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Bardwell Hall opens early for faculty in its late stages of construction

Construction fences still surround the newly-improved Bardwell Hall.
Professors are moving into the newly constructed art building after almost a year.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 18, 2021

Over the past year, construction on the new Bardwell Hall has been at a stop and go thanks to COVID-19. But this week, a Facebook live event showed the nearly finished building, and faculty are beginning to move into their new studios from the old McNally halls.  WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT  Posters...

Everything to know about the 63rd Grammy Awards

Everything to know about the 63rd Grammy Awards
Although the 2021 Grammys left multiple singers upset, female artists dominated the award show.
Kate Bomar, Photographer March 16, 2021

Despite the global pandemic starting off in 2020, artists did not shy away from creating music last year, which led the 2021 Grammy Awards to be a competitive, yet illuminating experience.  THE YEAR FOR WOMEN The large awards such as Album of the Year and Record of the Year all went to women.    Taylor...

Tom Holland takes on a harrowing role in “Cherry”

Tom Holland takes on a harrowing role in “Cherry”
“Cherry” holds nothing back, confronting topics such as war, drugs and death.
Kate Bomar, Photographer March 13, 2021

Marvel’s Spider-Man star Tom Holland has taken on a completely new direction in his career in his new film “Cherry,” streaming now on Apple TV. This rollercoaster motion picture follows the life of a veteran and the challenges he experiences throughout his life. Producers Joe and Anthony Russo...

Everything students need to know about the new CMA building

Students and professors seek to find the compromise between artistic expression and community expectations in Biola's Cinema Media Arts department.
Amid a COVID-19 financial crisis, the donor-funded building project is through planning stages.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 11, 2021

As Phase 3 students flock back to campus, one poster board standing just between the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health and Crowell School of Business stands out. Promising old Hollywood architecture, a 300-seat theater and space for the new game design program, the timeline...

Marvel innovates storylines and genres in “WandaVision”

Marvel innovates storylines and genres in “WandaVision”
The miniseries is a creative reintroduction to Marvel following “Avengers: Endgame.”
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 9, 2021

With nine Disney+ episodes packed with action and cliffhangers, “WandaVision” exceeded all expectations of Marvel fans. The episodes stretch across multiple decades and slowly morph into the classic Marvel style of excitement and humor. Arguably one of the most thoughtful and creative pieces to come...

A Day to Remember merges catchy lyrics with deafening rock anthems

A Day to Remember merges catchy lyrics with deafening rock anthems
Memorable and insufferable, “You’re Welcome” is a mixed bag.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

A Day to Remember released “You’re Welcome” on March 5, an album full of interesting lyrics and dance-worthy beats. Almost violent in nature, many of the songs on “You’re Welcome” warrant headphones and a fully stocked supply of Advil on hand. Much of the album is drowned out by the screamo-esque...

“Drywall” is a unique introduction to Jay Joseph

“Drywall” is a unique introduction to Jay Joseph
The new artist brings clear creativity to his EP, but it may not be for everyone.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 6, 2021

Jay Joseph is one of the newest, most unexpected artists to come out of 2021 so far. Looking for a fresh avenue to filter his creativity, the basketball player produced his first EP “Drywall” in his parents’ basement. Fans of alternative rap and new, underground music may enjoy the listen, as there...

Pop princess Zara Larsson releases “Poster Girl”

Pop princess Zara Larsson releases “Poster Girl”
Dealing with love and heartbreak, Larsson exposes everything yet says nothing.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 6, 2021

On March 5, Zara Larsson released “Poster Girl,” yet another club-warm-up album, the genre she managed to define and never break free from. With synth-heavy and driving songs like “FFF” and “Look What You’ve Done,” she keeps the pace with previous albums like “So Good” and  showcases...

Billie Eilish delivers honesty in her latest film on Apple TV

Billie Eilish delivers honesty in her latest film on Apple TV
“The World’s a Little Blurry” focuses on the darkness and the isolation of fame.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer March 4, 2021

Recently released on Apple TV, “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry” brings fans into the personal, endearing and shocking world of stardom for Eilish. Beginning with her first record deal and entering into her current successes, the film aims to display the process and passion behind her...

The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards recap

The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards recap
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association had another year celebrating the best films of 2020.
Kate Bomar, Photographer March 2, 2021

On Feb. 28, NBC hosted the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards given to movies, plays and TV shows by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The audience was filled with first responders and essential workers while celebrities tuned in online via Zoom to accept their awards. UNCOMFORTABLE DIALOGUE  Hosts...

Life of a film freelancer during a pandemic

Baliko setting up camera for a commercial shoot.
Rebecca Baliko overcomes unique post-graduation challenges starting her film career during COVID-19.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor February 27, 2021

Since graduating during COVID-19, cinema and media arts alumna Rebecca Baliko has been forced to begin a freelancing film career in unusual circumstances. However, she has found the challenges to be a blessing in disguise. POST-GRAD PROJECTS Having worked on mostly freelance projects while at Biola,...

Netflix’s “Pelé” scores a goal

Netflix’s “Pelé” scores a goal
This biographical documentary zeroes in on an illustrious athlete’s rise to success and his struggles to maintain it.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer February 27, 2021

Three World Cup wins, 1,279 goals in 1,363 games and a spot on the Time 100 list of the “Most Important People of the Century”—these are only a few highlights of Edson Arantes do Nacimento's career. The fabled achievements of Nacimento, better known as Pelé, are newly chronicled in a full-length...