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Xopoc dance crew lights up the stage

Xopoc lights up the stage at Punk 'N Pie.
Xopoc builds community and encourages students to express themselves through worship.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2022

For Biola's Xopoc Dance Crew, dance is a way for performers to bring glory to God while expressing themselves on the stage. During their shows, Xopoc performs stunning choreography under bright lights. Behind the scenes, the dance crew can be found working hard during weekly two-hour dance rehearsals...

Rundown of Joshua Bassett’s “Sad Songs In a Hotel Room”

Bassett delivers soulful lyrics on his latest EP.
Bassett reflects on Hollywood, home and heartbreak in his latest EP.
Kate Bomar, Photographer September 29, 2022

The public intensely scrutinized Joshua Bassett after his alleged ex, Olivia Rodrigo, released her hit single “drivers license” in 2021. Bassett responded to the hate through new music, videos and sold-out concerts. His most recent EP, “Sad Songs In A Hotel Room,” shows his talent and expertise...

Conservatory hosts fall faculty recital

Conservatory hosts fall faculty recital
Dr. Li-shan Hung, director of piano at Biola, presents a thought-provoking and crowd-pleasing performance.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

Every semester, Biola’s Conservatory of Music gets the rare opportunity to feature one of its own faculty members in recital. On Saturday, the Conservatory featured Dr. Li-shan Hung, professor and director of piano at Biola. The recital program featured selected pieces by Bach, Schubert, Chopin and...

“Don’t Worry Darling” review

The recently released film "Don't Worry Darling," starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, lacks the drama that swirls around it offstage.
A film surrounded by off-screen drama has a fatal flaw: it isn’t dramatic.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 24, 2022

With rumors spreading about cast drama, “Don’t Worry Darling” hit theaters this weekend. While the rumors might generate buzz and ticket sales, the film itself fails to live up to the hype, which causes it to fade into the past once the media has had its fill of quick clicks. THE DRAMA Pop sensation...

Disney D23 expo falls short of expectations

Disney D23 expo falls short of expectations
After three years of waiting, Disney’s famous fan expo returns, but the chance to rebuild an image feels wasted.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

Disney’s biannual fan expo, better known as D23, initially welcomed attendees in Sept. 2009. For 10 years it was a chance for The Walt Disney Company to connect with fans, celebrate its history and make big announcements about the magic to come. However, that all changed when the COVID-19 pandemic...

Djo’s newest album “DECIDE” navigates maturing in a digital age

Djo’s newest album “DECIDE” navigates maturing in a digital age
Djo’s sophomore album “DECIDE” explores themes of fame and nostalgia through 80's synth pop.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 20, 2022

Djo released his sophomore album titled “DECIDE” on Sept. 16th with a timeless exploration of nostalgia and young adulthood. Under the persona of Djo, Joe Keery, the beloved Stranger Things actor, made a return to social media to publicize the release of his second album after completely deactivating...

“Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” electrifies audiences at the La Mirada Theatre

"Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” electrifies audiences at the La Mirada Theatre
Just a mile away from Biola University, viewers pile into the auditorium to watch the soft opening of the “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” musical.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 17, 2022

“Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein,” a lively spinoff of "Frankenstein" directed by Jeff Whiting, boasts a highly accomplished cast and impressive set production. The story follows the main character, Frederick Frankestein, as he inherits his grandfather’s estate and travels from New York to Transylvania...

‘Breath of God’ exhibit celebrates art, music and poetry

Attendees remove their shoes before entering the "Breath of God" immersive exhibit.
Bardwell and Crowell’s latest event expresses a divine theological concept through the eyes of Daniel Chang.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 16, 2022

On Sept. 15, “Breath of God,” an immersive exhibit, finally opened after over three years of planning. The event featured live musical performances hosted in Crowell Lansing recital hall projected onto three areas of the inside of the Bardwell exhibition space with some conceptual pieces. The most...

Mary Beth Millar Tells Us Something Beautiful about her upcoming single

Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 14, 2022

Mary Beth Millar, a sophomore majoring in Worship Arts and minoring in Performance, will release her second song, “tell me something beautiful,” on Wednesday, Sept. 14th at 9pm PST.  TELL ME SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL With about a year and a half since her last release, Millar went into her makeshift...

Isla Vista Worship releases “simplicity” EP

Isla Vista Worship releases "simplicity" EP
Walk through Isla Vista Worship’s new EP, “simplicity”, track-by-track.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 10, 2022

After a two-year intermission, Isla Vista Worship released their first post-pandemic EP composed of three songs, “thank you,” “sing praise” and “i'll go.” “Simplicity” was written on an acoustic guitar and sung on a headphone mic to remind listeners that they do not need elaborate production...

Art exhibit bridges the gap between paintings and homelessness

The "Open Wide Your Hand" art exhibit explored homelessness and poverty through mixed media.
Artists Jason Leith and Christopher Chinn shed light on homelessness in Los Angeles through portraits.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 8, 2022

The Open Wide Your Hand art exhibit encourages audiences to examine social issues of homelessness and poverty in their surrounding communities with a newfound sense of awareness and sympathy. Gallery curator Jeffery Rau brought together artwork from Jason Leith’s Sacred Streets collection and Christopher...

“Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul” Review

Sterling K. Brown stars in the recently released satirical comedy "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul."
A surprisingly dark satire asks not what we should believe, but whom we should follow.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 6, 2022

Very rarely do films touch on something that is real; instead, they often grasp at a caricature and hope an audience will latch on. The new film “Honk for Jesus” is, at first glance, a show that only scratches the surface of the complex relationship between scandal and religion but hidden beneath...