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SGA Rundown: Empowering women leaders

SGA Rundown: Empowering women leaders
Senators discuss the spring formal and students request funds.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2022

This week, senators considered two student proposals and heard from one of the university’s career specialists. STUDENT PROPOSALS  Sophomore cinema and media arts major Juliet Lucas requested $5,000 to fund a premiere of Biola Film’s “Guber” at the La Habra or AMC Norwalk theater. The funds...

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles secured a win in the ninth inning but lost the second game, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2022

On March 29, softball competed against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in a doubleheader at home. The Eagles were set to compete against the Vulcans for four games but the competition on March 28 was canceled due to rain.  NINTH INNING WIN The first eight innings were uneventful with no runs earned...

Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader

Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader
The Eagles sharpened their game against the Silverswords.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2022

On March 26, softball faced off in a doubleheader against the Chaminade University Silverswords at home.The Eagles swept their opponent in both games, winning 8-0 and 5-3.   MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD The Eagles started the game off strong with a homer from redshirt junior outfielder Sicili Brittingham,...

5 women who revolutionized the film industry

5 women who revolutionized the film industry
To celebrate Women’s History Month, check out these women who made history in film.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 15, 2022

Women have played an essential role in the early film industry, working their way up from low-paying positions to top executive roles. Although producing and directing is a male-dominated industry, women continue to tell stories with excellence, breaking records as they do so. Here are Arts and Entertainment’s...

Women’s softball steals another victory

Women’s softball steals another victory
The Eagles scrapped for a win in the final inning, 6-4.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2022

On Feb. 5, women’s softball secured their second consecutive win against the San Francisco State University Gators at home. The Eagles were on the outs for the first three innings due to the Gators’ early three-point lead. Biola began their fight in the fourth inning, steadily depleting the point...

Softball swings right into season

Softball swings right into season
The Eagles earn their first win of the season to the Nighthawks, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Biola softball kicked off their season with the first game of the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Eagles went head-to-head against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks for their first game of the spring season. The Eagles slid right in and won the game three to nothing. A SWINGING SUCCESS The...

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra

Women’s basketball shut down La Sierra
The Eagles clip the Golden Eagles’ wings, 81-57.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2021

On Saturday women’s basketball faced off against the La Sierra University Golden Eagles at home. Despite a tight first quarter, the Eagles dominated the second and carried that momentum through the rest of the game. GAINING MOMENTUM  Biola’s game truly started in the second quarter when redshirt...

Volleyball takes a hit

Volleyball takes a hit
The Eagles fell to Azusa Pacific, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2021

On Thursday, volleyball traveled to Azusa, California to face off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. The Eagles were unable to hold their own, losing the first three sets to APU.  The Eagles totaled 33 points, 25 kills and one ace during the match. Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Emily...

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership
Women are the disregarded victims of climate change.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 12, Glasgow hosted the 26th annual Climate Change Conference of the Parties. The COP26 is a climate summit that brings together political leaders to accelerate action toward the goals of the United Nations.  This annual conference brought about global media attention due to the...

The Eagles end the season with a draw

The Eagles end the season with a draw
Women’s soccer tied the game against APU, 3-3.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 13, 2021

On Nov. 13, women’s soccer faced the Azusa Pacific University Cougars at home, ending their PacWest conference standings at 5-4-1. Biola was unable to score in two overtime halves, tying the game, 3-3. OVERTIME LETDOWN    APU fired off the first period by making the first goal of the match at...

Biola’s swim and dive earn two wins in Redlands

Biola’s swim and dive earn two wins in Redlands
The Eagles are victorious in Redlands-La Verne tri-meet.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 6, 2021

Women’s and men’s swim and dive headed to Redlands, California to compete in a tri-meet against University of La Verne and the University of Redlands. The men and women’s team won against both schools. The men won 157-117 against the Redlands and 227-27 against La Verne. The women dominated...

Men and women’s cross country place Top 10 in West Region Championships

Men and women’s cross country place Top 10 in West Region Championships
The Eagles head to Oregon to compete in the NCAA Division II West Region Championships.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor November 6, 2021

On Nov. 6, men and women’s cross country headed to Monmouth, Oregon to compete in the NCAA Division II West Region Championships. Both teams finished strong as the women’s squad earned a fifth place finish and the men earned a seventh place finish. TOP 10 FINISH The men were led by redshirt sophomore...