Exhalerated, nervous, anticipation, sour- these are all words provided by students to describe the mood of Mayer’s lobby on Friday Sept. 5. This past weekend, casting for the Biola Theatre productions took place. The two fall productions are  “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder and an original comedy,...

Hand drawn animation nowadays is mostly considered a lost art form. The beautiful, traditionally-made films of old are now dominated by computer animated movies. When the classic art form is executed, it is usually done through anime or an occasional appearance at independently run movie theaters. I...

The Committee of Art in Public Space (CAPS) has come to the decision to take down the mural that was recently made by two Biola art students - Alisha Mark and Lily Guild -  beside the library. In regard to the decision to remove the mural, the two artists stated: "The mural was originally planned in...

On Saturday, April 26, Chase Gymnasium was filled with family, music majors, peers and the intrigued. The large stage at the back of the gym was populated with percussionists, brass players and woodwinds topped with a few conductors. The musicians behind the instruments ranged from close Biola companions...

After 39 years of dedication to Biola’s art pedagogy, Dan Callis III, a professor of art, is retiring and transitioning to a full-time art practice.  The art department hosted a retirement party on April 23 with students, staff and professors sharing pivotal moments where Callis impacted their...

On the evening of April 23, the Biola Vocal Area presented nine individual opera scenes at the Lansing Recital Hall. These scenes were from a variety of historical dramatists and composers such as Mozart, Puccini, Strauss and Gilbert & Sullivan. The event was titled “Sweet Sorrow: Encounters...

If I am being honest, my niche pleasure is found in the world of independent animation. When I use the phrase “independent animation,” I am not referring to the masterpieces of Studio Ghibli or Oscar winners outside of Disney. I am talking about films which objectively should not be good yet find...

When one thinks of Christian films the mind usually goes to “Jesus Revolution,” “The Chosen” or Angel Studios. While it is relieving to finally see more artistically merited live-action works, the realm of Christian animation has remained mostly silent. The art form experienced its heyday in...

On April 28, at Bardwell Hall, Biola University unveiled Tim Hawkinson's sculpture "Faith of Our Farmors." Students are encouraged to spend time with the piece, which features an interactive prayer wheel and depicts an elderly woman praying. Barry Corey explained the significance of the sculptor's...

On Sunday, April 27, the painting of a new mural was spotted on a wall beside the library and behind the Health Center. Alisha Mark, sophomore painting and illustration major, and Lily Guild, sophomore painting major, are the artists behind this new piece. They are part of the Creation Care Club, decorating...

Malcolm Todd’s debut album, “Malcolm Todd,” was released earlier this month on April 4, after an exciting month of teasers including the release of his highly anticipated single, “Bleed,” featuring Omar Apollo. While many fans, including plenty here at Biola, have come to know him through his...

On Wednesday, April 16, Biola’s Conservatory of Music hosted Music at Noon: Bluegrass Ensemble. The event featured a mid-day concert at the Fireplace Pavilion with music students singing bluegrass-style songs alongside a full string-band.  Junior Worship Arts student, Lindsey Comer, was one of...