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Biola community attends sold-out RestoreNate documentary premier

The Lewis family greeted attendees at the RestoreNate documentary premier.
Biola alumnus tells the story of Biola student Nathan Lewis and his family's journey of finding faith and joy amidst trials.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 4, 2022

In February 2020, Biola freshman Nathan Lewis suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after a skateboarding accident off-campus in the surrounding La Mirada area. While Nathan is still recovering from his injury, his family's story of faith continues to inspire many. Biola alumnus Josiah Daniel Solis...

Watch these 2022 summer blockbusters

Watch these 2022 summer blockbusters
Minions, superheroes and music icon Elvis Presley all lit up the big screen in this summer's blockbuster hits.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 1, 2022

From Minions: The Rise Of Gru to Nope, the theaters had something for everyone this past summer. Whether one reminisced on the rise of Elvis Presley in Elvis or watched Tom Cruise take flight in Top Gun: Maverick, there were motion pictures for every generation.  TOP GUN: MAVERICK  The return of...

2022 MTV Video Music Awards Recap

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This year's MTV Video Music Awards were full of musical surprises and set unprecedented records.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 30, 2022

With hosts LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards premiered live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday, Aug. 28. The award show set groundbreaking records and was full of many surprises, including a new album announcement from Taylor Swift and guest...

The coming-of-age esports story of ‘Disjoint’

The coming-of-age esports story of ‘Disjoint’
This senior thesis aims to be the first of its kind, a special task taken on by senior cinema and media arts major Jalen Sur.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer April 24, 2022

In an era where esports are becoming more commonplace around the world, senior cinema and media arts major Jalen Sur aims to be the first coming-of-age esports story with his senior thesis, “Disjoint.” With the help of co-writer junior cinema and media arts major Noel Sassoon and producer senior...

The Eddy returns

THE EDDY: Recording artist Jordy Searcy shared his music with students.
Alumna O. Bree Mays and Jordy Searcy rock Fireplace Pavilion.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 22, 2022

On April 21, Jordy Searcy and alumna O. Bree Mays took to the stage to put on The Eddy for the first time in two years. Mays opened the event with a few stunning and unreleased singles, while Searcy played some well-loved hits like “Molly” and “Love and War in Your Twenties.”  PERFORMANCES   Students...

Arts and entertainment semester highlights

This larger-than-life charcoal and graphite on paper piece serves as the centerpiece to the "Sea We Must Wade" exhibit. Created by Shawn Michael Warren, the piece “was created as a response to the water crisis in Flint, MI.”
Here are the Top 4 pieces of student and faculty art on campus this semester.
Emily Coffey and Kate Bomar April 19, 2022

This semester, the campus came alive as students and faculty worked hard to produce their best work during the celebration of arts and media. Here is a quick rundown of the best art pieces and productions this year.  THE COLOR PINK On March 22, THE COLOR PINK was an exquisite embark on femininity...

‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ is not worth your time or money

Jude Law portrays Albus Dumbledore in 'Fantastic Beasts 3.'
The third time is not the charm for J.K. Rowling’s increasingly unnecessary prequel series.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer April 16, 2022

While the mainline Harry Potter series continues to captivate millions of fans to this day, J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts” prequel fails to have the same impact. Both the “Fantastic Beasts” original and “Crimes of Grindelwald” have received mixed to negative reviews from critics and...

Spring 2022 playlist

Spring 2022 playlist
Here are our top picks of songs to help you get through these final weeks of school.
Kate Bomar, Photographer April 15, 2022

As the semester comes to a close and the studying grind takes a toll on students, music is a great tool to relieve stress. These five artists and their songs are perfect to stream during finals.    CHARLIE PUTH After years of silence and an occasional song drop via TikTok, Charlie Puth recently resurfaced...

‘Rx’ is depressing but necessary

‘Rx’ is depressing but necessary
Tucker Pillsbury, also known as ROLE MODEL, drops his first full length album just months after “neverletyougo.”
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 12, 2022

“Rx” is Tucker Pillsbury’s first ever full length album. It is almost fully committed love songs, which is ironic, considering the up and coming artist’s interview with GQ just four days ago, titled “Role Model Doesn’t Want to Write Love Songs.”  BACKGROUND STORY   An East Coast native,...

Avengers Assemble: Heroes take home Mock Rock 2022

Heroes celebrate their victory at Mock Rock 2022
Students suit up and unite the student body in the first full-capacity event since the global pandemic.
Emily Coffey and Caleb Jonker April 8, 2022

In the first Mock Rock since 2019, Heroes took home the trophy thanks to popular vote. Professor of psychology Chris Grace, Blackstone Resident Director Carlita Cartwright, and assistant professor of entertainment producing Abel Vang judged the competition, while sophomore psychology major Nicholas Arreola...

‘Pretentious Favorites’ builds community around niche films

‘Pretentious Favorites’ builds community around niche films
Cale Hawkins and Cameron Wilhite run a weekly podcast centered around exploring and analyzing lesser-known movies.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 7, 2022

“Pretentious Favorites” is one of the Torch’s up and coming podcasts, pioneered by freshman cinema and media arts major Cale Hawkins, a lifelong film enthusiast. In partnership with his close friend, freshman cinema and media arts major Cameron Wilhite, the pair explore the deeper aspects of films...

2022 Grammys rundown

2022 Grammys rundown
The annual awards show dazzled with great performances and well-deserved wins.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer April 5, 2022

The Recording Academy held its annual Grammys on April 3, and after the drama-filled Oscars night last Sunday, it was refreshing to see an awards show run smoothly. From a touching “In Memoriam” performance to a surprise Album of the Year win, the 2022 Grammys ceremony was one of the academy’s...