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Swim and dive outstrokes Concordia

Sophomore Jacob Haaksma powers through the water.
The Eagles accumulated 26 victories throughout the meet.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 5, 2023

Biola University men’s and women’s swim and dive teams competed against Concordia University Irvine on Jan. 21. Both Eagles teams soundly defeated the Golden Eagles in the meet with the men taking home 14 victories and the women taking home 12. MEN MAKE WAVES Securing their win with a 171.5-116.50...

Biola performs well at La Verne Winter Invite

Biola swimmers compete to win in the pool.
Both Men and Women’s swimming show out strong.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 21, 2022

The Eagles competed well in the La Verne Winter Invite on the weekend of Nov. 18-Nov. 20. Biola put up solid performances around the horn in both of the first two days.  DAY ONE: FRIDAY  After the first day of the weekend, Biola found itself in good positions in all the events with plenty of races...

Men’s and women’s swim and dive earn second and third-place finishes

Men’s and women’s swim and dive earn second and third-place finishes
Though not quite able to earn the first-place prize, the Eagles competed well in the Biola Invitational.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor January 18, 2020

The Eagles competed in the Biola Invitational on Jan. 18, 2020, at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. They were up against seven other universities in their second-to-last meet before the conference meets in February. The men finished in second place, right behind Concordia University Irvine,...

Freshmen stand out as swim plunges into post-Tixier era

Junior Raymond Kam swims during the PCSC Relay Meet on Oct. 5, 2018. Photo courtesy of Adam Washington / Biola Athletics
Several newcomers to the Eagles excelled in their first collegiate meet.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 7, 2018

The storyline behind Biola’s swim program entering the 2018-19 season was twofold. How would the Eagles step up after the graduation of Lisa Tixier, arguably the greatest swimmer in school history, and how would second-year head coach Ryan Kauth’s first recruiting class perform? If the Pacific Collegiate...

Mac Miller’s death brings sorrow to the music world

Portrait of Mac Miller
The Chimes remembers Mac Miller with some of our favorite songs
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

FANS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY PAY RESPECTS Malcolm McCormick, known to rap music fans as Mac Miller, was pronounced dead in his Studio City home on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 of an apparent overdose. The 26-year-old rapper came onto the music scene in 2010 when he signed with Rostrum Records, releasing his...

Tixier, Eagles go out in style

Courtesy of Biola Athletics
Star swimmer breaks records, powers team to first-ever NAIA podium finish.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 8, 2017
Star swimmer breaks records, powers team to first-ever NAIA podium finish.

Tixier adds another title, record

Jacob Knopf/THE CHIMES
The Eagles junior swimmer continues dominating at the NAIA national championship.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 5, 2017
The Eagles junior swimmer continues dominating at the NAIA national championship.

First full day brings first champion of the year

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Junior Lisa Tixier became the first Eagle to win a national title in swim this season
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 5, 2017
Junior Lisa Tixier became the first Eagle to win a national title in swim this season

Eagles dive into national championship meet

Jacob Knopf/THE CHIMES
Strong relays propel swim in first day of season’s final meet.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 2, 2017
Strong relays propel swim in first day of season’s final meet.

Tixier, Brinson headline first two days of PCSC competition

Tixier becomes Biola’s first-ever individual champion on day two of championship meet.
Dale Fredriks, Writer February 10, 2017
Tixier becomes Biola’s first-ever individual champion on day two of championship meet.

Eagles soar, records fall at La Verne Invitational

Freshmen break school records as several swimmers qualify for nationals.
Freshmen break school records as several swimmers qualify for nationals.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 6, 2016
Freshmen break school records as several swimmers qualify for nationals.

Eagles start strong at La Verne Invitational

Lisa Tixier, relay teams get Biola on leaderboard in first day.
Austin Green, Managing Editor December 5, 2016
Lisa Tixier, relay teams get Biola on leaderboard in first day.