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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...

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...

“The Hate U Give” Review: this film represents the reality of complex social issues

“The Hate U Give” Review: this film represents the reality of complex social issues
An intriguing story on the aftermath of today’s crime and racial injustice.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 20, 2018

20th Century Fox's film "The Hate U Give” directed by George Tillman Jr. is an absolutely captivating look at racial injustice in America among young adults. Very similar to Tillman’s previous film, “Men of Honor,” he presents the reality of African American lives and racism. Adapted from...

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...

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.

Mock Rock 2016

Mock Rock 2016
Jinkies! Mock Rock 2016 was full of laughter, mystery and extraordinary performances.
Amanda Sakowski, Anna Warner, and Kyle Kohner April 22, 2016
Jinkies! Mock Rock 2016 was full of laughter, mystery and extraordinary performances.

SOS uncovers treasured Mock Rock trophy

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A group of meddling kids danced their way to claim this year’s win.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 22, 2016
A group of meddling kids danced their way to claim this year’s win.

Mock Rock dances around the corner

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SPA introduces a new stage design and voting method to this year’s competition.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 23, 2016
SPA introduces a new stage design and voting method to this year’s competition.

it’s whatever joins the dark side, wins Mock Rock 2015

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Returning group it’s whatever brings villains to life, winning them a trophy.
Grace Gibney, Sarah Pineda, and Alondra Urizar April 24, 2015
Returning group it’s whatever brings villains to life, winning them a trophy.