles edging out the victory by the end of the game. Biola has not won a game...

Baseball unable to overcome CSULA for a second time

Baseball unable to overcome CSULA for a second time
The Eagles add to their losses this season, 10-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 19, 2022

On Feb. 18, baseball played against the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles at home for game two of four. Biola took an early one-point lead in the third inning but CSULA left Biola in the dust the rest of the game as Cal State LA added to the board and eventually won, 10-2.  EARLY LEAD The start...