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Women’s basketball experience first loss of the season

Women’s basketball experience first loss of the season
The Eagles fall to the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos, 81-76.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 17, 2021

Women’s basketball faced off against the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Broncos on Wednesday night at the Kellogg Arena. Biola was unable to muster up another win and lost the first game of the season to the Broncos, 81-76.  Redshirt sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led the Eagles’...

Biola drops win in PacWest finals overtime

Biola drops win in PacWest finals overtime
The Eagles battled the Cougars intensely until the end.
Stephanie Guevara, Freelance Writer November 14, 2021

After 90 minutes of intense back and forth battle, men’s soccer dropped the win against Azusa Pacific University, 3-2, within 19 seconds of overtime on Saturday night at Al Barbour Field.  Biola began the game with an intense offense that was pressing hard on APU’s defense. Graduate midfielder...

Women’s basketball start a win streak

Women’s basketball start a win streak
The Eagles defeat the Toros in a conference challenge, 72-69.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 14, 2021

Women’s basketball faced off against the California State University of Dominguez Hills Toros on Nov. 13 in Los Angeles, California. Biola hustled on the court and won their second game of the season, 72-69. The Eagles finished the game with a total of 15 turnover points, 14 second chance points and...

Women’s basketball starts the season with a win

Women’s basketball starts the season with a win
The Eagles bounced back from two pre-season losses to defeat Cal State LA in overtime, 81-74.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 12, 2021

Women’s basketball traveled to Los Angeles, California on Friday afternoon to compete against California State University of Los Angeles. Biola defeated the Golden Eagles in an overtime opportunity, 81-74. Redshirt sophomore guard Stephanie Lee led Biola’s offense with 23 points and three rebounds....

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation
Victims should be the first priority.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

It is no secret that the Church has a lengthy history of sexual abuse. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 79% of U.S. adults believe that recent reports of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church reflect problems that continue to happen. Various statistics and reports surfaced of the church’s worldwide...

Student perspectives on extra semesters

Student perspectives on extra semesters
Universities consider extending timeline for student success.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer October 25, 2021

According to a report from the National Center for Education Statistics, 62% of students take longer than four years to graduate. The Biden administration outlined reasons for low graduation rates including overall income, difficult transferable courses and family planning. GRADUATING FROM BIOLA Though...

Biola film “Incalculable Unknowns” showcases the importance of sisterhood

The cast and crew of "Incalculable Unknowns" gather for a post-production picture.
Biola’s Motion Picture Production class will release two separate films this semester.
Kate Bomar, Photographer October 23, 2021

For the first time, Biola’s Motion Picture Production class will release two films in one semester. This year's group of students have come together to bring their imaginative world to life in the first film, “Incalculable Unknowns.” Director Annabel White and producer Sarah Umhau could not be...

Volleyball crushed by Concordia University

Volleyball crushed by Concordia University
The Eagles lose to CUI, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2021

On Saturday, volleyball headed to Irvine, California to face off against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The Eagles lost the first three sets leading them to lose overall, 3-0. Today’s loss places them at a 5-3 standing in the PacWest Conference.  BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Eagles started...

Volleyball breaks losing streak

Volleyball breaks losing streak
The Eagles sweep Hawaii Pacific, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2021

On Friday night, the Eagles redeemed two five-set losses with a consecutive three-set win against the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks. The win places Biola at 4-2 standing in the PacWest Conference. By the end of the game the Eagles tallied 57 points, 42 kills, nine aces and six blocks. QUICK VICTORY  The...

Volleyball splits another tournament

Volleyball splits another tournament
The Eagles head to the Pacific Northwest for their second tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 12, 2021

Volleyball had four days of rest before their next set of games in Seattle, Washington on Sept. 9-11. Biola competed in the 2021 SPU-CWU Invitational, facing off against Seattle Pacific University,  Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon and Central Washington University. Similar to the last tournament,...

Men’s water polo debut in San Diego

Men’s water polo debut in San Diego
Biola’s newest team has their first tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 5, 2021

Men’s water polo competed for the first time in Biola history. The Eagles headed down south to La Jolla, California for the University of California San Diego Triton Invitational on Sept. 4-5. Men’s water polo competed against No. 1 National Champions UCLA, Westcliff University, Pepperdine University...

Volleyball sets off the season

Volleyball sets off the season
The Eagles head to Alaska for their season opener.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 4, 2021

Volleyball started their season in Anchorage, Alaska at the UAA Invitational. Biola competed against University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Texas A&M International and University of Indianapolis. The Eagles unfortunately lost to the UAA Seawolves on day one, 2-3. Despite...