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Art students reconnect through Make-A-Thing challenge

Art students reconnect through Make-A-Thing challenge
In a time of isolation, art students still create in community.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 15, 2020

Since the university closed in March, art students have been attending Zoom classes like the rest of the student body. Senior Caylie Smith created a project to unite art students through the Make-A-Thing challenge. Using the oh-so-reliable U.S. Postal Service, Instagram and collaboration, she has begun...

Theatre 21 and the Conservatory navigate through change

Theatre 21 and the Conservatory navigate through change
Theatre and music departments merge during coronavirus pandemic, leading to additional adjustments behind the scenes.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor October 13, 2020

Conducting classes during the coronavirus pandemic is not the only major change theatre and music departments have faced. Plans for Theatre 21 to merge into the Conservatory of Music were finalized and executed this semester. With the department undergoing some reconstruction, students and faculty have...

Newport Beach Film Festival showcases Biola student films

The Montgomery brothers
Though the festival transitioned to an online format, a select few cinema and media arts students are able to display their work.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor October 10, 2020

The ability to attend film festivals is one of many losses of COVID-19. Filmmakers around the world are unable to make valuable connections, soak in the creations of others and have their own projects shown to an audience on the big screen, as they so often look forward to. However, some of Biola’s...

“Emily in Paris” is a charming, France-based romantic comedy

“Emily in Paris” is a charming, France-based romantic comedy
Lily Collins brings the glamour and exquisite cuisine of France to life in Netflix’s latest series.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer October 8, 2020

“Emily in Paris” provides the perfect amount of escapism for today’s climate. While flights across the country are impossible and viewers are confined to their houses, this show brings the wonder of Paris to life. Viewers can experience the important cultural landmarks, the boozy atmosphere of...

Bon Jovi releases flavorless “2020”

Bon Jovi releases flavorless “2020”
Genuine but lacking innovation, Bon Jovi recounts a tragic year.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 6, 2020

Bon Jovi released “2020” on Oct. 2, the rock band’s first album since 2018’s “This House is Not For Sale.” The lyrics, at best, are simple and to the point, and the musicality has been stripped of most of the classic elements that made Bon Jovi so popular in the ‘80s.  THE SAME SOUND “2020”...

LANY brings back heartfelt stories in “mama’s boy”

LANY brings back heartfelt stories in “mama’s boy”
LANY’s third studio album presents nothing less than enchanting tunes and beautifully honest lyricism.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor October 3, 2020

Raw honesty, tranquil vibes and an immersive experience are what listeners will find in “mama’s boy.” This follow-up to “Malibu Nights” brings back LANY’s iconic songs about love and loss, but introduces themes like hometown, family and religion. Each song on the album is enough to make listeners...

Biolans enjoy movies back on the big screen

Biolans enjoy movies back on the big screen
Students share their experiences returning to movie theater screenings during a pandemic.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

In May 2020, movie theaters said their farewells to audiences, closing their doors for the entire summer, a crucial box office season for theaters globally. But as COVID-19 restrictions  continue to decrease in severity, movie theater chains, including both AMC and Regal, have begun opening back up...

Melanie Martinez releases “After School EP”

Melanie Martinez releases “After School EP”
Deep and insightful lyrics with alternative production techniques help define Martinez’s sound.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 29, 2020

Melanie Martinez released her “After School EP” on Sept. 25. She performed on the 2012 season of The Voice, which launched her career into alternative stardom almost immediately. It has been just under a year since the “Pity Party” artist released her last album, “K-12”, and this EP acts...

Quarantine motivates Biola’s musicians

Niki Small and Jordan Yarbrough, performing as their duo Similar Opposites.
Student and alumni music artists navigate and push through the challenges COVID-19 has placed in their way.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 26, 2020

For those who rely on group collaboration and public displays of their work to fuel their creativity, quarantine was either the best or worst thing to happen. With live performances and many other aspects of the music industry on pause, student and alumni music artists have been forced to think outside...

“Enola Holmes” provides a fresh, feminist Holmes-esque mystery

“Enola Holmes” provides a fresh, feminist Holmes-esque mystery
With action and wit, Millie Bobby Brown shines as the sister of the famous literary icon, Sherlock Holmes.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

“Enola Holmes” is the perfect film to begin the Halloween season. This young adult Holmes story focuses on the quirky, irreverent Enola who seems to be capable of everything except fitting in among the rest of the women in 19th century British society. Raised by only her mother, played by Helena...

Alicia Keys does it again

Alicia Keys does it again
New album release “ALICIA” is moving, original and fresh.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 22, 2020

Alicia Keys’ new album dropped on Friday and the 15-track work is genius, which was to be expected. Her career has featured R&B bops such as “No One,” “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Girl on Fire.” This album features tracks that speak into racial injustice, personal strength and a shifting...

Students respond to the “Mulan” boycotts

Courtesy of IMDb
The live-action edition of a Disney classic has brought nothing but controversy and questions.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 17, 2020

Boycotts, politics and culture have been buzzwords surrounding the live-action remake of “Mulan” for over a year. Released on Sept. 4, “Mulan” has received a lot of attention, and the majority of it has not been positive. The issues surrounding the film have sparked questions for students and...