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Biola’s Martial Arts Club

Biola’s Martial Arts Club
Learning lessons through martial arts.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 29, 2024

If you are interested in getting active and learning some self-defense, check out the Martial Arts Club, run by senior psychology major Joy Phillipps. A LOVE FOR THE ART Phillipps started the club in Fall 2023. As president and founder of the club, she is in charge of leading all the meetings, which...

Masterworks Concert 2024: “Requiem”

Masterworks Concert 2024: “Requiem”
Traveling the path from death to paradise with the Biola Chorale
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

The Biola Chorale performed at Lancing Recital Hall for the Masterworks Concert, its final performance of the Spring Semester, on April 14 at 6 p.m. The group performed several pieces from their performance on March 8 at the American Choral Directors Association Western Region Conference, as well as...

Biola’s Musical Theater Scenes Production

Biola’s Musical Theater Scenes Production
A fun night of singing and dancing.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 24, 2024

On April 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., Biola's Conservatory of Music and School of Fine Arts and Communication hosted the Musical Theater Scenes production in the Crowell Music Building. It was a composition of songs from a variety of popular musicals.  The cast opened with songs from multiple plays and...

Artist Feature: Brahms Mulyawan ​​

Artist Feature: Brahms Mulyawan ​​
A musician’s reflection on performing.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

It is common to think that the logical and creative parts of the mind cannot be reconciled or coexist. However, Brahms Mulyawan, a student majoring in both music performance and business analytics, proves that an expert in hard-coded logic can also be expressive and deeply creative. As a pianist and...

Biola’s Impact Film Club

Biola’s Impact Film Club
A club that helps bridge a divide between students.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 15, 2024

Watching movies is one way to relax after a long day of classes or work. The Impact Film Club provides the opportunity for students who share a love for film to come together as a community and unwind while watching movies.  NEED FOR A FILM COMMUNITY The club was first formed in Spring 2022 by junior...

Biola Chess Club

Biola Chess Club
A club for chess experts and novices to have fun.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

If you love chess or are interested in playing, check out the Biola Chess club, led by sophomore business administrator Elijah Chen. ACTIVITIES The Chess Club meets every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at BUSN 103. Multiple chessboards are set up on tables, and people are invited to come play matches...

Biola’s active clubs

Biola’s active clubs
How to get involved with a smaller community on campus through a club.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor March 18, 2024

Biola University offers a variety of clubs that provide students the opportunity to find community while learning new things. Here is a look at some of the clubs that are currently active on campus. UNICYCLE CLUB In the Unicycle Club, students can learn about encouragement, perseverance and balance....

Music in March

Music composition major Alexander Reams, music major Jason Rhue and worship arts major Caleb Britt serenade the audience with saxophone melodies.
Upcoming music events from the Conservatory of Music.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

The Conservatory of Music will be hosting three events during March. Be sure to mark your calendars for the following performances. MARCH 13: BRASS QUINTET  The Conservatory of Music will be hosting a performance featuring several applied lesson instructors from the Conservatory at the Lancing Recital...

Mock Rock Preview

Former Mock Rock team, Free Fun.
Biola's beloved traditions is just around the corner.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor March 11, 2024

Mock Rock, Biola’s annual lip-syncing dance contest, is just around the corner and participants are bringing their A-game to win the competition. The event seeks to create a community among students and bring the campus together.  With various teams competing to take home the gold, some begin practicing...

Biola Theater’s upcoming performance

Biola Theater’s upcoming performance
An uncomfortable yet hopeful tale of a teenager.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor March 11, 2024

On March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Green Art Gallery, Biola Theater presents Mermaid, an adaptation of the original “Little Mermaid” tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The play, written by Polly Teale, explores the coming-of-age of Blue, who explores her identity through an imaginary character, the Little...

Composition Concert 2024: A showcase of musical workmanship

Composition Concert 2024: A showcase of musical workmanship
Original compositions by student composers performed live at Lancing Recital Hall.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Friends and families of several student composers gathered in Lansing Recital Hall on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. to listen to the live performance of original music compositions. Pianos, stringed instruments and even a bassoon would bring the student composers’ works to life and display their talent and...

Hands of Prayer

One of multiple prayer hands located in front of Rose Prayer Chapel
Repurposing art to share a message.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor March 6, 2024

We all take on different postures when we enter into prayer with God. However, how does the way we position ourselves affect how we focus on God? Rebekah Stockinger is a junior sculpture and animation major. This past fall, Stockinger was taking Animation 1 with Aaron Holmes, professor of art, and...