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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...

Biola’s Zumba Club

Biola’s Zumba Club
Students can experience a fun and effective workout through dancing.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2024

Biola offers students the opportunity to join a variety of clubs and become involved in smaller communities on campus and Zumba club is one of these clubs that students can join. This female-only club was started by junior kinesiology major Madeline Cliffe, the president of the club, and Eden Araujo,...

“The Gondoliers:” a charming comedy

The Biola Opera performs “The Gondoliers."
Biola Opera sparks laughter and fun with its latest production.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer February 10, 2024

In a colorful combination of romance and comedy, The Biola Opera performed “The Gondoliers,” a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, last week. The performance looks back to a romanticized period in Venice, Italy, while also adding hints of modern humor. SYNOPSIS “The Gondoliers” is a collaborative...

Art hobbyist: Isabella Ye

Artwork by Isabella Ye.
Feature shows a student's creative side.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2024

There are several creative and artistic people here at Biola, both within and outside of art-related majors. Isabella Ye is a sophomore psychology major minoring in music and is a part of Torrey Honors. In her free time, Ye taps into her artistic side.  “I have been actively creating visual art...

Faith and the Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble Director Cliff Hulling
Taking a closer look at the Jazz Ensemble through the eyes of jazz director Cliff Hulling.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2024

The Jazz Ensemble is one of the many music ensembles of the Conservatory and is part of the commercial music program. The band features trombones, trumpets, saxophones and more, exploring a wide range of music with Cliff Hulling as their jazz director. HULLING’S CAREER JOURNEY Hulling has worked...

Celebrating Gospel Fest 2024

Gospel Choir leading worship during Gospel Fest.
Worshiping the Lord in a variety of ways with Gospel Choir.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2024

The night of Jan. 28, people from all around campus and outside of Biola poured into Chase Gymnasium to celebrate an annual Biola tradition: Gospel Fest. The crowd gathered at the bleachers or the center of the gym, clapping and cheering as the Gospel Choir strode up to the front. The band struck...

Coffee Lovers club brews new plans for the semester

The Coffee Lovers Club meets in Kim Dining Hall.
Coffee is a drink best enjoyed with others.
Jason Lee, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

While some begrudgingly drink coffee to survive, others have acquired an appreciation for its taste and intricate brewing process. According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, 92% of college students regularly drink coffee every day. It is no surprise that coffee is a drink that many students...

Upcoming art and entertainment events at Biola

Upcoming art and entertainment events at Biola
Take a look at some dates for creative events happening later this semester.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2024

The new semester has begun, and on its heels are several exciting events inviting students to attend and participate. Listed below are a handful of dates to mark in your calendar for events happening throughout this spring semester.  JAN. 16–26: ART LEAGUE’S STUDENT SHOW Art League is hosting...

Keeping balance with the Unicycle Club

Group photo of the Unicycle Club.
Learning to ride a unicycle is more than just picking up a new hobby.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

Around 7 p.m. every Monday night, students head over to the parking lot by Fluor Fountain, gathering near Marshburn Hall. Ehud Lee, a senior in communication studies, also waits here, carrying his unicycle as the other students arrive. Soon they all start getting on unicycles. They wobble and find their...