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Wholehearted — Torrey Conference 2024

Students worshiping at Torrey Conference 2024
An overview of Biola’s 89th Torrey Memorial Bible Conference

Early on the morning of Oct. 9, hundreds of students lined up outside Chase Gymnasium, eagerly awaiting the start of Biola’s 89th Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. This year’s theme — Wholehearted — delves into how we Christians can worship God with our whole being and our undivided attention....

Biola cross country showcases massive potential

Men's cross country runs at invitational.
Biola XC Finishes 1st and 2nd Overall
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

Both Biola men’s and women’s cross country teams impressed at an invitational on Sept. 8. Considering they planned to run at a controlled pace, the results proved Biola is poised to finish at the top of their conference. Going into the season the men’s team was ranked 3rd in the PacWest Conference,...

Athletics expands despite cutbacks

Scholarships [in the NAIA] are handed out much more need based than talent based. - Junior Meghan Warkentin of the volleyball team
Athletic department strategizes amid university's economic crisis.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Biola’s athletic department has proven itself to be mostly unscathed during a rocky period for the university. In an era in which student enrollment is decreasing, faculty members are being laid off and degree programs are disappearing from Biola’s academic calendar, athletics is virtually untouched...

Soccer takes a swipe at the Silverswords

Redshirt junior forward Mason Stansberry vies with the defender for control of the ball.
Biola shows out in 6-0 win over Chaminade.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 25, 2022

On Oct. 24, the Biola men’s team (6-3-6, 6-0-3) lit up the scoreboard 6-0 in a resounding victory over conference rival the Chaminade Silverswords. (2-7-2, 2-4-1) The goal scored in the 1st minute set the tone for plays to come as Biola led 1-0 early on and took an astonishing 30 shots throughout...

Women’s soccer takes loss against Concordia

Redshirt senior midfielder Frances Andrade dribbles past two defenders.
Biola falls to Concordia 3-1.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 19, 2022

Biola women’s soccer lost to Concordia 3-1 in a game that tested Biola’s defense and persistence. Biola’s record fell to 3-8-1 overall and 2-3-0 in conference play in a tightly contested battle against the Concordia Eagles. BIOLA STAYS IN THE FIGHT Biola struggled early on regarding possession...

Eagles take on the Golden Eagles

Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn sets up to launch the ball downfield.
Biola ties Concordia 2-2.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 18, 2022

Men’s soccer tied the Concordia Golden Eagles in a thrilling and foul-filled game 2-2 last Saturday and brought Biola’s record to (4-3-5) and Concordia’s to (3-7-2). The game tested Biola early on as less than seven minutes into the game, Concordia’s Miguel Pena scored his first goal of the...

Men’s soccer decimates Dominican

Junior forward Kristian Colaci jukes around the defender.
Eagles defeat Penguins 3-2.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer October 10, 2022

The Biola University men's soccer team picked up a significant win at Kennelly Field when they played against Dominican, winning 3-2, increasing their record among the PacWest conference to 3-0. This win now has Biola poised as the team to beat in the PacWest and are riding a three-game winning streak...

SGA Rundown: Valentine’s Day bachelor panel

The new SGA logo
Students request funds and senators discuss mental health.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed a Valentine’s Day bachelor panel and considered allocating money to fund proposals. FIND YOUR VALENTINE Senators discussed an event called “Find Your Valentine” in which Biolans nominate contestants to participate in a bachelor panel. Panelists...

Men’s soccer start a win streak over Chaminade University of Honolulu

Men’s soccer start a win streak over Chaminade University of Honolulu
The Eagles dominate the field against the Silverswords, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 16, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to compete against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Saturday night. The Eagles’ offense was silent in the first half, but made a comeback in the second to gain three goals, winning, 3-1. FIRST HALF LETDOWN The Silverswords started off the first period...

Students grow in faith through church and chapel

Corporate worship fosters community.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2021

Bells in the tower at the heart of campus continue to chime, calling Biolans to worship. However, instead of meeting in the parking lot, students will be congregating in Sutherland Auditorium starting Oct. 18. Although COVID-19 restrictions altered what chapel looks like, the purpose remains the same—to...

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University

Men’s soccer triumphs over Fresno Pacific University
The Eagles find a late winner against the Sunbirds, 2-1.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor October 9, 2021

Men’s soccer traveled to Fresno, California on Saturday for a matchup against the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles played an uneventful first half, but found their rhythm in the second to produce two goals past the Sunbirds, 2-1. DOWN BY ONE Biola got on the front foot with an early...