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Mock Rock Preview

Former Mock Rock team, Free Fun.
Biola's beloved traditions is just around the corner.
Jamileh Lopez, Staff Writer 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’s Zumba Club

Biola’s Zumba Club
Students can experience a fun and effective workout through dancing.
Shelby LaPorte, Staff Writer 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,...

Biola’s AAPI community hosts the 90639 Night Market

Biolans sample Asian food and watch cultural performances at the 90639 Night Market.
Students sample food and explore artwork from Asian cultures.
Shelby LaPorte, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

On Feb. 20, Biola’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community hosted the second annual 90639 Night Market. Set up across from the Fluor Fountain, attendees had the opportunity to partake in several cuisines and enjoy performances such as beatboxing and dancing. EMBRACING CULTURES From kimbap...

Hawaii Club dances the hula

Dancers perform traditional Hawaiian Hula at Biola.
Hawaii Club president Mari Kanna shares a piece of Hawaiian culture through Hula dancing.
Patricia Yang, Staff Writer February 19, 2023

On Friday, Feb. 17, a little group climbed up the stairs of Soubirou Hall and gathered in the fitness room. There was light chatter, some laughing, a little messing around. Hawaii Club president and senior business administration major Mari Kanna pulled out her laptop and opened Spotify. A Hawaiian tune...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss the upcoming spring dance

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss the upcoming spring dance
Senators fill out a survey and deliberate a block party proposal.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2023

This week, the Student Government Association discussed goals for the semester and began planning the second annual spring dance. SENATORS COMPLETE SURVEY SGA President Christie Macris shared an accountability survey which all senators and staff filled out via QR code. Macris explained this anonymous...

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 and 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...

Xopoc dance crew lights up the stage

Xopoc lights up the stage at Punk 'N Pie.
Xopoc builds community and encourages students to express themselves through worship.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 3, 2022

For Biola's Xopoc Dance Crew, dance is a way for performers to bring glory to God while expressing themselves on the stage. During their shows, Xopoc performs stunning choreography under bright lights. Behind the scenes, the dance crew can be found working hard during weekly two-hour dance rehearsals...

Biola community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Fiesta Latina celebrates Hispanic culture through song and dance.
The Hispanic Conference and Fiesta Latina festivities honor Latin nations represented on campus.
Dalet Valles, News Editor September 26, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month began on Sept. 15, and Biola has made an effort at honoring all the diverse Latin countries represented on campus. Each year, Biola has celebrated this month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15.  “Each year we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15–Oct. 15 by celebrating...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss FirstGen and a spring formal

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss FirstGen and a spring formal
SGA discusses proposals and hears from affinity groups.
Hannah Larson, News Editor February 17, 2022

At the Student Government Association  on February 17, journalism major Lailah Walker and Bible, theology and ministry major Jaloni Wilson gave a presentation about two affinity groups on campus—Chocolate Chat and Iron Sharpens Iron. Walker said she joined Chocolate Chat at the end of her freshman...

Biola gears up for Mock Rock

Team BroPoc ending dance pose at the 2019 Mock Rock competition.
Teams prep for the annual lip-synch and dance battle.
Hannah Larson, News Editor January 14, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Mock Rock will make a triumphant return to Biola on April 8. One of Biola’s most beloved traditions, this electrifying lip-synch battle pulses with high-energy music and upbeat dance routines. In past years, teams of 40 to 80 students spent months brainstorming...

“Confetti” lacks depth and variety

“Confetti” lacks depth and variety
Little Mix’s latest album is catchy, but fails to present something new.
Lauren McBride, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 10, 2020

Since winning The X Factor in 2011, British girl group Little Mix has left their mark on pop culture. Hit single “Shout Out to My Ex” established them as a go-to band for women looking for empowering sounds to blast on a girl’s night out. Their latest album release “Confetti” brings back some...

“Cuties” stirs controversy

“Cuties” stirs controversy
A questionable movie plot and execution shroud an important message about cultural sexism.
Emily Coffey, Staff Writer September 19, 2020

“Cuties” was released in France on Aug. 19 and internationally on Sept. 9 on Netflix. What followed was a firestorm of political tweets, articles and posts arguing whether the film crossed the line of child sexualization, or if it shone a brutally honest light on the truth of cultural sexism and...