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Track and field shines at PacWest Championships

Track and field shines at PacWest Championships
Biola Track and Field claims its first PacWest conference championship, with a first place win for the women and podium place for the men’s team.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer May 4, 2026

Biola track and field closed out its season at the PacWest Championships with one of the strongest performances in the program’s history, highlighted by a conference title for the women and a podium finish for the men. WOMEN TAKE THE TITLE The biggest moment of the meet came from the Biola women’s...

Night at the Eddies

Biola's Athletic Gala was held in Ethel Lee on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Student-athletes, coaches and Biola Athletics faculty recognized the achievements from the 2025-26 season on Sunday, April 19 in Ethel Lee Auditorium.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer April 27, 2026

Biola student-athletes hung up their uniforms and traded them for formal dresses and suits as they got ready for a night of recognition at the annual Biola Athletics Gala on Sunday, April 19 at 5:30p.m.  The night began with student-athletes and coaches gathering together outside of Ethel Lee Auditorium,...

Biola, baseball and broken records

First baseman James Whitman hits home run #46 against Chaminade University. Photo Courtesy of Samantha Rainey.
Senior James Whitman slugs past Biola’s all-time home run record in the same season as breaking Biola’s NCAA era record.
Noah Repp, Freelancer April 21, 2026

It’s late afternoon at Eagles Diamond. The sun is shining overhead and a light breeze is flowing through the lower campus. Biola senior James Whitman is currently jogging the distance between third base and home plate to meet his cheering teammates in the dugout. This routine isn’t unfamiliar to...

Counting down the games

After just a few more games, Biola's women's basketball team will be notified if they qualify for PacWest tournament.
Women’s basketball team shows high anticipation as the season closes.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer February 17, 2026

Tournament play for PacWest women’s basketball is quickly approaching, and the team is in close standings to whether or not they qualify. Their current position is seventh in conference, and they need to move to sixth in order to advance to the PacWest Championship. The 2025-2026 season presented...

Track and Field takes off

A successful 2025 season inspires Biola's track and field teams to hit the ground running in the 2026 season.
After a great 2025 season with NCAA success and stand out performances, Biola’s track and field team aims to build momentum and chase national excellence in 2026.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer February 10, 2026

A SEASON TO REMEMBER Biola’s men’s and women’s track and field teams enter the new season following one of the strongest years in program history, highlighted by academic recognition and national success. Last season, ten student athletes earned Academic All-District honors from College Sports...

Sweeping the court

After several wins, Biola's women's tennis team has a promising season ahead.
A successful home opener shows high hopes for the women’s tennis team.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

The women’s tennis team had their home opener on Wednesday Feb. 4 where they swept the courts 6-1 against Concordia University. Continuing this streak, they won 7-0 against Ottawa University on Friday, Feb. 6. With the season starting off strong, the girls are looking forward to building their team...

Inside Biola’s SAAC Initiative

Members of Biola’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) as they help with new student move-in day.
Biola’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) looks out for student-athletes and does its part to enhance the athletic experience.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer February 1, 2025

According to their website: The mission of SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and nurturing a positive student-athlete image, while fostering the development of Christian character and supporting the pursuit of team...

Enrollment numbers higher than expected, Wilhite says

Enrollment numbers higher than expected, Wilhite says
Biola experiences unexpectedly high enrollment rates during remote semester.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 28, 2020

As colleges transitioned into the online semester, many expected enrollment numbers to drop significantly. Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications Lee Wilhite was well aware of the downsides of a fully remote semester but was surprised to see that only 11% of undergraduate students...

Athletes adapt to NCAA

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Transition excites Biola athletes, but also brings unfamiliar rules and regulations.
Dale Fredriks, Writer May 18, 2017
Transition excites Biola athletes, but also brings unfamiliar rules and regulations.

A tale of two transfers

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Sierra Bauder and Hannah van Warmerdam tell of their paths to play volleyball for Biola.
Dale Fredriks, Writer September 28, 2016
Sierra Bauder and Hannah van Warmerdam tell of their paths to play volleyball for Biola.