“The Nevers” brings audiences into Victorian London, a place of cobblestone streets, carriages and a surge of the supernatural. Both political and entertaining, the new series from HBO emulates the charm and history of “Bridgerton,” while adding a number of thrilling and even violent scenes,...

Produced by Biola professor Abel Vang,“What Lies Below” hit Netflix and became trending one day after Easter and remained in the Top 10 for a week. Vang gives readers an inside scoop to the production of his trending Netflix film.  “What Lies Below” tells a story of  a 16-year-old girl who...

Commercial music ensembles are one of the unlucky groups on campus remaining online after phase three. After a full, exasperating year of online classes during COVID-19, ensembles continue to run into difficulties, yet obtain valuable learning experience they would not have otherwise had. DEMO DOWNSIDES Although...

Hope is hard to find in dark times, but the Biola-produced student film “Healing” shows that it is not impossible. Biola’s Motion Picture Production class is one that cinema and media arts students look forward to taking, and despite all the COVID-19 regulations, this semester's class has not let...

On April 8, Taylor Swift’s long-awaited victory lap album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” finally dropped on streaming platforms, featuring a newer, more authentic production of older songs and releases from “the vault,” which blend seamlessly with the work. Not only is the album perfect, but...

Following the record hitting movie “Endgame,” Marvel draws fans right back into the cinematic universe storyline. In “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” previous background characters such as Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson rise to take on larger roles.  REMNANTS OF CAPTAIN AMERICA  Many of...

While people relaxed in their homes celebrating a restful Easter afternoon, Justin Bieber surprised everyone with the release of a gospel EP titled “Freedom.” With his newest album “Justice” having been released not even three full weeks prior, “Freedom.” comes as a bigger shock to fans,...

Fan-favorite films that have been nominated for multiple award shows eventually end up on the Oscars 2021 nomination list. Although this repetition is to be expected, there are a few lesser known films that are definitely a must watch during the weekend.  “Sound of Metal” Following the tragic...

This story was edited with revised information on April 3 at 9:36 a.m. It all began with kazoos. In 2012, Annaliese Franklin had just transferred to Biola University. The night she moved into Stewart Hall, she received an unexpected email. Up-and-coming YouTube personalities Rhett McLaughlin and Link...

COVID-19 caused most museums to temporarily close last year, some of which have still  not re-opened. The solution, as with most pandemic-related problems, has been to convert a real-life experience into a virtual one. Avid museum-goers can get the second-best thing to actually visiting the museum,...

Fitz and the Tantrums are well-known for their energized, dance anthems that are nearly impossible not to play on repeat. Full of joy and carefree songs about love, friendship and partying, lead singer Fitz released his solo debut album “Head Up High” on March 26, bringing back some well needed levity...

Triple platinum-certified, Dove Award-winning hip-hop artist Nathan John Fuerstein, better known as NF, is back on the saddle with his heavily teased release “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE).” QUESTIONING FAME “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” appropriately begins with a storm of sorts. In the first track, “CLOUDS,”...