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Tennis annihilates the Hawks

Junior Gaby Carvajal connects with the ball on a forehand shot.
Biola men's and women's teams emerge victorious.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor March 8, 2023

Biola men's tennis persevered through a rocky start, ultimately defeating the Holy Names Hawks 5-2. Women’s tennis also defeated HNU 6-1, officially ending their three-game losing streak.  The men’s tennis game on March 6 began with two matches which Biola forfeited as multiple Eagles players...

Volleyball vanquishes the Vulcans

Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe sends the ball over the net.
Eagles defeat Hawaii Hilo three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women’s volleyball team completed a second straight sweep against Hawaii Hilo three sets to none on Saturday. The win against Hawaii Hilo improved the Eagles' conference record to 12-5 and 15-9 overall.  EAGLES DOMINATE SCORING CATEGORIES Biola led UHH in every scoring statistical category...

Volleyball subdues the Sharks

Redshirt senior setter Abby Brewster crouches to set the ball.
The Eagles dominate Hawaii Pacific three sets to none.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Biola’s women's volleyball team continued their road trip at Hawaii Pacific, winning three sets to none. Senior outside hitter Madison Beebe led Biola’s offense with eight kills en route to a sweep over the Sharks.  EFFICIENT OFFENSIVE ATTACK The first set reached a 7-7 stalemate midway through...

Men’s water polo undefeated in round-robin

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn raises the ball to throw it over the defender.
The Eagles defeat La Verne 15-14.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 29, 2022

The men’s water polo team competed in the Biola round-robin on Saturday. The Eagles won all three of their matches, improving their season record to 13-16 overall. Biola defeated La Verne in a sudden death victory 15-14 to finish off the round-robin.  CLOSE CONTEST The Eagles held a 13-11 lead with...

Biola dominates against Dominican

Redshirt junior outside hitter Dominique Kirton jumps to spike the ball.
Eagles sweep the Penguins in three sets.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The Biola University women’s volleyball team responded to their previous conference loss against Holy Names with a three-set victory against Dominican on Thursday night.  EAGLES OUT-HIT PENGUINS  In an electric back-and-forth first set between the Eagles and the Penguins, Biola won by a close margin....

Men’s water polo tops Toronto

Junior utility Maxwell Osborn leans back to throw.
Eagles defeat the Varsity Blues 12-8.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

Biola University’s men’s water polo team won their third consecutive match against the University of Toronto in an exhibition match on Saturday. Senior attacker Kenny Wulf’s hat trick led the Eagles’ offensive efficiency in the match. Meanwhile, sophomore goalie Mitchell Carpenter’s 11 saves...

Nelson nets a pair against Cal Poly Humboldt

Nelson nets a pair against Cal Poly Humboldt
The Eagles lose 4-3 against the Jacks.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

The Biola women’s soccer team lost the first game of their road trip to Northern California against Cal Poly Humboldt on Thursday with a score of 4-3. The Eagles held the Jacks close in an exciting match, which ultimately resulted in victory for the home team.  JACKS STRIKE FIRST  Biola found themselves...

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory

Remarkable Rechin rallies women’s soccer to victory
The Eagles defeat the Coyotes 3-2.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

Freshman forward Marjie Rechin’s first two collegiate goals resulted in an Eagles victory with a packed crowd in attendance at Al Barbour Field Wed. night. Biola’s defense held strong in the final minutes of the second half to defeat Cal State San Bernardino 3-2.  OFFENSE OPENS WITH SCORE Biola...

Student majority avoids online dating

Infographic by Emily Hayashida/THE CHIMES
A Chimes survey conducted on campus reveals roughly two-thirds of students have never used an online dating platform.
Alondra Urizar, Writer October 28, 2015
A Chimes survey conducted on campus reveals roughly two-thirds of students have never used an online dating platform.