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Banjos and Ballads

Students at the Fireplace Pavilion singing bluegrass-style songs with string-band
Biola’s Bluegrass Ensemble delivers a charming set of folk-inspired melodies and harmonies rooted in tradition.
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

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...

A spring feast: Easter at the caf

Easter meal at the caf on April 16, served with ham, carrots, salad and mac and cheese.
Students were treated to a festive spread this Easter, with classic comfort food and spring-themed sweets
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

On Wednesday, April 16, for the first time, the Caf served a homestyle Easter meal, to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday and resurrection. Students were given a plate full of freshly carved, pineapple-glazed ham, with options for sides like mac and cheese, steamed vegetables, garlic butter-brushed...

World Premiere of the First Hymn Project

Panel from left to right: Ed Stetzer (Dean of Talbot school of Theology), John Dickson and Ben Fielding
Malcolm Initiative hosted John Dickson of Wheaton College for the world premiere of his First Hymn Project documentary
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Last night, April 14 at Ethel Lee auditorium, Biola students and guests joined voices with Christians from the second century A.D., singing the oldest hymn in recorded history. In partnership with the Talbot School of Theology, the Malcolm Initiative hosted John Dickson of Wheaton College for the world...

Senior art exhibition opens April 14 to 18

A viewer reflects on the layered textures of string and fabric by artist Sena Kim
A group exhibition of B.S. art students featuring wide range of mediums
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor April 15, 2025

A group exhibition curated by seniors in Biola University’s B.S. art program opened yesterday, April 14, and runs through April 18 in the Green Art Gallery and Bardwell Project Space. The show features student work in a wide range of mediums, including pottery, painting, thread, risograph, photography,...

Faith-focused podcasts to learn about theology, apologetics and culture

Faith-focused podcasts to learn about theology, apologetics and culture
Three podcasts relating to faith, apologetics and theology
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

For Christian students, it can be beneficial to learn important topics about faith, apologetics and theology. However, it’s often a struggle to find time to dedicate oneself to studying these things, especially with all the work that is involved with being a student as well as a young adult. Podcasts...

“A Minecraft Movie” is a mine for memes

The Minecraft Movie 2025 released April 4 has elicited mixed reactions since its production was announced in 2014.
The adaptation fails to craft a creative story despite building an impressive rendition of Minecraft’s world for live action.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Following in the footsteps of Sonic and Mario, Minecraft has now taken its seat amongst the growing list of video game movie adaptations. After 11 years of development since the movie’s announcement in 2014, “A Minecraft Movie” was released in theatres on April 4. The anticipation of this movie...

A talking motel Bible and a living room in Hell

Isaiah Lane in "Gun and a Motel Bible" directed by Mackenzie Pappan
Biola Theatre presents two plays that grapple with faith, morality, relationships and existence
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

Last week, Biola Theatre presented A Night of Student-Directed One-Act Plays in Mayers Auditorium.  The two student-directed plays sought to challenge the audience with deep and troubling themes and content in order to provoke thoughts and a pursuit of truth.  PLOT SUMMARIES The first play presented...

Behind the Curtain

Sophomore health sciences major Tyler Jones plays a rich soapmaking mogul who creates an elaborate scheme to get his lazy son to work in Torrey Theatre's spring production of "It Pays to Advertise."
A glimpse into the production of the upcoming Torrey Honors College play.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 4, 2025

On April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and April 5 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Torrey Honors College will be putting on their Spring 2025 production of “It Pays to Advertise.” The play is an American comedy that tells the story of the son of a soap tycoon who becomes his father’s business competitor.  A FIRST-TIME...

Biola Barkada: A group of friends

Group shot of the rapidly growing Biola Barkada Filipino Club.
Biola Filipino club president invites everyone to a rising community.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

In recent months, the Biola Filipino club, known as Biola Barkada, has had an explosion of activity and membership. The current president of the club, sophomore business major Jacob Cayanan, sheds light on the club’s revival, recent growth and its vision. ORIGINS When Cayanan entered Biola as a freshman,...

Max McLean resurrects C.S. Lewis in “C.S. Lewis Onstage: Further Up & Further In”

Max McLean resurrects C.S. Lewis in “C.S. Lewis Onstage: Further Up & Further In” held in La Mirada Theatre 
on March 12, 2025
The Christian theatre pioneer brings the influential writer to Biolans on behalf of Biola’s Conservatory
Nathan Allee, Freelancer March 18, 2025

On March 12, Biolans, La Miradans and members of the wider community packed the La Mirada Theatre to see their favorite Christian apologist speak in “Further Up & Further In.” The lights dimmed and the beginning of creation was demonstrated through the use of the digital background when C.S....

Come, let us return to the Lord

Congregation sings hymns at an outdoor church service
Four compelling hymns that call for a return to God
Jason Lee, Staff Writer March 15, 2025

The Lenten season is known for many themes, one of which is repentance. Christians who celebrate Lent make a concerted effort to confess their sins to the Lord and to repent from them. Repentance involves deep prayer and meditating on God’s Word, but Christians are also called to “sing psalms,...

“Paddington in Peru” redefines its genre’s bear necessities

Official Paddington in Peru poster
The adored bear’s newest screen appearance does sequels justice while writing a love letter to film
Nathan Allee, Freelancer March 10, 2025

This is a day and age where sequels usually produce a rolling eye or a heavy sigh. Nevertheless, people still watch them to see what journeys their heroes embark on. The hope lies in thinking Hollywood would hit the mark but the shot is often a gamble. I will be honest in saying I was very nervous when...