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Art installation spotlights facilities management workers

Art installation spotlights facilities management workers
Students’ photography project shows the caring hearts of four facilities management employees.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer April 22, 2019

When he is spotted in Stewart Hall, students line up to have even the briefest conversation with him. That is how junior psychology major Alyssa Jupiter described Marcus Bonat. As the last few weeks of the semester approach, six students took it upon themselves to create a project that showcases...

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers
The Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts offers daily online devotionals for the season of Lent.
Emily Law, Freelance Writer April 19, 2019

As Lent season comes to a close, the Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts finishes its sixth year of the Lent Project. The daily online devotionals speak to the project’s roughly 38,000 subscribers through Scripture, art, poetry and music. This year, the Lent series was offered from March...

YouTube channel Clam Chowder showcases artistic talent on campus

YouTube channel Clam Chowder showcases artistic talent on campus
Cam and Chloe create a space for artists to share their unique passions.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor April 16, 2019

Biola’s campus is populated with artistic students with quirky gifts and passions, as freshman business major Cam Anderson and freshman sociology major Chloe Roloson have recognized. The two have started a YouTube channel called Clam Chowder, where they host weekly episodes that showcase artistic students...

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross
The club held a painting night at the art studio to bring the community together.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 10, 2019

The art league club invited students to paint with a funky, afro-wearing painter on screen, Bob Ross on April 10. The event took place in art studio Room 91 where the club provided free paint, brushes and paper, paid for with a budget of around $200 from Student Programming and Activities. BOB ROSS...

Library exhibit engages with personal stories

Library exhibit engages with personal stories
The student art showcase invites viewers to observe individual narratives.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Featured on the main floor of Biola’s library this semester, the Spirit and Story exhibition presents a variety of stories from student artists through creatively designed typography posters. Reflecting on the university’s chapel...

Check out the “More Art Upstairs” screening

Check out the “More Art Upstairs” screening
Jody Hassett Sanchez’ documentary “More Art Upstairs” will be screened this Tuesday in Calvary Chapel.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer February 17, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Biola’s art department will be screening the documentary “More Art Upstairs,” directed by Jody Hassett Sanchez, in Calvary Chapel from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The film displays the story of four artists competing at ArtPrize, a competition that gives the public the chance to vote...

Design class behind last semester’s swings returns

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A design class draws inspiration from an internet music genre to create a new hammock experience.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor November 2, 2018

Last semester, the art department let the people swing. This semester, art students are redefining nap time. The area that was occupied by swings last spring 2018 has returned this fall, with hammocks. Students can take a study break or a nap on the new hammock pop-up on the south side of campus thanks...

In defense of Calvary Chapel

In defense of Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel upholds the definition of a Christian ideal of beauty.
Micah Lynn Brady, Freelance Writer October 22, 2018

In the article, “A 24K eyesore: Calvary Chapel’s redesign failure,” the author expresses a common disapproving opinion of Calvary Chapel’s artistic renovation. While many people maintain that Calvary is too extravagant, confusing or simply ugly, the writer argues that the chapel fails to uphold...

Students react to the transformed Calvary Chapel

Students react to the transformed Calvary Chapel
The Biola community is divided upon the unveiling of new art renovations.
Sung Min (Sam) Lee, Freelance Writer September 27, 2018

Calvary Chapel, which serves as a hub for those seeking to fulfill their chapel credits or to find solace, underwent some major changes last summer. Massive renovations were completed early this semester, replacing the white and gray color scheme with stained glass and gold accents, complete with a golden...

Design class installs swings

"Let the people swing" sign
Repurposing a mural, art students hope to give others rest in the midst of exams.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 26, 2018

As many students’ stress levels increase in the wake of finals, they can now take a study break on a set of swings in south campus due to design students’ new installation, “Let the People Swing.” “It’s really joyful and it reminds you of childhood,” said Sarah Scholl, senior education...

Krammes sculpts his story

A hand painting a flower
Barry Krammes will retire after over 30 years of teaching at Biola.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor April 19, 2018

Professor of art Barry Krammes cannot imagine himself doing anything but art. He often states he might not be a Christian today if it had not been for art. “I guess I feel God has called me to make this crazy stuff. And it is sort of crazy, you know, but hopefully, it will spark something in someone,”...