Since the release of their debut album over 20 years ago, alternative rock band Switchfoot has become somewhat of a legend in the Christian music scene. With 10 studio albums under their belt, the San Diego natives seek to steal hearts once again with their upcoming album, “Native Tongue,” which...

Christmas films are beloved by many, including our own arts & entertainment staff. With winter break quickly approaching and Christmas around the corner, fill your Christmas watchlist with this joy-inducing array of films and television specials. “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER” The animated...

In the midst of finals preparation and last-minute projects, how can Biolans find relief and maybe even some joy this Christmas season? Rather than listening to your Spotify Top 100 Songs of the Year, take some time to listen to this playlist to enjoy the last few weeks of the season. 1. “Blue Christmas”...

Few games are able to evoke overwhelming emotions of nostalgia like those of Nintendo can and the gaming giant has successfully managed to reignite those very feelings, on top of fresh and new experiences, in “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” the latest installment in the beloved, two-decade old franchise. Since...

Editor’s Note: This article features an artist who uses obscenities and references violent themes in his music. Reader discretion is advised. Meek Mill has had an interesting life these last few years. His sophomore album “Dreams Worth More Than Money” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and...

The two-year-long wait for The 1975’s third studio album has finally come to an end with the Nov. 30 release of “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” The 15-track album explores frontman Matty Healy’s eccentric thoughts about addiction, love and the internet. Known for their romanticism...

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) From early in her life, junior theater major Emily Delgado has always been comfortable on stage. Since kindergarten, Delgado has actively participated in theater alongside classmates and friends, both as an actor and as a backstage crew...

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) Adonis Creed, portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, came a long way in the first “Creed” film. He has journeyed from juvenile hall and prison to becoming the light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world. “Creed II” director Steven Caple...

The winter season is in full swing now that the first big rain storm has passed through Southern California. Sure, during the months of winter one would think of hot cocoa, candy canes and the overplayed, overproduced Christmas music playing over the speakers at every mall one visits. Well, if you get...

The harsh whispers of racism come alive in the “Green Book.” The often-portrayed African-American individual as a slave, maid, gangster or background sidekick alters with the white male’s position of hero, star or beloved character. The scene is 1960s America, but the characters are not slave and...

If you are looking for the once-bearded, bowtied blokes that made folk music cool again in 2010, then you will be a “Hopeless Wanderer,” because Mumford and Sons’ new album, “Delta,” is a brave departure from the Mumford of old. The 14-song alternative rock album displays the band’s new...

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Director Julius Avery and producer JJ Abrams, who directed the likes of “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” “Super 8” and “Star Trek,” have teamed up again to make an action-horror movie that can be summed up in two words:...