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Women’s water polo takes first program victory

Women’s water polo takes first program victory
The Eagles make a splash at LBSU mini tournament.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 23, 2022

In the first game of their kickstart season for women’s water polo, the Eagles showed out at the Long Beach State University mini tournament in Long Beach, California. Though the Eagles fought hard against Pomona-Pitzer, the Sagehens ultimately took a narrow two-point win, 9-7, in their first match....

Biola eases into the semester remotely

Biola eases into the semester remotely
Like many other Southern California universities Biola students start spring semester out of the classroom.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 11, 2022

During the holiday season the omicron variant spread across the country, leading higher education in California and abroad to reevaluate in-person learning. On Dec. 29 Biola announced that the spring semester would start remotely. ARRIVING ON CAMPUS Biola’s plan to start the semester online only...

Men’s basketball win their conference opener

Men’s basketball win their conference opener
The Eagles continue on a win streak defeating Fresno Pacific, 84-76.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor December 3, 2021

Men's basketball played their first conference game on Thursday night to face off against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. Biola put points on the board first and secured an early four-point lead, but the Sunbirds quickly tied the game in the first half. It was back and forth between the two teams...

Men’s basketball executed West Coast Baptist

Men’s basketball executed West Coast Baptist
The Eagles gain another win, 105-59.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

Men's basketball returned home on Nov. 27 for their third game of Thanksgiving week to face off against West Coast Baptist College. Biola put points on the board first and left West Coast Baptist drowning in an overwhelming win. The Eagles completely dominated on the court, gaining a 29-point lead with...

Men’s basketball start a win streak

Men’s basketball start a win streak
The Eagles slaughter La Sierra, 84-55.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 27, 2021

Men's basketball faced off against the La Sierra University Golden Eagles at home on Wednesday night. Biola started a win streak by winning back-to-back games. The Eagles mopped the floor with La Sierra, 84-55.  Redshirt junior guard Alex Wright led the flock making 14 points, three steals and five...

Men’s water polo finish their season with a win

Men’s water polo finish their season with a win
The Eagles compete in the 2021 WWPA Championship.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 21, 2021

On Friday morning the men’s water polo team headed to Davis, California to compete against Fresno Pacific University, University of California at Davis and Concordia University Irvine at the Western Water Polo Association Championship. The Eagles split day one of competition with a victory against...

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...