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Blair announces withdrawal of British troops from Iraq

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

LONDON - Britain will withdraw around 1,600 troops from Iraq in the coming months and aims to further cut its 7,100-strong contingent by late summer if Iraqi forces can secure the country's south, Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday.

The announcement, which came as Denmark said it would withdraw its 460 troops and Lithuania said it was considering pulling out its small contingent, comes as the U.

Business building: March 15 move-in date

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The new Crowell School of Business building will stand just a bit taller on March 15, the day when the business faculty will begin to move in.

Despite heavy rainfall during March 2006, which damaged the footings of the building, the Business building is scheduled to open in phases starting March 15.

Founders Week Spotlights Cook

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

With the large arm of 6-foot-4-inch Stanford All-American Russ Lauer in the face of a young Clyde Cook, nothing phased the Biola junior at the time, as he sunk his fourth perimeter shot of nine straight to lead his squad on to one of the nation's biggest upsets of the spring 1956 AAU basketball Olympic tournament.

11th annual SCORR explores racial harmony

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Last year, it was the driving beats of Taiko drums, Brazilian steel drums and African praise music that overtook the Worship Mosaic of the 10th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR).

During the 11th annual SCORR this weekend, students and visitors from colleges around the country will witness just as eclectic a blend in Sutherland Auditorium - from solos in Farsi to a Hebrew dance troupe.

Production Center facelift set to begin this summer

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Though united under the Mass Communications banner, it's rare that journalism and film students have much collaborative work. With limited space and equipment, the two programs often have to branch out to other areas of campus to complete their oftentimes similar work.

Profile of one of Biola's oldest alumni

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Raymond de la Haye wants to attend an upcoming alumni get-together with President Clyde Cook in Orlando. But it doesn't look like it will happen for the sprightly Florida resident.

That's because de la Haye, one of Biola's oldest living alumni lives in the Sebring Retirement Village, and it's hard to get out.

A far-reaching impact

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Biola education majors share something with people thousands of miles away that they've never met: a common professor. Doretha O'Quinn, who's used her teaching skills in places as diverse as Panama and Ethiopia, has a story to tell of how God turned her life from rebellion to living in his love.

Eagles lose three of last four

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Baseball jumped into region play last week, playing three nail-biters in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and ending the week with one win and two losses. Each game was settled in the final inning by just one run, one needing 13 innings to determine a winner.

Intramurals prepare for spring season

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

With second semester well underway, it's finally time to bring intramural sports back to the University's campus. Indeed, by this Saturday, the spring session of intramurals at Biola will officially begin in earnest. This season's sports of choice are softball, basketball and soccer.

Megann Alberts leads off and on court

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

There was a situation brewing in Irvine when the women's basketball team faced off against Concordia earlier this season. The Eagles were down by six points with less than 30 seconds to play, and stress mounted when Concordia continued to rip down rebounds.

Seniors share night with Clyde

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

It was an emotional night for the Eagles on and off the court Tuesday evening as both the men and women's basketball teams said goodbye to five seniors.
On Tuesday, the women took to the court facing Fresno Pacific in Chase Gymnasium for the Clyde Cook retro basketball game.

Softball wins two in Oregon

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Biola University won twice and lost twice at the Easton/Southern Oregon University Invitational Softball Tournament on Friday and Saturday in Ashland.
Biola, ranked No. 21 in the NAIA Preseason Poll, beat Northwest Christian College 5-0 and 2-1 in a pair of games on Friday, but lost 7-3 to No.

Track and field earns personal bests in Nebraska Indoor

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The track team had a field day at the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolf Invitational with seven personal best performances. Not even the freezing cold weather or the heat of the competition could tempt the runners to slow down.
Junior Brian Ball placed second and junior transfer Kristin Schmidt held third in the 3,000-meter (3K) run.

Women's tennis earns home win

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

After dropping their season opener to the University of Alberta and the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) opener to The Master's College, the women's tennis team was able to rebound Tuesday with a victory over La Sierra University. The match held at Biola was a great success for the lady Eagles, who pounded their opponent by a team score of 8-1.

Retiring jersey an honored tradition

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Retiring a number is the greatest act of recognition an organization can bestow upon its players. Professional teams like the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Lakers have rich traditions signified by their expansive halls of fame.
Lou Gehrig, Micky Mantle and Babe Ruth are some of the heralded names that grace the Yankee's walk of fame.

Biola actors rise to the challenge

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

From brief, deceptive scenes of tenderness to uninhibited yelling matches and the concluding heartbreaking scene, Biola's production of "The Glass Menagerie" jerks viewers' emotions around in every possible direction.

"The end was just very dramatic. � It just hits your emotions," senior Lauren Avila said after the show.

Interview with Dustin Kensrue

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

At the beginning of the year, Dustin Kensrue, front man of Thrice, released his solo album, Please Come Home, and is now in the studio recording Thrice's fifth full-length album. Kensrue knows it's hard to change people's opinions, but he seems to be going about it just fine as he sincerely strums his acoustic guitar or embarks on a four-disc concept album with Thrice.

Intimate performance

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

In keeping with the reflective spirit of Founders Week, Chase Gymnasium bore a barer, more intimate stage set-up Sunday night than in previous energy-driven concerts, such as performances by The Supertones or Jars of Clay. Taking the stage was a lineup of vocally-driven performers, including John Ellis of Tree63, Bethany Dillon, Joy Williams and Shawn McDonald.

"Breach" simple, but strong

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Real-life ex-FBI agent Robert Hanssen now sits in a maximum-security prison where he spends 23 hours a day in solitary confinement. His crime is mastering the greatest security breach in American history.

In an era of caped crusaders and computer-generated warriors, "Breach" offers a relief in its intelligent and mesmerizing modern-day story.

'Ghost Rider' hits roadblock

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

A flaming skull, a motorcycle faster than any seen before and a dark world full of demons - there are many good ideas inherent in the story of "Ghost Rider," but the film hit a roadblock in the form of a poor script that needed a few more drafts before coming to theaters.

Oscars about more than just winning

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Every year, film lovers around the world tune in to watch the biggest event in Hollywood: the Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. At the end of the night, some viewers are left surprised, some disappointed and some glowing because the films they loved took home the big awards.

Christians not attending church is a contradiction to say the least

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Some Christians find comfort sleeping the Sunday morning away, but how does that line-up religiously?

Do onto others as you would want to be done unto yourself isn't always the common practice

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

A couple is shunned for getting pregnant out of wedlock, a teen girl is the subject of gossip because of a low-cut top and countless students are forced to maintain a façade of perfection to avoid prying eyes. All of these real situations have resulted from Christians with - if not bad - completely unbiblical intentions who have somehow mistranslated "love thy neighbor" to "judge thy neighbor.

Avoiding fraud before it happens to you

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

After a recent personal identity theft experience four months after my wallet disappeared from the La Brea Cold Stone, I found myself on the phone examining accounts as fraudulent withdrawals began to appear. What first started out as a dollar here and a dollar there led to $10,000 in potential credit withdrawals? Therefore, I feel inclined to share both my personal story and others' experiences to inform and protect others against such cases.