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Aftershocks continue to rock Japan, citizens scared

Hitomi Morimoto hasn't been outside her house since the earthquake hit March 11 because of the threat of radiation, and says she feels like she is in a war.
Patricia Diaz, Writer March 23, 2011
Hitomi Morimoto hasn't been outside her house since the earthquake hit March 11 because of the threat of radiation, and says she feels like she is in a war.

Mock Rock groups anticipate Friday performance

Biola students have been intensely investing their time, energy, and creativity towards this year's Mock Rock performance.
Emily Arnold, Writer March 23, 2011
Biola students have been intensely investing their time, energy, and creativity towards this year's Mock Rock performance.

“Red Riding Hood” film adaptation not the average fairy tale

"Red Riding Hood" film adaptation not the average fairy tale
"Red Riding Hood" and "The Twilight Saga" share similarities in cinematography and theme of forbidden love.
Elisa Walker, Writer March 23, 2011
"Red Riding Hood" and "The Twilight Saga" share similarities in cinematography and theme of forbidden love.

Biolan focuses on honest songwriting for band, Riley and the Roxies

Freshman Biolan Spencer Alfonso is committed to honest songwriting for his band, Riley and the Roxies.
Job Ang, Writer March 17, 2011
Freshman Biolan Spencer Alfonso is committed to honest songwriting for his band, Riley and the Roxies.

#setusablaze: tweets from Missions Conference

Check out a tweet round up from the first day of Missions Conference.
March 16, 2011
Check out a tweet round up from the first day of Missions Conference.

Symphonic Winds play for homeless

Robert Feller, Symphonic Winds Conductor, directs a show at the Salvation Army in Bell, Calif. | Photo courtesy of Carson Leith
The Biola Symphonic Winds performed at the Salvation Army last week, engaging in community and seeing the joy of music.
March 15, 2011
The Biola Symphonic Winds performed at the Salvation Army last week, engaging in community and seeing the joy of music.

Biolans create auction website to support missions

Three Biolans created a website similar to eBay where a portion of every bid goes toward missions.
March 15, 2011
Three Biolans created a website similar to eBay where a portion of every bid goes toward missions.

Biola students producing Japanese film [Pt 2]

A team of Biola students reflect on their unprecedented film shoot in Japan for their movie "Persimmon."
Abbey Bennett, Writer March 15, 2011
A team of Biola students reflect on their unprecedented film shoot in Japan for their movie "Persimmon."

Unwind with vegan orange poppy seed scones

A vegan diet offers several health benefits, including those found in this recipe for vegan orange poppy seed scones.
March 15, 2011
A vegan diet offers several health benefits, including those found in this recipe for vegan orange poppy seed scones.

“Pulp Fiction” contains religious themes despite violence

"Pulp Fiction" lacks strong Christian audience because of content even thought it contains underlying religious themes.
March 15, 2011
"Pulp Fiction" lacks strong Christian audience because of content even thought it contains underlying religious themes.

Biola students respond to Japan quake

In the wake of Japan's 8.9-magnitude earthquake and the following tsunami, Biolans from various walks of life respond.
Patricia Diaz, Writer March 11, 2011
In the wake of Japan's 8.9-magnitude earthquake and the following tsunami, Biolans from various walks of life respond.

Biola film students shoot project in Japan

Actors Yugo Saso and Masayuki Yui rehearse their lines from behind the viewfinder of the RED camera used by the Persimmon film crew. The scene takes part in the bedroom where the main character deals with the focus of the film, his impending death. | Photo Courtesy of Jordan Nakamura
Biola students recently traveled to Japan to shoot Persimmon, a film that explores death.
Abbey Bennett, Writer March 9, 2011
Biola students recently traveled to Japan to shoot Persimmon, a film that explores death.