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Musicians perform at Composition Concert

Music composition major Alexander Reams, music major Jason Rhue and worship arts major Caleb Britt serenade the audience with saxophone melodies.
Conservatory of Music show features harps and saxophones.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 4, 2022

On Wednesday Nov. 3, family and friends gathered in the Lansing Recital Hall to support musicians in the Conservatory of Music. Students composed a wide array of pieces for a variety of instruments and themes.  As the audience sat in anticipation for the concert, Dr. Robert Denham, associate professor...

Biolans sharpen their mini-golf skills at “Putt, Putt, Art” exhibit

Art major Izah DeFigh stands beside one of the many mini-golf games by Bardwell Hall.
Art students create mini-golf game stations in front of Bardwell Hall for their 4D Design class.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

Scattered around the front of Bardwell Hall are several curious stations. One looks like a chicken coop, another seems to be Wonderland-themed and yet another down the road, by the bell tower, is a station decorated with Minecraft trees and greenery. Biola art students created these mini-golf games as...

Jazz group “Orange Colored Pie” wins Punk ‘n’ Pie

Annual talent show features comedy routines, brass melodies and piano recitals.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 29, 2022

Metzger lawn filled with Biola students and families for the annual Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show, which featured a lineup of students with some unique gifts. Judges included 2021 alumnus and student admissions coordinator Billy Cadilla, screenwriting professor Jim Hope and professor of theology Dr....

Artists respond to anxiety and mental health in on-campus exhibition

The "Peace, Be Still" art exhibit invites attendees to wrestle with the tension between anxiety and faith.
“Peace, Be Still: Artists of Faith Respond to an Anxious Age” art exhibition sparks conversations about the intersection between anxiety and Christian faith.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 28, 2022

As the sun began to set on Oct. 25, students across campus and in the local community gathered at the Green Art Gallery to celebrate Biola’s newest art exhibition, “Peace, Be Still: Artists of Faith Respond to an Anxious Age.” The exhibition features a total of 29 different pieces and 21 Christian...

Biola Symphony Orchestra performs conductor’s original composition

The Biola Symphony Orchestra performs a variety of songs at the Fall Concert.
Biola Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven pieces as well as a composition by interim conductor Elliott Bark.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2022

The orchestra began to trickle onstage, taking their seats, and within moments arose the faint warm-up tunes of the strings, the brasses, the woodwinds and percussionists. It mixed with the murmurs of the audience, a quivering of excitement and anticipation in the air. The lights dimmed. The conductor,...

Taylor Swift sparks “Midnights” mayhem

Swift's newly released album "Midnights" delves into vulnerability, relationships and regret.
Swift explores 13 sleepless nights (plus some extra surprises) in her 10th studio album.
Auburn Todd, Freelance Writer October 24, 2022

From a surprise announcement in September to multiple midnight meetings, the prolific Taylor Swift finally released her 10th studio album titled “Midnights.” After the release of “Red (Taylor’s Version)” last November, fans have speculated about the singer’s next move — which was almost...

Biola Theatre begins fall season with “Macbeth”

Actors bring Shakespeare's classic "Macbeth" to life on stage.
A true-to-text take on Shakespeare welcomes performing arts back to campus.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

The opening of Biola Theatre’s 2022-2023 season began this weekend with a rousing performance of a Shakespeare classic “Macbeth.” Directed by senior cinema and media arts major Bradley Plausse, the production welcomed the performing arts back to Biola’s campus in a significant way. For the first...

Songs from the heart — journeying towards mental health

Senior music therapy major Daisy Perrigan performs an original composition at the concert.
Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week lights up Fireside Pavilion with student-composed songs.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

In the calm of a clear-skied evening, music floated from the Fireside Pavillion. A little gathering of students huddled in that area, listening to Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week. Into the quiet poured out songs of struggles, anxieties, worries and reminders of hope. TOGETHERNESS...

Ashe releases her sophomore album “Rae”

Ashe punctuates a smooth blend of salsa, rock and jazz with emotional lyrics.
Ashe’s lyrical storytelling sends fans on an emotional adventure in her sophomore album, “Rae,” as she explores relationships and growing up.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 20, 2022

Ashlyn Rae Willson, better known by her stage name Ashe, released her long-awaited sophomore album,“Rae,” on Oct. 14. Ashe’s previous hit single Moral of the Story gained popularity from the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before soundtrack and was later re-released to feature Niall Horan — building...

Thank God. student brand sparks gratitude

Sophomore liberal studies multidisciplinary major Clariss Ajanel reps her Thank God. sweatshirt.
Thank God. inspires a posture of gratitude across campus through the widespread presence of their clothing apparel.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 14, 2022

Founded by junior business marketing major Grant Lawrence and Biola alumnus Sterling Reed, Thank God. has progressively developed a presence on campus with their apparel stating “Thank God” in simple but impactful designs. Lawrence and Reed hope that their brand is able to amplify gratitude across...

Biolans pick their favorite Halloween movies

The classic horror film "It" is one of several spooky movies to watch this Halloween season.
In honor of spooky season, check out the movies haunting campus.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

The return of spooky movies marks the beginning of the fall season, but the question is which movies to watch. Here are some go-to favorites for this time of year, including some familiar shows and other lesser-known watches. HOCUS POCUS The 1993 Disney classic remains the most-watched Halloween movie...

Usual Suspects dance crew dances through Sola Soul and Torrey Conference

Usual Suspects dance crew energizes the crowd at Sola Soul.
Usual Suspects continues to grow and gain momentum as they defy misconceptions of dance by bringing in diversity and unity to campus.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 7, 2022

A previously taboo topic at Biola changed how students worship and bring diversity to campus. Kickstarting at Sola Soul during the 2021 Torrey Conference last year, the Usual Suspects dance crew introduced a new perspective on how students can perform in a God-honoring way.  FOUNDING OF USUAL SUSPECTS Emily...