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Theatre 21 adapts to remote learning

Theatre 21 moves to online meetings.
Community-based department overcomes the obstacles of online classes.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor April 11, 2020

With students making the switch to remote learning, many departments have been forced to rapidly redesign their curriculums. Theatre especially is a very hands-on and community-oriented major, making it difficult to obtain the same quality of education through Zoom meetings. However, students and faculty...

Try these recipes to satiate your quarantine boredom

Try making this Abelskivers recipe during quarantine.
Impress your family with your newfound cooking skills.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 10, 2020

Develop a new skill while in quarantine by cooking with ingredients you probably already have at home. The recipes below require simple ingredients but make delicious, unexpected treats.  AEBLESKIVERS  A traditional Danish recipe, these three-dimensional pancakes are best paired with Lingonberry...

5 steps to building your at-home workout routine

5 steps to building your at-home workout routine
Keeping your body fit is achievable during quarantine.
Samantha Shaw April 7, 2020

When COVID-19 has resulted in the closure of gyms, recreational facilities, beaches and national parks, students who regularly work out must find ways to stay in shape. For those who lack indoor gym equipment, exercising while social distancing poses another challenge. With summer quickly approaching,...

Check out these 10 must-see short films

Check out these 10 must-see short films
Add these SXSW shorts to your quarantine binge queue immediately.
Lauren McBride and Kayla Santos April 2, 2020

Austin-based film festival South by Southwest, also known as SXSW, was canceled this year because of the coronavirus epidemic—but that did not stop them from honoring their selections. In collaboration with Mailchimp, the festival has released more than 50 short films for viewers to watch online for...

Rediscover disco with ‘Future Nostalgia’

Dua Lipa presents a funky pop album reminiscent of the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 31, 2020

In a world of sickness and stress, “Future Nostalgia” may have come at just the right time. Dua Lipa takes classic pop music and puts her own unique spin on it in her sophomore album, presenting irresistible dance tunes and a fun escape from reality. Distinctive ‘80s and ‘90s influences set this...

Conan Gray comes to age in ‘Kid Krow’

A dreamy soundtrack and honest lyrics form Gray’s best release.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 28, 2020

“Kid Krow”, released March 20 by social media influencer turned musical genius Conan Gray delivers clever lyrics, powerful vocals and an evolved musicality that carries him to the threshold of greatness with other stars such as Troye Sivan or Harry Styles. The album is congruent with previous releases...

Your life in lyrics, courtesy of Justin Sinclair

Your life in lyrics, courtesy of Justin Sinclair
Music alumnus tells stories through song.
Rebecca Schwind March 27, 2020

It is one thing to have a favorite song that you listen to all the time, but it is another to have a song that tells your personal story. Alumnus Justin Sinclair seeks to do both. Since graduating in 2018, Sinclair has been working in LA as a songwriter and producer, collaborating with artists such as...

Indulge in these activities during quarantine

Indulge in these activities during quarantine
Already bored of staying in all day? Try these.
Kayla Santos, Lauren McBride, and Emily Coffey March 24, 2020

Have you already binge watched your favorite show and reorganized your room countless times? For those looking to add some excitement to quarantine, look no further. 1. Bullet journaling  For students still in school via Canvas or online, bullet journaling is a fun, helpful way to stay organized...

Chorale impresses at prestigious regional conference

Members of Biola chorale spend their summer break in Salt Lake City, Utah.
After a year-long preparation, chorale performed a set centered around Christ’s death and resurrection.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola Chorale joined the regional American Choral Directors Association conference in Salt Lake City during spring break as the only Christian university and one of the only college-level choirs composed entirely of undergraduate students....

Niall Horan’s “Heartbreak Weather” lacks spark

Continuing an arguably vanilla legacy, Horan drops ballad-heavy breakup album.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

Released yesterday, Niall Horan’s “Heartbreak Weather” is at best, relatable, and at worst, 46 minutes and four seconds of sound that seemingly blends into the rest of pop genre anonymity. After releasing a few slappy singles, the rest of Horan’s new material remains mostly unnotable. However,...

Lil Uzi Vert’s long-awaited album disappoints

Lil Uzi Vert’s long-awaited album disappoints
Regurgitated lyrical content and lack of variety makes this a disappointing follow-up.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer March 12, 2020

Since the release of his 2017 album “Luv is Rage 2,” famed trap artist Lil Uzi Vert has accumulated many fans because of his unique voice, melodies and pioneering efforts toward “emo-rap,” a genre that fuses the technical abilities of rap with the lyrical content of emo music. In 2018, Uzi...

Virtual reality project “Avion” takes flight

Alumna Emily Inaba and senior cinema and media arts major Megan Scott work on the senior thesis project.
Film student Megan Scott’s senior thesis takes users on a plane ride in the ‘60s.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Imagine the intimidating yet mystifying feeling that comes with flying alone for the first time. “Avion” allows users to relive that experience. In the span of about 10 to 15 minutes, the virtual reality experience takes users on...