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Everything students need to know about the new CMA building

Amid a COVID-19 financial crisis, the donor-funded building project is through planning stages.

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • March 11, 2021

As Phase 3 students flock back to campus, one poster board standing just between the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health and Crowell School of Business stands out. Promising old Hollywood architecture, a 300-seat theater and space for the new game design program, the timeline...

Remembering Chadwick Boseman

Though Boseman’s career has come to an untimely close, his impact continues both on-screen and off.

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • September 5, 2020

Actor Chadwick Boseman spent his career working on many important films, fighting for diversity and rising up in the Hollywood ranks. However, he was more than just an actor, as he also helped to cheer up children battling cancer through the “Make a Wish” program. Diagnosed with stage III colon cancer...

Candace Cameron-Bure discusses faith and the entertainment industry

Full House star tells how she intersects Christianity and career at latest CMA “In Focus Forum.”

Marlena Lang, Visual Editor • February 28, 2020

The School of Cinema and Media Arts invited pastor, author and podcast host Lucas Miles and well-known actress and producer Candace Cameron-Bure to record a live studio podcast this past Thursday. CELEBRITY SIGHTING The event also welcomed students and other community members to sit in as guests....

Rebel with a cause

Summer Wagner blazes her path in the film department through challenging, provocative movies.

Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) • April 25, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). In 2017, Biola film “The Bacchae” premiered on campus as a small, contained story about the negative effects of purity culture. Today, the film is known as “Little Lantern” and has been selected to screen at eight film festivals...

SGA Rundown: Senate talk proposals on limited budget

Senators made decisions concerning budget buffering, leisure lounge, a senior thesis film and the Biola Film Festival in this week’s senate meeting.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 15, 2019

Following a session of open proposals last week, Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting gave four decisions while considering dwindling budget money. BUFFER AMOUNT CHANGES The first proposal senators discussed was regarding the decision to reduce, eliminate or maintain the budget...

SGA Rundown: Proposals given for film projects and new student planners

Senators hear proposals to fund a music video, film festival and planner and launch new events.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • February 7, 2019

The Student Government Association heard two film-related proposals, as well as a proposal to fund planners for incoming students in this week’s senate meeting. Additionally, senate newsletters will be transitioning to a digital format starting this week. Students can look forward to a new SGA Hour...

Atticus Shaffer of “The Middle” stars in CMA sponsored podcast

Shaffer shares his perspective on faith in the entertainment industry at CMA’s event.

Madisyn Steiner, Freelance Writer • February 6, 2018

The cinema and media arts department hosted a podcast recording of The Lucas Miles Show with his special guest Atticus Shaffer of ABC’s “The Middle” on February 3. Shaffer discussed with Miles his experience growing up in the entertainment industry and how his faith shapes his work. Shaffer...

University Plan to shape students’ future

The 10-year plan reaches its halfway mark as developments in academics loom in the distance.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • December 7, 2017

Administration will focus on building students’ careers, increasing enrollment and expanding academic offerings in growing fields as it reaches the midway point of its 10-year University Plan. HALFWAY THERE The Board of Trustees approved a vision statement outlining the direction of the university...

Students enjoy film on being unashamed

Film screening and Q&A invite discussion on standing up for one’s beliefs.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 23, 2017

Film screening and Q&A invite discussion on standing up for one’s beliefs.

CMA Department reels in the year

Film students and faculty gather at the annual film festival to celebrate productions created throughout the year.

Jana Eller, Office Manager • April 19, 2016

Film students and faculty gather at the annual film festival to celebrate productions created throughout the year.

Social media campaign asks for discussion

Biolans’ Equal Ground, a group of LGBTQ students and allies, promote alternative narratives of same-sex attraction in response to a film screening that fell short of expectations.

Grace Gibney, Writer • April 29, 2015

Biolans’ Equal Ground, a group of LGBTQ students and allies, promote alternative narratives of same-sex attraction in response to a film screening that fell short of expectations.