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Biola’s Men’s Basketball during Midnight Madness 2024
Basketball season is back.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor November 12, 2024

Excitement is filling the air, with expectations running high. One can almost hear the cheers of the crowd from the Red Sea in Chase Gymnasium. Biolans witness firsthand the squeaks of shoes on the hardwood and the swoosh of the net. That’s right: basketball season is among us. After last season’s...

Midnight Madness 2024

Men’s Basketball at Midnight Madness, Oct. 14
Return of the Madness
Sophie Kosted, Guest Writer October 18, 2024

On a campus like Biola, it’s easy to assume that everyone knows everything, from relationship drama to events to sports games. But from empty bleachers to unfilled auditorium seats, this is clearly untrue. Divisions among athletes, off-campus students and residence halls merit disconnection from each...

Celebrating Gospel Fest 2024

Gospel Choir leading worship during Gospel Fest.
Worshiping the Lord in a variety of ways with Gospel Choir.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2024

The night of Jan. 28, people from all around campus and outside of Biola poured into Chase Gymnasium to celebrate an annual Biola tradition: Gospel Fest. The crowd gathered at the bleachers or the center of the gym, clapping and cheering as the Gospel Choir strode up to the front. The band struck...

Prayer and worship break out during and after Missions Conference

Met By Love worship leads students in song during Missions Conference.
Missions Conference prompts student baptisms and 24-hour singing.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2023

Following the 93rd annual Missions Conference, students engaged in extensive prayer and worship to strengthen their walks with Christ. As a common occurrence, extended worship after night sessions were conducted. The conference, however, had more to offer outside of Chase Gymnasium.  On March 23,...

Volleyball crushes Point Loma on Senior Night

Junior defensive specialist Mary McDonnell tosses the ball in the air to serve.
Eagles defeat the Sea Lions in four sets.
Jeff Woolson, Freelance Writer November 12, 2022

After a shocking loss to Academy of Art last week, Biola took down conference rival Point Loma on senior night, winning in four sets. The Eagles redeemed themselves with this victory and honored seniors Brie Nishimura and Madison Beebe.  COMPLETING THE UPSET The Eagles demonstrated their authority...

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 7, women’s volleyball played their first home game against Azusa Pacific University and won 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, 12 aces, 14 blocks and 61 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 20 kills followed by senior...

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage
Facilities Management estimated the repair will take two to three days.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 13, 2020

An underground hot water pipe between Lot K and the creek on University Drive burst this morning, causing a water outage in several of the upper campus residence halls and apartments. Director of the Physical Plant Jerrel Haugen estimated the leak will be fixed in two to three days. Facilities Management...

Gym renovation forces students and student-athletes to share fitness facilities

The fitness center construction is set for completion in mid-March.
To keep up with NCAA Division II regulations, Biola has broken ground to add two new wings to Chase Gymnasium.
Ashley Grams and Andi Basista January 25, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020).  With the start of a new semester comes a new and unusual look to Chase Gymnasium. Orange cones line the edges of torn-up dirt and concrete, showing signs of a new foundation for Biola Athletics. The versatile gym was built in 1966...

Men’s basketball extends four-game winning streak against Saint Katherine

Men’s basketball extends four-game winning streak against Saint Katherine
Senior guard Marquise Mosley shined last night against the Firebirds, securing the 86-77 victory for the Eagles.
Ashley Grams and Andi Basista November 26, 2019

Men’s basketball remained perfect at home after Monday night’s matchup against University of Saint Katherine, where they topped the Firebirds 86-77. A standout performance from senior guard Marquise Mosley boosted him to a season-high 23 points and four rebounds. Junior guard Michael Bagatourian...

Volleyball’s young team gives up home opener

Freshman middle blocker Abigail Copeland jumps to hit the ball.
High energy from a big crowd was not enough to help carry Biola’s offense.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2019

Women’s volleyball played their first home opener of the season against Concordia University, Irvine Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Chase Gymnasium. Despite starting the season on a winning streak, the young Eagles team dropped all three sets to CUI.  “We saw a lot of our weaknesses, so [we are]...

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo

Men’s basketball defeats Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles defeat the Vulcans for the second time this season.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 20, 2019

Men’s basketball soared out of Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night with a chip on their shoulders after defeating Hawaii Hilo University for the second consecutive time this month. The Eagles led the Vulcans the entire game, ending the night with a 79-63 win to sweep the season series. Senior Trevor...

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Concordia
The Eagles kept it close, but let the game slip away in the final minutes.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 12, 2019

Men’s basketball left Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday night defeated, feeling like Concordia University Irvine stole the game from them. The Eagles kept it tight and came within reach of a win, but let the game slip through their fingers in the final minutes, 59-52. Senior forward Steve Herve was the...