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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Pushing the limit: The Ghetto Blaster$ take LA by storm

Robert Rodriguez, Connor De La Vega, and Marika Dahlin of Ghetto Blaster$ rock out on stage. | Photo courtesy of Michelle Mosqueda
The Ghetto Blaster$, a three-piece band originally formed at Biola, continues to expand and impress audiences.
Sam De La Vega, Writer September 30, 2014
The Ghetto Blaster$, a three-piece band originally formed at Biola, continues to expand and impress audiences.

Sondre Lerche loses his edge on “Please”

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Sondre Lerche abandons his unique sound and opts for a decidedly darker tone in, "Please."
Allison Winters, Writer September 30, 2014
Sondre Lerche abandons his unique sound and opts for a decidedly darker tone in, "Please."

The power of the anti-hero

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The anti-hero's recent rise in popularity reflects our fallen human nature, and serves as a reminder of what Christ saved us from.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 29, 2014
The anti-hero's recent rise in popularity reflects our fallen human nature, and serves as a reminder of what Christ saved us from.

Closing the divide between church and Hollywood

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In order to end the ongoing culture-war with Hollywood, Christians need to reevaluate how to tackle the film industry.
David Vendrell, Writer September 23, 2014
In order to end the ongoing culture-war with Hollywood, Christians need to reevaluate how to tackle the film industry.

What to watch: New additions to encourage procrastination

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In the increasingly confusing maze of movies and TV shows that is Netflix, Drew Mattocks presents a map to some of the best entertainment this procrastination haven has to offer.
Drew Mattocks, Writer September 23, 2014
In the increasingly confusing maze of movies and TV shows that is Netflix, Drew Mattocks presents a map to some of the best entertainment this procrastination haven has to offer.

Alt-J stays golden on sophomore release

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Alt-J's second album "This is All Yours" stay true to their original sound while exploring more subdued tones.
Christian Davis, Writer September 23, 2014
Alt-J's second album "This is All Yours" stay true to their original sound while exploring more subdued tones.

“Sukierae” proves talent runs in the Tweedy family

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Emotional, restless, and deceptively bright, "Sukierae" marks the release of Jeff Tweedy and his son Spencer's first double LP under the moniker, "Tweedy."
Allison Winters, Writer September 23, 2014
Emotional, restless, and deceptively bright, "Sukierae" marks the release of Jeff Tweedy and his son Spencer's first double LP under the moniker, "Tweedy."

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby

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Utilizing three different points of view, "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" tells the story of a couple struggling to maintain their marriage in the wake of tragedy.
Mary Strother, Writer September 22, 2014
Utilizing three different points of view, "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" tells the story of a couple struggling to maintain their marriage in the wake of tragedy.

Best songs to beat new semester stress

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If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.
Tyler Davis, Writer September 19, 2014
If you find yourself caving under the pressure of new semester stress, plug in your headphones and keep yourself sane with this playlist created A&E Editor Tyler Davis.

Christian films fail by sugarcoating reality

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Christian films fall short of the mark not due to their lack of effort, but because of their unwillingness to confront real issues.
David Vendrell, Writer September 16, 2014
Christian films fall short of the mark not due to their lack of effort, but because of their unwillingness to confront real issues.

Long live the King Shelter

King Shelter performs Sunday Sept. 14 at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney. | Photo courtesy of Hanna Reichl
King Shelter kicked off their album release at House of Blues in Anaheim on Sept. 14.
Makailynn Clark, Writer September 16, 2014
King Shelter kicked off their album release at House of Blues in Anaheim on Sept. 14.

Documentary exposes abusive Christian camp

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Biola alumni Kate Logan releases her feature-length documentary "Kidnapped for Christ," which follows the lives of Christians experiencing hardships in troubled teen school.
David Vendrell, Writer September 16, 2014
Biola alumni Kate Logan releases her feature-length documentary "Kidnapped for Christ," which follows the lives of Christians experiencing hardships in troubled teen school.