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The Chimes

A Biola Tradition Sparks a Love Story

Ava (left) and Jake (right) Saffer met at Biola in 2022 during a GYRAD (Get your roommate a date). The two were married on July 12th, 2024, a Biola “Ring by Spring” success story.
A GYRAD and Ring By Spring Success Story
Nina Corral, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

Junior business administration and soccer student-athlete Jake Saffer is practically Superman. He expertly balances the demands of his classes and homework while showcasing his skills on the soccer field through games and practices. Despite his busy schedule, Saffer maintains a strong relationship with...

Finding Their Way

Men’s soccer vs. Hilo, Oct. 10, 2024
Biola’s Mens’ Soccer Program continues to find its footing in a hotly contested PacWest Division
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Biola Athletics is on the rise. Every aspect of the teams in this organization is seeking improvement and working to be their best and compete at the highest level. Biola’s men's soccer team was no exception in their 2024 season, as they displayed improvement and a hunger for a bright future.  GREAT...

Uncle Dan, the man

Daniel O’Keefe “Uncle Dan” in front of Biola’s soccer field
From 2012 to 2024, Uncle Dan is holding down the stands for men’s soccer at Biola.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer October 5, 2024

In 2012, Joey O’Keefe was a freshman on the men’s soccer team. His uncle, Daniel O’Keefe, was the one family member who regularly made it to his games. Known to Joey O’Keefe as Uncle Dan, the Biola fans and students also know him as “Uncle Dan,” because he is a man with a story behind the...

“A Second Shot”: Biola Men’s Soccer Documentary

Jonathan Kim pictured left films Biola Men’s soccer team
Having formed a friendship on their very first day at Biola, the duo is now collaborating on what will be both their first and final project together.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Cinema and media arts students Joel Corral and Jonathan Kim are documenting Biola Men’s Soccer for their senior thesis documentary, “A Second Shot.” Kim’s vision for this project was sparked by watching “All or Nothing,” a documentary series on Amazon about two years ago. However, due to...

Man vs. The Passions

Ethan Hardin plays soccer professionally for Inter Miami CF II
From professional soccer to hitting the books: Ethan Hardin’s journey to study at Biola.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

In 2022, junior theology student Ethan Hardin traded a professional contract with the Inter Miami CF soccer team for a degree in theology at Biola University. Hardin has been kicking the soccer ball since before he could walk. “My whole life, I have always dreamed of playing professionally,”...

Battling the Best

Biola vs. Cal Poly men’s soccer season opener.
Biola’s Men's Soccer Team pushed nationally ranked Cal Poly Pomona hard in the season home opener
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

A packed house, a tall task, a close game. Biola University had home-field advantage for its season opener against Cal Poly Pomona Broncos on a hot Thursday night at Al Barbour field. THE SCENE IS SET The Biola Men's Soccer Team entered Thursday’s match with high expectations, questions and a formidable...

Biola comes to a standstill against Stanton

Biola men's soccer huddles up.
Biola and Stanton tie 1-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Biola men’s soccer (1-4-2) tied against the Stanton Elks (0-1-1) 1-1 on Wednesday night. Within the first five minutes, Stanton set up a goal as the ball was cleared from midfield. Biola goalie Nicholas Daniel stepped up to the edge of the box and prevented an early score. After a yellow card, Biola...

Biola soccer picks up first win

Ethan Hardin, midfielder for Biola University Men’s Soccer.
Biola sins 3-0 vs. Sonoma State.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 24, 2023

Biola Eagles' Men's Soccer (1-4-1) beat Sonoma State Seawolves (2-3-1) 3-0 gaining their first win of the preseason on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles started the first half as strong as possible with an early goal by junior forward Justin Eissenman. Ethan Hardin, who went on to score two goals, spoke...

Cougars take care of the Eagles

Junior defender Nathan Kovalcik.
Biola loses to CSU San Marcos 3-1.
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Biola Eagles men's soccer  (0-2-1) lost to the Cal State San Marcos Cougars (2-0-0) on the road 3-1 Wednesday night in their 15th matchup ever.  TIGHT FIRST HALF The game started out promising as Biola was quick to capitalize on an offsides call against San Marcos as they scored a goal 8 minutes...

Women’s soccer takes loss against the Sharks

Sophomore defender Chloe Laurin goes head-to-head with her Hawaii Pacific opponent.
Eagles fall to Hawaii Pacific 0-1.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer November 1, 2022

Biola women’s soccer (4-11-1, 3-6-0) lost a close one to the Hawaii Pacific Sharks (4-11-1, 3-6-0) 0-1. This game almost got away from Biola at the beginning as the Sharks put up a shot on goal within the first minute — but goalie Savannah Taveres was there for the save, her first of four in the...

Biola soccer hosts Point Loma

Senior midfielder Travis Coombs dribbles away from the Point Loma defender.
Eagles face the Sea Lions.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 13, 2022

Biola University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams continued conference play at home against Point Loma on Wednesday night. The men’s team tied the Sea Lions 0-0; meanwhile, the women’s team lost 2-1.  SCORELESS MATCH  Redshirt junior goalkeeper JD Gunn recorded two saves in the first frame...

Eagles sweep conference matchup

Redshirt senior defender Haiko Hovak throws the ball back in to the field of play.
Men's and women's soccer teams defeat Academy of Art.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Both Biola’s men’s and women’s soccer teams won their conference matches against Academy of Art on Thursday. The men’s team defeated the Urban Knights 4-1; meanwhile the women’s team earned a 4-0 victory.  SECOND HALF OFFENSE The men’s squad found the net four times en route to their conference...