Taking place fully online for the very first time, this year’s Sundance Film Festival was a unique and attainable experience. Though holding the festival in person is convenient for attendees to make connections and gives satisfaction to filmmakers, there were some benefits that come from the festival’s...

Last year, senior art major Caylie Smith began an unusual senior art project as a graduation requirement. Little did she know how much the project would grow, the impact it would have on the community and that her involvement would continue past her graduation date.  HOW IT WORKS  For this project,...

Biola class of 2012 alumnus, Temitope, released his second album, “Meji,” on Jan. 15. Translating to “two” in his family’s native language of Yorùbá, the album focuses deeply on unity and reconciliation. While writing this album, Temitope wanted to create a music movement to empower the church...

In recent Netflix historical drama “The Dig,” Edith Pretty wants to bury her past. Crippled both by physical health issues and her husband’s death, she struggles to support her young son’s future. When Pretty realizes a large mound of dirt behind her house might be an ancient burial site, she...

An iconic ‘90s band, Weezer is well-known for their upbeat, catchy lyrics, as well as their appearances in a variety of pop culture sources. Whether it be “Island in the Sun” from the nostalgic kids movie “Aquamarine” or more recent releases, such as their rendition of “Lost in the Woods”...

Addictive television phenomenon "The Bachelor" promises audiences weekly drama, absurd group dates and a questionable, yet entertaining means of finding love. Matt James, the latest star of the show, strives to make the most of the pandemic by inviting a diverse cast of women to the Nemacolin hotel in...

Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers released “Piano Piano” on Jan. 22, his first full-length album. Shimmering, wandering and entirely instrumental, the album showcases the genius behind The Lumineers’ drummer, writer and piano professional. Fraites releases emotion in the calming album everyone...

“it’s time to go” by Taylor Swift Taylor Swift’s newest albums “folklore” and “evermore” have been huge hits in the pop music world. “It’s time to go” was more recently added to both the deluxe version of “evermore” and Swift’s EP, “the ‘dropped your hand while dancing’...

“Drivers License” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100  chart for two weeks, drew 76.1 million listeners across the world, set Spotify’s platform records for most streams in a week and gained recognition from several people in the entertainment industry. Here is how that happened.  RECOGNITION...

On Dec. 4, Shawn Mendes released his fourth studio-length album titled “Wonder,” breaching a new level of sonic exploration. It is a visit into the uncertainty and undeniability of love, the first album that does not speak almost exclusively of it being unrequited.  SHAWN MENDES IN WONDER  One...

After its release on Disney+ in 2019, “The Mandalorian” was an instant success. Fans and a new generation of audiences were drawn in by a darker, more thoughtful glimpse into the world of Star Wars. From the inclusion of a rambunctious Baby Yoda, a trained killer and an assortment of both new and...

“A Christmas Prince” A predictable tale of an aspiring young journalist sent to report on a royal family with a reputation, this simple yet charming story is perfect for a Christmas-themed sleepover. When Amber, played by Rose McIver, bites off more than she can chew for her story, she must face...