In 1996, the Monstars invaded, and nothing was the same. That was the year “Space Jam,” a frankly ridiculous sports-cartoon mashup movie starring NBA legend Michael Jordan and the characters from Looney Toons, was released. Since then, the movie has both become a cult classic among NBA fans, who...

Minnesota-based indie rock band Hippo Campus recently released their sophomore album, “Bambi,” featuring dreamy electronic beats infused with light, indie pop vibes that capture the band’s unique sound. Released on Sept. 28, the totality of Hippo Campus’s 10-track album paints a picture of the...

  Student Programming and Activities’ first Eddy of the semester launched on Thursday, Oct. 4 with thoughtful, hip-moving soul. Featuring free food, free music and a lively atmosphere, students got down to senior music major Angel Ramirez’s heartbreaking bluesy spirit and BrowderSister’s...

Christian artist Lauren Daigle’s sophomore album, “Look Up Child,” is blowing the music world away. Since its Sept. 7 release, the album has climbed its way to the top ten of Billboard’s Top 200 Albums, sneaking its way to No. 3. Surpassing big names such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Cardi...

Fans of the hit NBC show “This Is Us” know they are lucky if they can sit through an entire episode without shedding tears. If you are ready to laugh, cry or both, you are in for a treat. The season three premiere of “This is Us” leaves fans at the edge of their seats, wondering what lies ahead...

Filmmaker Shane Black’s career is full of mountains and valleys. He has found his niche in the action-comedy genre, with early success as the writer of hit films like “Lethal Weapon,” “Lethal Weapon 2” and “Last Action Hero,” but has shown inconsistency as a director. He made his directorial...

Have you ever wanted a peaceful piano melody to accompany your homework endeavors? Have you ever felt like a calming cello piece would be sublime while enjoying lunch at the Caf? With Random Acts of Culture officially re-launching on Oct. 1, faculty and students may soon encounter musical situations...

Both large-scale and community theaters have recently announced their musical seasons. If you are a musical theatre fanatic, you have to be excited about these upcoming shows. While major theaters like the Hollywood Pantages and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts have a variety of Broadway musicals coming...

Dan Fogelman, creator of “This is Us” and writer of “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” comes out swinging with his directorial debut in the new film, “Life Itself.” The ensemble cast includes Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Benning, Olivia Cooke and Antonio Banderas. This indie film presents a creative...

Warner Bros’ DC universe is failing, if it has not already failed. In its struggle to catch up with Marvel’s gargantuan success, they have rushed their universe along, dissatisfying fans and critics alike with inconsistent, bland and boring films. The beauty of “Man of Steel” is lost in its...

Tori Kelly released her sophomore album “Hiding Place” on Sept. 14, delving deep into her Christian roots with uplifting gospel. Although she had not previously classified her music under the Christian genre, the “Nobody Love” singer and wife of a Biola alum has always been outspoken about her...

The birth of a new piece is akin to the birth of a star. Both are magnificent, rare events. Both inspire awe. The Conservatory of Music opened its fall 2018 concert series with such an event. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Modern Brass Quintet graced the stage of Crowell Hall, performing pieces of diverse...