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Outbreak moves through heavily vaccinated nearby campus

Outbreak moves through heavily vaccinated nearby campus
Despite an 89% vaccination rate, Chapman University sees over 200 positive cases in first week.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 3, 2021

Many schools returned to in-person learning, transitioning away from virtual learning. While mask mandates at Biola University and other private institutions are in place due to the global pandemic, vaccination records are still of debate. All University of California campuses are requiring proof...

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman

Baseball continues losing streak against Chapman
The Eagles fell to the Chapman University Panthers in a stunning 4-13 loss, adding to their three-game losing streak.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 8, 2021

Biola baseball has continued to struggle this season, falling to the Chapman University Panthers in Orange, Calif. on Wednesday night, 4-13.  SWING AND A MISS The Panthers came out roaring with a commanding first two innings. In the bottom of the first inning, Chapman was able to score two runs and...

Racist vandalism marks Black History Month

Black History Month posters in Horton Hall were defaced, at least one marked with a racial slur.
Lack of information about the incident leaves students confused and hurt.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick February 21, 2020

This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20. This story was updated on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. with new information regarding the university’s response to the incident. Posters of influential African American leaders—abolitionists and freedom fighters—defaced by a racial slur.  ...

Men’s tennis comes out strong in victory

Men’s tennis comes out strong in victory
First win of the season boosts Eagles ahead of three-game homestand.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 13, 2018

Men’s tennis showed up in a big way on Feb. 10, beating Chapman University8-1 across all matches, marking Biola men’s tennis’ first win over an NCAAopponent since joining the NCAA this past year. Following three straight losses to open the 2018 season, the Eagles head home with their first win...

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes

Swim and dive gain strong individual finishes
Lisa Tixier continues domination while several men pick up wins.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 22, 2018

Biola swim and dive competed in a meet against Azusa Pacific University, Concordia University, California State University East Bay and Soka University of America on Jan. 20. Both the men’s and women’s teams ultimately proved outnumbered against their competitive opponents as the men finished...

Men’s and women’s swim and dive take top finishes

Men’s and women’s swim and dive take top finishes
Women end meet on top with several wins.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor January 18, 2018

Men’s and women’s swim and dive competed in their first four dual meet of 2018 against Chapman University, University of La Verne and Mills Collegeon Jan. 12. The men’s team placed third over ULV and the women’s team finished first in nine of the 11 events. The meet also provided a good chance...

Traditional dating norm perpetuates guilt

Brooks Ginnan/THE CHIMES
Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 23, 2017
Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Men’s Tennis Derek James

Courtesy of Steven Guersch
With James extending his unbeaten streak in singles to start the season and Biola career, he wins this week’s award.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 22, 2017
With James extending his unbeaten streak in singles to start the season and Biola career, he wins this week’s award.

Bird-of-prey shootout at Biola tennis center

Photo Courtesy of Neil morgan
Biola’s tennis teams lost to the Holy Names Hawks, with the women losing 7-2 and the men 5-4.
Dale Fredriks, Writer February 22, 2017
Biola’s tennis teams lost to the Holy Names Hawks, with the women losing 7-2 and the men 5-4.

NCAA talent tests Biola tennis

  Courtesy of Steven Guersch
Biola’s tennis teams faced off against Holy Names and Chapman, garnering one win and two losses.
Dale Fredriks, Writer February 22, 2017
Biola’s tennis teams faced off against Holy Names and Chapman, garnering one win and two losses.

Eagles dull Cougars’ claws

Women’s basketball grabs wins over NCAA opponents Chapman and Azusa Pacific.
Women’s basketball grabs wins over NCAA opponents Chapman and Azusa Pacific.
Dale Fredriks, Writer December 8, 2016
Women’s basketball grabs wins over NCAA opponents Chapman and Azusa Pacific.

Volleyball extinguishes the Firestorm

Biola won over the Arizona Christian Firestorm in three sets to continue their perfect conference record.
Dale Fredriks, Writer September 13, 2016
Biola won over the Arizona Christian Firestorm in three sets to continue their perfect conference record.