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Azusa Pacific University joins Biola for Gospel Fest

Azusa Pacific University joins Biola for Gospel Fest
The event promoted cultural awareness through afro-inspired gospel music.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 14, 2020

Passion and joy filled Calvary Chapel this Thursday evening during Biola’s 35th annual Gospel Fest, themed “Breaking Through the Walls.” Intentionally scheduled during Black History Month, the two-hour chapel sought to expose audience members to gospel music to break through cultural and racial...

Three areas where the 2020 Oscars are moving forward—and one where they moved backward

Three areas where the 2020 Oscars are moving forward—and one where they moved backward
Although there is still a battle to be won in the fight for women in Hollywood, many men of color went home with well-earned awards.
Sydney Perry, Freelance Writer February 12, 2020

Last Sunday, Feb. 11, Hollywood’s biggest night went off with a bang. The Academy Awards celebrated its 92nd award show. It was no small ordeal, reaching many milestones in the fight for accurate representation in Hollywood. “Parasite” becomes the first non-English film to win best picture. Bong...

Students seek to revive Biola Film Festival

Senior cinema and media arts major Lindsay Lewis and sophomore cinema and media arts major Griffin Douglass at the 2019 Biola Film Festival.
The annual event rebrands after loss of financial support.
Kayla Santos and Micah Kim February 8, 2020

The School of Cinema and Media Arts has decided not to fund the Biola Film Festival, an annual gala that awards student films for excellence in screening, acting, directing and more. In response, hundreds have joined a petition over the past few days to bring back the annual festival.  For the past...

Sam Raimi is the ideal director for “Doctor Strange 2”

Sam Raimi is the ideal director for “Doctor Strange 2”
With his stacked filmography, Raimi is the perfect choice for director.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer February 8, 2020

Director Scott Derrickson dropped out from the making of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” this past January because of “creative differences.” Since then, Marvel has been searching for a replacement before production starts in May. It has been reported that famed director Sam Raimi...

Students stun with award-winning short film

[Left to Right] Michael Berriman, Tanner Myatt and Kyler Robinson.
The story of an unexpected hitman hits film festivals.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 7, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Sophomore cinema and media arts major Michael Berriman was in his Art of Storytelling class last spring when a short film idea gripped him. After writing a script about an unlikely hitman, he approached sophomore cinema and media arts...

Listen to Blossoms’ latest album for a little pick-me-up

The release presents nonstop hits.
Madasyn Korhonen February 6, 2020

English indie band Blossoms provides a fun listening experience in latest album “Foolish Loving Spaces,” where they dive into deep topics including relationships, love and heartbreak, while keeping it lighthearted through upbeat instrumentals and positive lyrics. Frontman Tom Ogden impressively delivers...

Theatre 21 joins forces with the Conservatory

Sophomore sociology major Emma Trueba in "Eleemosynary."
The program leaves the Department of Communication Studies this fall.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor February 6, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Theatre 21 is about to be shaken up. The theatre program will depart from the Department of Communication Studies and merge into the Conservatory of Music this fall. While the program will experience a change in dynamic, the switch will...

“Gretel & Hansel” is beautiful yet hollow

“Gretel & Hansel” is beautiful yet hollow
Alluring cinematography cannot hide the film’s shallow story.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer February 4, 2020

As one of the most famous fairy tales ever told, “Hansel & Gretel” has had multiple adaptations in various mediums for almost two centuries, but none have compared to the original story. Its last notable adaptation, “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,” followed Hansel and Gretel as witch...

Green Day albums from best to worst

Green Day albums from best to worst
Out of the band’s 15 albums, which one stands above the rest?
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 1, 2020

Most music lovers know Green Day for their in-your-face hard rock, often defined by dirty electric guitar, square, accented beats and vocals that blur the line between singing and yelling. Fueled by passion against social injustice, the band often blends their teen angst vibe with lyricism that mocks...

Andy Shauf delivers impressive storytelling in “The Neon Skyline”

The songwriter blends intriguing lyrics and satisfying instrumentals in his newest project.
Sammy Newcomer January 30, 2020

Four friends and an ex-girlfriend walk into a bar. Singer-songwriter Andy Shauf details the simple yet entertaining story of lovers who reconnect not by love, but by circumstance in his latest LP “The Neon Skyline.” The unnamed protagonist tells of a night drinking with friends that takes a turn...

“The Gentlemen” flaunts elaborate twists

“The Gentlemen” flaunts elaborate twists
Guy Ritchie’s latest film is unique, yet overly complex.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor January 29, 2020

From live-action Disney remakes to historical crime dramas, Guy Ritchie has a wide variety of stories under his belt. He makes his 2020 film debut with “The Gentlemen,” a unique story that will either be a hit or a miss for audiences. Although it is packed with action, advanced humor and plenty of...

“Weathering With You” is a mixed bag

"Weathering With You" disappoints audience.
The highly anticipated follow-up to Makato Shinkai’s “Your Name” disappoints.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer January 25, 2020

Makato Shinkai is one of the most well-known Japanese animation directors, thanks to his smash-hit, “Your Name.” The film amassed over $359 million, becoming the highest grossing anime film of all time, a title previously held by Hayao Miyazaki’s classic, “Spirited Away.” The body swapping...