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Softball overpowers the Urban Knights

Left-handed pitcher/outfield Jennifer Morinishi slides toward the plate.
Eagles defeat Academy of Art with powerful double-digit hits and runs.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor April 24, 2023

The Eagles defeated the Academy of Art Urban Knights at Biola’s Freedom Field by scoring 27 hits and 21 runs, resulting in a doubleheader win as they closed their season.  GAME ONE: TAKING THE LEAD Eagles' softball had a rocky start with the Urban Knights. The Academy of Art jumped ahead to a 2-0...

Softball crushes Holy Names

Redshirt junior pitcher and outfielder Raylene Roybal winds up for the pitch.
Biola defeated the Hawks twice, advancing the Eagles' PacWest placement.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor April 17, 2023

The Eagles defeated Holy Names twice on Saturday, winning their first game 4-1 and the second 4-3 on Freedom Field. The Eagles’ win against the Hawks improves their overall PacWest Conference rank, placing their record at 13-9.  GAME ONE Game one began with junior right-handed pitcher Raylene Roybal's...

Eagles win walk-off style

Sophomore catcher Sam Lisiak takes a swing.
A hit-by-pitch wins the game for the Eagles.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

On March 18, Biola’s baseball team stole an exhibition victory from the Point Loma Sea Lions in the very last inning. In what was an extremely exciting and close game, the end result was nothing short of spectacular. Redshirt freshman Johnathan Smith walked it off in rare fashion for Biola. He did...

Women’s track team dominates at Oxy Distance Carnival

Freshman middle distance runner Maggie Williams heads toward the finish line.
Biola dominates the 800-meter race.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer March 13, 2023

The Biola women’s track team competed in the 800m run and 5000m race among four total events at the Oxy Distance Carnival hosted by Occidental College, with solid results across the board. In the 800m freshman Maggie Williams took first with a time of 2:11:57, leading the team. Four Biolans finished...

Baseball and softball both split Saturday games

Redshirt junior first baseman Rylan Greenlee hits the bag in stride.
Both teams lost one game and won the other.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

On Feb. 4, Biola’s softball and baseball teams played hard and strategically in two ball games each. The baseball team took on Cal State San Marcos for the second and third game in a row. The first contest was a hard fought 9-8 effort that came down to the last out, resulting in a losing effort for...

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album

“Malibu Nights” Review: LANY navigates through heartbreak in latest album
The wait for LANY’s sophomore album is finally over.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 11, 2018

Indie pop band LANY released their much-anticipated sophomore album, “Malibu Nights,” on Oct. 5. Although it has only been less than a week since its release, most of the album’s songs already boast over 1 million plays on Spotify. This nine-track album fueled by heartache and confusion may as...

Future Islands remains simple and poignant with “The Far Field”

Future Islands remains simple and poignant with “The Far Field”
The synth-pop masterminds advance their successful formula and expound upon their uncanny energy.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager April 11, 2017
The synth-pop masterminds advance their successful formula and expound upon their uncanny energy.

Runners in stride with the competition

Senior Danny Ledesma and freshman Brandon Berz fight to gain a lead among the large crowd during the race at Redlands. | Courtesy of Jessi Kung
Cross country team showcases strong results at The Master’s College Mustang Challenge this weekend.
Dale Fredriks, Writer September 22, 2015
Cross country team showcases strong results at The Master’s College Mustang Challenge this weekend.