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The Chimes

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...

Women’s tennis victorious against Cal State LA

Women’s tennis victorious against Cal State LA
The Eagles win 7-0 against the Golden Eagles.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 18, 2022

Women’s tennis played California State University Los Angeles on Feb. 17 in Los Angeles, California and won, 7-0. CLINCHING DOUBLES The Eagles had an intense afternoon against the Golden Eagles. Both teams fought hard against each other, the volleys getting returned from each side relentlessly. The...

Softball takes back-to-back losses against CSUMB

Softball takes back-to-back losses against CSUMB
The Eagles lack offensive efficiency against the Otters.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 12, 2022

Softball lost both games in a doubleheader against the CSU Monterey Bay Otters, 2-1, 8-0. Overall, the Eagles struggled to score runs, tallying one run between the two games. Though the Eagles recorded nine hits in the first game, they only managed one run. In the second game, they struggled mightily...

Do not underestimate encouragement

Do not underestimate encouragement
Encouragement is a positive trait that can lift others up.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 11, 2022

There is something special about encouragement. Whether one gives encouragement or receives it, encouragements brighten even the darkest day. Genuine encouragement is underrated in today’s society. Often, flippant comments are used in everyday language. However, without intention behind encouragement,...

Women’s tennis take weekend wins against CalTech and Redlands

Women’s tennis take weekend wins against CalTech and Redlands
The Eagles only allowed both teams one point, Beavers 8-1, Bulldogs 6-1.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 5, 2022

Women’s tennis played their first away game of the spring semester on Feb. 4 in Pasadena, California against the California Institute of Technology and won, 8-1. On Saturday, the Eagles flew home to defeat the University of Redlands, 6-1. SEVEN POINT LEAD OVER THE BEAVERS The Eagles were eager to...

Biola Counseling Center offers new student support groups

Biola Counseling Center offers new student support groups
Supporting BCC therapy groups allows for more students to join.
Julianne Foster February 1, 2022

The Biola Counseling Center promotes therapy and counseling groups to help students, adding three new support groups this semester. According to its site, the groups allow students to “explore life and address challenges together with others who share their same concerns in confidential, supportive...

Women’s basketball falls short against the Academy of Art

Women's basketball falls short against the Academy of Art
The Eagles put up a fight against the Urban Knight but lost from a lack of consistency.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 27, 2022

Though the Eagles put up a fight against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights on Thursday, they ended the game with a loss, 83-61. The Eagles held their own at the free-throw line, shooting 72.7%, but lacked offensive efficiency and scored low on their field goals and 3-pointers. However, the...