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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Tennis annihilates the Hawks

Junior Gaby Carvajal connects with the ball on a forehand shot.
Biola men's and women's teams emerge victorious.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor March 7, 2023

Biola men's tennis persevered through a rocky start, ultimately defeating the Holy Names Hawks 5-2. Women’s tennis also defeated HNU 6-1, officially ending their three-game losing streak.  The men’s tennis game on March 6 began with two matches which Biola forfeited as multiple Eagles players...

Men’s tennis beats Fresno

Redshirt senior Alexei Prokopchuk leans back to hit the ball.
The Eagles ended the afternoon 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Men’s tennis continued their win streak with a 5-2 victory over Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13. EAGLES LOSE DOUBLES Preparing for a battle, the Eagles were eager to get to the courts. Senior duo Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona lost the first match of the game 4-6. Senior Sebastian Herrera...

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...

Women’s water polo wins two games in California Baptist mini tournament

Sophomore attacker Veralie Naranjo raises the ball in the air while evading a defender.
Biola notches two victories and takes two losses.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 3, 2023

Biola University made a decent showing at the mini tournament hosted by California Baptist University from Jan. 27–28. On the first day, the Eagles beat the University of Redlands 10-7 but lost to the University of Southern California 6-20 later that afternoon. The next day, Biola defeated Azusa Pacific...

Women’s basketball narrowly defeats Fresno Pacific

Guard Aysia Johnson dribbles around redshirt sophomore guard Esther Naum and her Fresno Pacific opponent.
The Eagles win their first game of the season by a slim margin of seven points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer December 4, 2022

Women’s basketball played against Fresno Pacific University on Dec. 1, in the conference opening game and won, 61-54. The game was a tight one throughout with the Eagles tying the Sunbirds four times throughout the first quarter. Though Fresno scored the first point of the second quarter, Biola came...

Biola Cross Country brings home the trophy

Biola men's Cross Country race their way to the end of the course.
Men’s and women’s teams win the PacWest Championship.
Elijah Suwyn, Freelance Writer November 18, 2022

The Biola cross country mens’ and womens’ teams took first place in the PacWest championships over Azusa Pacific University. The men's team pulled off an astonishing upset as they were slated to get third place going into the race. EAGLES DOMINATE With Ben White leading the race from start to finish,...

Volleyball dominates against Holy Names University and Dominican University

Sophomore right side Anna Aubele jumps to block and senior outside hitter Emily Smith crouches to defend as Dominican sets the ball.
The Eagles crush the Hawks 3-1 and the Penguins 3-0.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 19, 2022

On Sept. 16, women’s volleyball played against Holy Names University and won 3-1. The following day, they decimated Dominican University 3-0. A TIGHT GAME The Eagles totaled 54 kills, 3 aces, 11 blocks and 71 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 15 kills followed by redshirt junior...

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 7, women’s volleyball played their first home game against Azusa Pacific University and won 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, 12 aces, 14 blocks and 61 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 20 kills followed by senior...

Women’s water polo wrap up their regular season with a win

Women’s water polo wrap up their regular season with a win
The Eagles soar as they defeat the Sunbirds once again, 11-10.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 16, 2022

On April 14, women’s water polo returned home for their last conference home game of the season. The Eagles ended their inaugural season with a hard earned win over the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds, 11-10. FLY EAGLES FLY FPU quickly gained a two-point lead in the first period as they overcame...

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record
The Eagles defeated the Golden Eagles 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 13, women’s tennis played their last home game against CSU Los Angeles and won, 5-2.  SCORING DOUBLES The Eagles came out victorious for the doubles’ point. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia ended their match first with a win of 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal...

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma
The Eagles break their win streak with a score of 2-5.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 9, women’s tennis played in San Diego, California against Point Loma Nazarene University and lost, 2-5.  NOT THE DOUBLES The Eagles gave the Sea Lions a run for their money in doubles, but ultimately lost. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal ended their match first, winning...