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Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021

Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021
As the spring semester commences, students prepare to return to a now virus-regulated campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 29, 2021

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced that students would finally begin moving back onto campus in an email. Corey listed three phases in which students would be able to move into on-campus housing. PHASED RETURN Phase one allows NCAA athletes and pre-approved students to move back onto campus...

Biola Athletics continues scholarships

Biola Athletics continues scholarships
The Athletics Department decided to award aid to athletes even with COVID-19 pushing back the fall season to next year.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 5, 2020

While some colleges and universities across the country are picking back up sports competitions, Biola and the PacWest have decided to sit this semester out as a safety precaution due to COVID-19. Since athletes are not traveling and competing in games this semester, the financial aid athletes were supposed...

Athletics’ adjustments to COVID-19 safety measures

Athletics’ adjustments to COVID-19 safety measures
Biola welcomed student-athletes back on campus under stringent NCAA protocols.
Andi Basista and Maria Weyne September 24, 2020

On Monday, Sept. 14, fall sport athletes were cleared of the 14-day Initial Quiet Period put in place by the Eagles Athletics COVID-19 Action Plan. Student-athletes were placed under a strict quarantine, required by the PacWest Conference and the NCAA Sport Science Institute to try and keep coronavirus...

Biola will open in Fall 2020, President Corey announces at town hall meeting

Biola will open in Fall 2020, President Corey announces at town hall meeting
Everything you need to know from Thursday's information session with the university's leaders.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick May 1, 2020

The university's campus will open for the Fall 2020 semester, as long as there are no government restrictions, President Barry Corey announced today during a virtual town hall livestream. Just a few days ago, Corey commissioned a “re-entry team” to work toward reopening the campus. Corey said...

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....

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility
Spring athletes can claim an extra year of spring competition due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 6, 2020

The NCAA Council has granted an extra year of eligibility for all spring season athletes who had their seasons cut short or canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The extension is applicable to all spring student-athletes, not just seniors.  NCAA rules usually limit athletes to only four seasons...

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...

Biola suspends all spring sports competition

Biola suspends all spring sports competition
Due to the spread of COVID-19, all sporting events will be canceled until March 30.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

The PacWest Conference has officially suspended all sporting events through March 30 over concerns of the novel coronavirus. All 16 Biola Athletics programs will cancel their conference and non-conference games effective immediately. A reassessment will be made at the end of the month. NCAA President...

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships

Biola swim and dive places third at PCSC Championships
After placing third, the team now prepares for the NCAA championships.
Marlena Lang, Visual Editor February 16, 2020

Biola swim and dive traveled to the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships in Los Angeles for a four-day competition. Both Biola men and women’s teams completed their final championship conference in third place, the men scoring a total of 1,378 points and women with 1,018 points.  DAY...

Women’s golf misses out on PLNU Invitational

Women’s golf misses out on PLNU Invitational
Loibl leads the Eagles to second-place win in San Diego.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor February 4, 2020

Women’s golf traveled to San Diego, California to compete in the two-day outing at the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lion Invitational. The Eagles ended the event by placing second out of 11 teams with a final score of 621.  On the first day of the event, senior Jules Loibl led the Eagles...

Men’s cross country earns a top-25 finish at National Championship race

Men’s cross country earns a top-25 finish at National Championship race
The Eagles took home sixth place for the West Region in their first-ever appearance at the NCAA Division II National Championship.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2019

It was a historic and emotional day for Biola athletics up in Sacramento, as men’s cross country competed in their first-ever NCAA Division II National Championship. The Eagles came together to finish sixth in the West Region and placed 25th overall, with superstar senior Gabe Plendcio leading his...

Men’s soccer wins overtime thriller against PLNU

Sophomore forward Hann Kim dribbles the ball around his opponent from Point Loma Nazarene University on November 13th 2019.
Senior defender Alejandro Pelayo scores winning goal for the Eagles in overtime, 4-3.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor November 14, 2019

Men’s soccer played their final home match under the Al Barbour Field lights against PacWest conference No. 2 ranked Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions on Wednesday. The Sea Lions blew the Eagles out with three goals in the first and second half. But the Eagles made a quick comeback in the second...