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Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”

Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”
Two students look to expand the art community on campus.
Jacob Allen, Freelance Writer April 26, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Left-handed and right-handed. Tall and Short. Upper class and ballin’ on a budget. Expand Magazine describes itself as a place for all kinds of artists. Sophomore cinema and media arts majors Hannah Wilson and Emma Velasco, respectively,...

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...

Rapper Darnell Boone finds footing on SoundCloud

Rapper Darnell Boone finds footing on SoundCloud
Boone solidifies himself as an artist by collaborating with fellow students to make insightful, entertaining hip-hop.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 30, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Blending soul, R&B and hip-hop, sophomore cinema and media arts major Darnell Boone stands out as one of Biola’s most versatile student music artists. The Corona, California native has been uploading his music to SoundCloud for...

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference
The Atlanta-based band replaces Kings Kaleidoscope as conference worship leaders.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 25, 2019

Worship at this year’s Missions Conference will have a new sound. Housefires, a band known for songs like “Good Good Father,” “Build My Life” and “Yes and Amen,” will lead worship during the conference’s main sessions on March 20-21. Antioch Fullerton’s worship team will handle...

Chico serves up punk rock

Chico serves up punk rock
After its debut performance at the Eddy, a new band has made a name for itself among Biolans.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). Composed of former Biola student Casey Cox, junior journalism major Lance Gibson, junior business marketing major Lukas Klause and senior marketing management major Tony Rangel, punk rock band Chico met a thunderous reception when performing...

“thank u, next” Review: Ariana Grande bares soul in latest album

The pop songstress channels grief in her fifth studio album.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 14, 2019

Released almost six months after “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande’s latest studio album “thank u, next” honestly expresses her whirlwind of heartache. Although Billboard crowned her 2018 Woman of the Year, Grande confessed that it had been the “best year of [her] career and the worst of [her] life.”...

Student artists get the crowd on their feet at the Eddy

a singer shouting into a microphone
Performers serenade fellow Biolans at the first Eddy of the semester.
Kayla Santos and Adam Pigott February 8, 2019

UPDATED: Feb. 9, 2019, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 marked Student Programing and Activities’ first Eddy of the semester,  entertaining Biolans with four student musical acts, chocolate chip pancakes, a donut wall and Starbucks hot beverages. The two-hour-long concert helped students destress after...

Alumnus Temitope invites Christians to pursue unity with “Okan”

Alumnus Temitope invites Christians to pursue unity with “Okan”
Coming from a Nigerian and English background, Temitope brings an authentic style of worship.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Jan. 31, 2019. 2012 Biola University graduate Temitope “Tobi” Peters has channeled his unique background to craft songs of praise in his newest release, “Okan,” which translates to “one” in his family’s native Yorùbá dialect. Based out...

Switchfoot lets loose in latest album

The San Diego-based quintet offers encouragement and consolation in newest release, ‘Native Tongue.’
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 24, 2019

Less than a week ago, alternative rock band Switchfoot released their 11th studio album, “Native Tongue.” The 14-track project unleashes Switchfoot’s dedication to pursue joy above everything else. “Joy is an incredible motivator, it’s only to be found in the moment, not in the past or future,”...

“A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships” Review: The 1975 charms with their nostalgic, cross-genre album

The 1975’s latest album is the cherry on top to end 2018’s music scene.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 4, 2018

The two-year-long wait for The 1975’s third studio album has finally come to an end with the Nov. 30 release of “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” The 15-track album explores frontman Matty Healy’s eccentric thoughts about addiction, love and the internet. Known for their romanticism...

Biola adds fundraiser to tree lighting tradition

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Families, students and faculty members gathered on Metzger Lawn to participate in the decades-old tradition.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor December 1, 2018

Biola welcomed in the Christmas season Friday with a new fundraiser to supplement its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a sparkling tradition of music, scripture and fake snow held on Metzger Lawn.   Staff, students, alumni and faculty joined the program to celebrate the season through a...