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” 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...

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...

This weekend, audiences filled Theatre 21 as actors greeted them to the eerie set with interactive games, setting the stage for a whimsical and moving performance in the underworld. The performance balanced the heaviest topics with refreshing humor.  A BRIEF SYNOPSIS  “Eurydice” starts off with...

Biola Film’s winner “Guber,'' written and directed by junior cinema and media arts major Juliet Lucas, is in the process of filming. The release date looms at only a month away, but the shoot process was more than what cast and crew bargained for.  THE PROCESS Originally written as a short novel...

To say that this year’s Oscars ceremony was eventful would be a massive understatement. Lucky for the Academy Awards, there was a 56% increase in ratings this year at 15.4 million viewers, rising from last year’s record low to be the second-least viewed Oscars. Unfortunately, the show meant to celebrate...

On March 25, the School of Cinema & Media Arts held a special event centered around the hit Christian TV show, “The Chosen.” Some of the writers, producers and cast came for a meet and greet as well as a Q&A moderated by the school’s dean, Tom Halleen. A CROWD OF 2,000 Over 2,000 people...

Rich Kids is a Biola student-run club that performs improv comedy on campus, filling Mayer’s Auditorium with students multiple times every semester. Although the comedy group has performed for many years, the newest members offer a sense of community and meaningful comedy. Here is what current members...

After months of hard work, the Department of Art hosted its student gallery in Bardwell Hall that seeks to offer meaning to the color pink. The exhibit debuted on March 21 and will be ongoing until April 8.  THOUGHT BEHIND THE WORK  THE COLOR PINK was originally formed after Alexander Schauss’...

Women have played an essential role in the early film industry, working their way up from low-paying positions to top executive roles. Although producing and directing is a male-dominated industry, women continue to tell stories with excellence, breaking records as they do so. Here are Arts and Entertainment’s...

Theatre 21 introduced “Waiting for the Host,” which was performed in Mayers Auditorium. Seven cast members illustrated the reality of Zoom, a familiar memory. ACT 1 What started out as a simple show turned into a humorous, thought-provoking narrative. Six cast members join a Zoom meeting in Spring...

According to a study conducted by Stacy L. Smith for the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, females continue to be underrepresented in the music industry, only making up 22.4% of artists and 2% of producers. However, women still hold power and influence in the music industry, in all genres. To highlight...