On Nov. 8, in Lansing Recital Hall, director Daniel Brier conducted the Biola Symphony Orchestra, inspiring the spirit of the Thanksgiving season. But filling the hall with the beautiful melodies of famous compositions is no easy feat. Lots of time and practice went into the making of this performance. BEHIND...

On the evening of Nov. 3, singers from the Biola University Chorus and Biola Chorale gathered in Lansing Recital Hall to present their 2024 concert, “Everlasting Joy.” Throughout the evening, many beautiful and poignant songs were performed, encompassing hymns, romantic songs and sacred music. This...

Every year, the Newport Beach Film Festival comes back to the coast to host a variety of sessions over the course of a week, playing their selection of the best films from fresh, new filmmakers and holding spotlight sessions on leading creatives in the industry. For Biolans, the festival has been known...

Morgan Neville’s “Piece by Piece” chronicles the life and career of Pharell Williams, but throws the traditional documentary instructions away to assemble the interviews into an even greater set. When I first discovered this feature was going to be entirely animated in the vein of “The Lego Movie,”...

The Conservatory of Music hosted its 32nd Annual PRISM Concert on Oct. 26 at the Lansing Recital Hall. The PRISM Concert showcases all the ensembles at Biola, ranging from soloists, quartets and full bands. THE PROGRAM The evening began with a bright fanfare by the Brass Ensemble, which played “Fanfare...

On Thursday evening, Oct. 17, Mayers Auditorium grew lively with chatter as people began taking their seats, clutching red playbills in their hands. The stage before them was decorated with the theater performance’s set pieces, furniture and props harkening back to the early 1900s aesthetic. As the...

On Oct. 18, the Biola Symphonic Winds, directed by Dr. Karl Meyers, performed their fall concert in Lansing Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. After an introduction and prayer by Todd Guy, the dean of School of Fine Arts and Communication, Meyers took the stage and began the concert. THE PROGRAM The night started...

“Between the Pages” is a Q&A series that explores one’s life through books that have shaped and influenced them. Books affect the forming of souls, and together these souls make up our community. Through both ancient and contemporary writings, we unveil the glimpse of wisdom that underlies...

The Hollywood nightclub music scene for rising musicians isn’t necessarily the usual spot you’d find Biola students. Few places near Biola’s campus offer a wholesome environment where rising music artists can connect with other students to create genuine relationships. Founded in 2023 by Gem...

Every year, when the fall months roll in, Biola holds Torrey Conference, inviting some of the most talented worship leaders throughout the country to lead students together in music. This year, Washington state-based One Voice Worship led the student body in passionate moments of praise, using electric...

Some of the greatest action-packed, romantic and thrilling film scenes of our time wouldn’t have you on the edge of your seat without carefully crafted music moving the story along. In Biola’s new media composition program, music students focus on learning the ins and outs of composing captivating...

A new Robotics Club has begun on Biola’s campus, gathering students with an interest in robotics and coding to work as a team. Sophomore robotics major Jaran Mann, president of the Robotics Club, explains the club’s origins, goals and more. ORIGINS The Robotics Club has been about a year and...