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‘Tis the season for holiday films

‘Tis the season for holiday films
Prepare for the holidays with this festive watchlist.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor December 1, 2020

“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...

All the best singles released in the last week

All the best singles released in the last week
Which new music to add to your playlist.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 23, 2020

“MONSTER” BY SHAWN MENDES & JUSTIN BIEBER The two most powerful male Candian popstars collaborated on the second single Mendes has released this year as part of his promo for the upcoming album, “Wonder.” Airy and dramatic, “Monster” is an honest appeal to the pressures of superstardom,...

Pentatonix returns with an eclectic album for the holidays

Pentatonix returns with an eclectic album for the holidays
With old and new favorites, Pentatonix impresses with variety and Christmas cheer.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

Well known for their covers of a variety of popular music, Pentatonix brings listeners a fresh, well-crafted selection of Christmas favorites, as well as a few original holiday songs. Bringing feelings of warm nights and Christmas chills, the band covers a variety of holiday sentiments, giving audiences...

Lecrae brings snappy beats and meaningful messages

Lecrae brings snappy beats and meaningful messages
“Restoration: The Deluxe Album” is catchy and dives into inspiring topics.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 17, 2020

The effects of fame, current world issues and the need for Jesus are themes that Lecrae covers in recent album “Restoration.” The latest “Restoration: The Deluxe Album” contains six new tracks, continuing on with these messages while adding a wider variety of songs into the mix. The rapper provides...

Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada

Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada
An inside look at what it means to teach film students over Zoom.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 12, 2020

Dean Yamada is the professor teaching Biola film this year, a six-unit class whose final assignment is a film project that is selected the previous semester. Because of COVID-19, the format for this class has changed, meaning that the films audiences can expect will also look different. Here is an inside...

“Confetti” lacks depth and variety

“Confetti” lacks depth and variety
Little Mix’s latest album is catchy, but fails to present something new.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 10, 2020

Since winning The X Factor in 2011, British girl group Little Mix has left their mark on pop culture. Hit single “Shout Out to My Ex” established them as a go-to band for women looking for empowering sounds to blast on a girl’s night out. Their latest album release “Confetti” brings back some...

Check out these quarantine music videos

Check out these quarantine music videos
Music artists exercise their creativity with what they have at home.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 7, 2020

“Level of Concern” by Twenty One Pilots Alternative rock and hip-hop duo Twenty One Pilots has taken the world by storm over the last few years. After being forced to bring their tour to a halt in March, they rushed to give their fans something to smile about during quarantine. They released catchy...

Sam Smith returns with more emotion and honesty about love

Sam Smith returns with more emotion and honesty about love
Smith continues to merge music about heartbreaks with dance anthems.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer November 5, 2020

In recent years, Sam Smith has emerged as an up-and-coming artist who tackles serious subject matter, while also including a number of fun, catchy tunes to keep on repeat. In their latest album “Love Goes,” Smith details a number of blunt, tragic songs about losing the one you love, but also the...

Ariana Grande breaks records with “Positions”

Ariana Grande breaks records with “Positions”
The fifth chart-topping album in a row, Grande seeks healing in her own way.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 3, 2020

Opening in a theatrical, war-like string symphony, “Positions” follows every rule Ariana Grande has ever set for herself. It is about healing, love, sex and the search for fulfillment in the wake of loss and love. A downward emotional pull, the album leaves everything unresolved, an honest show of...

The best movies to watch for a quarantine Halloween

The best movies to watch for a quarantine Halloween
Whether you enjoy scary or spooky, there are plenty of movies to stream this Halloween.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer October 31, 2020

While celebrating with cozy sweaters and spiced lattes or carving a pumpkin with your favorite candy in hand, no Halloween gathering is complete without a scary, or silly, movie. From classic slasher films to recently released comedic adventures, streaming services provide a number of great titles to...

Adele hosts Saturday Night Live with H.E.R.

Adele hosts Saturday Night Live with H.E.R.
Her first public appearance in a few years, Adele revisits the show that opened her career in 2008.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 29, 2020

It has been over two years since Adele made her last public appearance. The relatively small media coverage and lack of new material shrouded her in mystery—a mystery that was revealed when she hosted Saturday Night Live this week. OPENING MONOLOGUE   Though Adele has been on SNL before, this is...

“Remote” is enjoyable but lacks variety

“Remote” is enjoyable but lacks variety
Wallows releases a catchy, yet stagnant follow-up to their first album.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor October 27, 2020

Indie fans are certainly getting their quarantine music fix. Wallows, featuring Dylan Minnette of the popular Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” has quickly risen to fame in the indie music world over the past year. Their latest EP “Remote” keeps in tune with their previous work and is characterized...