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Men of Honor win first place at Mock Rock

Men of Honor win first place at Mock Rock
Here's a look at the annual lip-synch competition in pictures.
Hannah Larson and Haven Luper-Jasso April 16, 2023

On Friday, April 14, four teams — Men of Honor, Bropoc, Heroes and Free Fun — faced off in Mock Rock, Biola's annual lip-synch competition. Here is a gallery of the notable moments from the high-energy night.   

Avengers Assemble: Heroes take home Mock Rock 2022

Heroes celebrate their victory at Mock Rock 2022
Students suit up and unite the student body in the first full-capacity event since the global pandemic.
Emily Coffey and Caleb Jonker April 8, 2022

In the first Mock Rock since 2019, Heroes took home the trophy thanks to popular vote. Professor of psychology Chris Grace, Blackstone Resident Director Carlita Cartwright, and assistant professor of entertainment producing Abel Vang judged the competition, while sophomore psychology major Nicholas Arreola...

Americans have become more united amid the pandemic

Americans have become more united amid the pandemic
The deadly threat has brought the American people together unlike ever before.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 13, 2020

“We’re all in this together.”  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American people have been strengthened and united unlike ever before in our lifetime. Neighbors are grocery shopping for neighbors. Friends are sewing masks for friends. Strangers are offering to buy other strangers meals....

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019
Men of Honor dances to victory through a new Biola Star Wars story.

https://youtu.be/h0ykitGA1LE Men of Honor claimed the first-place trophy at Mock Rock 2019, lip-syncing their way through a Star Wars-inspired performance. Five groups danced, flipped and everything short of sang for a panel of three judges: chief diversity officer Tamra Malone, vice president...

“Alita: Battle Angel” presents a mixed bag

“Alita: Battle Angel” presents a mixed bag
Robert Rodriguez’s technically exciting film cannot overcome its confusing plot.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 23, 2019

“Alita: Battle Angel” simultaneously stuns and disappoints. Although it excites with engaging battle sequences, menacing villains and talented actors, its confusing plot and abrupt ending hinder the film from being excellent. CONFUSING PLOT “Alita: Battle Angel” confuses through Rodriguez’s...

Get taken by our Liam Neeson watchlist

Get taken by our Liam Neeson watchlist
Check out this watchlist of some of Liam Neeson’s best movies in preparation of “Cold Pursuit.”
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 3, 2019

If there is anyone who paved the way for other actors in action/thriller movies, that person is Liam Neeson. He has starred in a number of movies in those genres, and he continues to do so to this day. His filmography includes the “Taken” movies, “Non-Stop,” “The A-Team,” “A Walk Among...

It is the great trophy, Charlie Brown

With a Charlie Brown theme, APEX won Mock Rock for the second year in a row.
APEX invited the audience to revisit their childhoods and teenage angst.
Jana Eller and Rebecca Mitchell March 23, 2018

Tugging on the heartstrings of many student’s high school playlist, APEX has taken the Mock Rock trophy for the second year in a row. WIN ROUND TWO “I can’t believe we won two years in a row. We knew that we put in a lot of work, but our ultimate goal was just to have a blast,” said Timothy...

5, 6, 7, 8: Mock Rock teams tell process

Mock rock group practicing
Go behind the scenes of a Mock Rock production.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 14, 2018

Entering the gym, the lights are down low with popular music blaring as the crowd settles down. A video placed above an empty platform welcomes the onlookers to the event. Moments later, the lights come up on the stage, and dancers captivate the audience. As each scene takes place, students’ feet stomp...

Mock Rock 2017

Apex flew to Neverland and stumbled upon a Mock Rock championship along the way.
Kyle Kohner and Brooks Ginnan April 28, 2017
Apex flew to Neverland and stumbled upon a Mock Rock championship along the way.

APEX flies to first

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The audience hooked onto a team of stars.
Rebecca Mitchell, Jana Eller, and Christian Leonard April 28, 2017
The audience hooked onto a team of stars.