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OCC claims the Nationball Champion title

OCC celebrates their win.
Biola’s long-running tradition continues but ushers in major changes.
Lauren Yee and Dalet Valles September 9, 2023

The new semester has kicked off as incoming and returning students fought to claim the Nationball Champion title. The long-standing tradition of dodgeball between Biola’s “nations,” dorms and the off-campus+community (OCC), ushered in dozens of students to represent their teams with pride.  “I...

Blackstone crowned 2022 nationball champion

A widely-loved tradition returns after two-year hiatus.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2022

The majority of the Biola campus filled with zeal as students made their way to Chase Gymnasium for one of the university’s biggest traditions — Nationball. The Biola tradition is a huge dodgeball tournament against dorms, off-campus+community(OCC). The gym filled up with many students full of...

Men and women swim are named Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Champions

Coach Ryan Kauth jumping in the pool with the women's swim team after being announced the champions.
Biola brings home the first PCSC title in swim program history.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 19, 2021

Both men and women swim and dive teams headed to Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships on Wednesday, April 14. The three-day event took place in Irvine, Calif. at the Woollett Aquatic Center. Both Eagles teams placed No. 1 and were given the title of PCSC Champions. This title is...

Men’s basketball secure the SoCal PacWest Championship

Men’s basketball secure the SoCal PacWest Championship
The Eagles become the 2021 Pod Champions after another victory over Point Loma Nazarene University.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 7, 2021

The Eagles returned to Irvine, Calif. where they went head-to-head with the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions in a makeup game from earlier in the season. Coming off of a historic win against Concordia University Irvine last Saturday, Biola was on a mission to end the season on the best note possible....

SPA hits the road with flag football champs

SPA hits the road with flag football champs
For the first time in school history, a Biola intramural team took on champions from three different schools.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 2, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019.  Before men’s and women’s basketball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their rivalry games, a Biola intramural team entered into a flag football tournament at APU on January 19th. For the first time in the school’s histories,...

Eagles fly to new heights in 2016

Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Men’s basketball concludes their best season in twenty-five years.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 22, 2016
Men’s basketball concludes their best season in twenty-five years.

Eagles grounded in upset by Evangels

Eagles men’s basketball conclude a phenomenal season with an unfortunate second round elimination.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 19, 2016
Eagles men’s basketball conclude a phenomenal season with an unfortunate second round elimination.

Eagles claim GSAC Tournament

To view the photo gallery from the event, scroll to the end of the article.  |  Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES
Men’s soccer earns a spot in NAIA nationals after winning the GSAC Tournament
Jack Finck, Writer November 17, 2015
Men’s soccer earns a spot in NAIA nationals after winning the GSAC Tournament

Women share first conference title since 2004

Junior Taylor Venegas pushes her way towards the ball in the heat of Biola's home game last week. | Matthew Matiz/THE CHIMES
Biola obtains first round bye in GSAC Tournament after Saturday’s clincher versus ACU.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 6, 2015
Biola obtains first round bye in GSAC Tournament after Saturday’s clincher versus ACU.

Women’s soccer wins GSAC title

Matthew Maitz/THE CHIMES
The Eagles shut out Arizona Christian’s offense by holding them to two shots, earns number one seat in GSAC Tournament.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager November 3, 2015
The Eagles shut out Arizona Christian’s offense by holding them to two shots, earns number one seat in GSAC Tournament.