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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Equal pay for the WNBA

NBA star Sue Bird called the WNBA to improve revenue distribution.
Should WNBA players receive the same benefits as their NBA counterparts?
Emma Trueba, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

During the 2021–22 season, the current average salary of a WNBA league player was $102,751. Comparatively, NBA players in the same season clocked in at a cool median salary of $7.3 million dollars. Regardless of how both leagues contain the United States’ top performing athletes in basketball, WNBA...

Why the NBA’s decision to sit out matters

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
Biola students share their experiences during a time of racial tension.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 2, 2020

On Aug. 26, the Milwaukee Bucks were scheduled to compete in game 5 of their playoff matchup between the Orlando Magic inside of the COVID-19 inspired NBA bubble at Walt Disney World in Florida. When the clock hit 4 p.m. EST. and the Bucks were nowhere to be seen for the start of play, an unprecedented...

From the editors: Life without sports—what do we do?

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COVID-19 interrupted and suspended all sports indefinitely. Now, it is a time for adjustments.
Zachary Devane and Andi Basista April 29, 2020

The way of life has changed for Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People all around the country are stuck at home due to stay-at-home orders issued by the government, resulting in millions of people being out of work. People are cooped up and bored, searching for hope in these uncertain times....

Senior athletes saddened by sports suspension

After the suspension of all Biola Athletics competition, athletes are left stunned.
Biola Athletics canceled the remainder of the spring season, leaving seniors unable to complete their collegiate careers.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 23, 2020

The sudden spike of COVID-19 cases in the US has not only shut down our nation's schools and businesses, but it has also put a hold on the sports world, where teams of all levels are on a hiatus. The NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL have all pushed their seasons back with hopes of beating the virus. With professional...

Bryant’s Death Hits Biola

Thousands celebrated Bryant's legacy at the LA Live area, where the streets were flooded with flowers and balloons in Lakers purple and gold.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 8, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Even if you aren’t a basketball fan, odds are you have heard the name Kobe Bryant. It’s likely you’ve witnessed someone in class, at work, in a DMV waiting room jab, square up and shoot a fadeaway crumpled up piece of paper...

Los Angeles reels from death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles reels from death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant
The five-time national champion died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning.
Andi Basista, News Editor January 26, 2020

Yesterday, Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers passed up Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list, becoming the third-highest scorer in league history at 33,644. Bryant, the face of the Lakers franchise for 20 years, responded with a tweet expressing humbled respect, in what was a celebratory moment...

Three important questions about the new Space Jam film

Three important questions about the new Space Jam film
A LeBron James-led sequel to the cult classic is officially happening, and one of our editors has some questions.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 6, 2018

In 1996, the Monstars invaded, and nothing was the same. That was the year “Space Jam,” a frankly ridiculous sports-cartoon mashup movie starring NBA legend Michael Jordan and the characters from Looney Toons, was released. Since then, the movie has both become a cult classic among NBA fans, who...

L.A. Pro Sports Update 5/17

Ducks start Western Conference Finals while Dodgers rise in division standings and Angels stay afloat.
Austin Green, Managing Editor May 18, 2017
Ducks start Western Conference Finals while Dodgers rise in division standings and Angels stay afloat.

L.A. Pro Sports Update

Ducks finally win a game seven while Dodgers soar and Angels struggle.
Austin Green, Managing Editor May 10, 2017
Ducks finally win a game seven while Dodgers soar and Angels struggle.

L.A. Pro Sports Update 5/3

Clippers eliminated from playoffs, Ducks run into trouble against Edmonton, Dodgers and Angels renew rivalries.
Austin Green, Managing Editor May 3, 2017
Clippers eliminated from playoffs, Ducks run into trouble against Edmonton, Dodgers and Angels renew rivalries.

L.A. Pro Sports Update

Clippers locked in tight playoff series with Jazz, Ducks advance to second round, Dodgers, Angels battle through rough starts to seasons.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 26, 2017
Clippers locked in tight playoff series with Jazz, Ducks advance to second round, Dodgers, Angels battle through rough starts to seasons.