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The Chimes

Universities across the country make vaccine mandatory for in-person return

Universities across the country make vaccine mandatory for in-person return
More than a dozen schools have come together to make vaccines mandatory, though Biola is allowing students to make the choice.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis April 22, 2021

On April 22, the University of California and California State University school systems announced that they intend to make the COVID-19 vaccine required for students returning to campus.  VACCINATING THE YOUTH According to the Los Angeles Times, the schools are waiting for the Food and Drug Administration...

Baseball brings the bats at Vanguard

Baseball brings the bats at Vanguard
The Eagles’ offensive explosion helps them to the first win of the season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

Baseball traveled to Vanguard University on Tuesday, looking to pick up their first victory of the year against their old conference rivals. The Eagles did just that, erupting on offense in an 11-5 victory over the Lions. After scoring no runs in their first game, Biola’s offense finally came alive,...

Baseball roughed up by Royals in season debut

Baseball roughed up by Royals in season debut
The Eagles show some early season rust in blowout loss to Hope International.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

After their prior game against Cal State Los Angeles was rained out on Monday, Biola baseball got their season started at home against Hope International University on Wednesday. Justin Duarte’s first game as the Eagles’ interim head coach did not go as planned, as the Eagles were beat badly in an...

Men’s golf grabs first victory in second outing

Biola Golf
Eagles sweep field in first dual match of the season.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor September 22, 2018

Biola men’s golf competed in their second match of the season against the Vanguard University Lions in Long Beach, Calif. on Sept. 21. The Eagles grabbed their first victory by outshooting the Lions by 10, 294-304. Three Eagles helped move the team towards a smooth victory. Senior Austin Bishop...

Athlete of the week: Baseball’s Ryan Gallegos

Athlete of the week: Baseball's Ryan Gallegos
The freshman has already become one of the Eagles’ most important hitters.
Austin Green and Sasha Terry March 28, 2018

The Eagles had to deal with a lot this past week as their home series against the Academy of Art University Urban Knights was rescheduled and moved from the friendly confines of Eagles Diamond to the baseball field at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, Calif. However, they still managed...

Athlete of the week: Jerron Largusa

Athlete of the week: Jerron Largusa
The outfielder known as “The Goose” has shown a number of tremendous performances over the past nine games.​
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 6, 2018

The Eagles embarked on a trip to Hawaii over spring break, featuring eight games total against PacWest foes Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii at Hilo. This trip, and the following home game against Vanguard University on March 6, provided a chance for junior outfielder Jerron...

Hispanic undergraduate enrollment increased 1.2 percent in fall 2017

Infograph showing the fall enrollment for Hispanic students: 19% in 2015, 20% in 2016, 22% in 2017
As numbers of Hispanic students increase, administration may receive more federal funds.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018

Though increasing undergraduate Hispanic enrollment from 20.3 percent in fall 2016 to 21.5 percent in fall 2017, administration seeks to meet requirements to qualify for recognition as a Hispanic Serving Institution. BECOMING A HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION The Department of Education requires...

Chimes’ Men’s Athlete of the Year: Jimmy Gallarda

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Gallarda rose to the top as the ace of the staff and validated the title with the inaugural award.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2017
Gallarda rose to the top as the ace of the staff and validated the title with the inaugural award.

Baseball eliminated from GSAC championship, but not finished

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Despite their early exit from the conference tournament, the Eagles remain hopeful heading into the NAIA championship.
Keaton Moore, Writer May 10, 2017
Despite their early exit from the conference tournament, the Eagles remain hopeful heading into the NAIA championship.

Baseball drops opening game

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After dropping the opening game of the tournament to Vanguard, the Eagles are one loss away from being eliminated from the GSAC championship.
Keaton Moore, Writer May 9, 2017
After dropping the opening game of the tournament to Vanguard, the Eagles are one loss away from being eliminated from the GSAC championship.

Athlete of the Week: Baseball’s Ricky Perez

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A fantastic overall performance against Vanguard University gives Perez Athlete of the Week.
Dale Fredriks, Writer May 3, 2017
A fantastic overall performance against Vanguard University gives Perez Athlete of the Week.

Royals ruin baseball’s title run

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With Hope International’s victory over Westmont, Biola finished the season second in the conference alongside Vanguard.
Keaton Moore, Writer May 2, 2017
With Hope International’s victory over Westmont, Biola finished the season second in the conference alongside Vanguard.