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The Grishaverse is beautifully reimagined in Netflix’s latest release

The Grishaverse is beautifully reimagined in Netflix’s latest release
“Shadow and Bone” rectifies the reputation of YA adaptations for the small screen.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

Based on the best-selling series by author Leigh Bardugo, Netflix released the highly-anticipated female-led adventure series full of adolescent romance and grotesque creatures, exploring politics and complex world building. Consistent with the source material and expanding on Bardugo’s fictional world,...

“The Nevers” delivers a fierce, feminist fantasy

“The Nevers” delivers a fierce, feminist fantasy
HBO strays from the serious and incorporates whimsical storytelling.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer April 15, 2021

“The Nevers” brings audiences into Victorian London, a place of cobblestone streets, carriages and a surge of the supernatural. Both political and entertaining, the new series from HBO emulates the charm and history of “Bridgerton,” while adding a number of thrilling and even violent scenes,...

“The Bachelor” returns for expected drama amid COVID-19 restrictions

“The Bachelor” returns for expected drama amid COVID-19 restrictions
Matt James searches for love and marriage in the classic reality TV series.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer January 30, 2021

Addictive television phenomenon "The Bachelor" promises audiences weekly drama, absurd group dates and a questionable, yet entertaining means of finding love. Matt James, the latest star of the show, strives to make the most of the pandemic by inviting a diverse cast of women to the Nemacolin hotel in...

“The Mandalorian” adds complexity and new characters in its second season

“The Mandalorian” adds complexity and new characters in its second season
Disney+ reinvents the Star Wars universe with intrigue and nods to the past.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer December 3, 2020

After its release on Disney+ in 2019, “The Mandalorian” was an instant success. Fans and a new generation of audiences were drawn in by a darker, more thoughtful glimpse into the world of Star Wars. From the inclusion of a rambunctious Baby Yoda, a trained killer and an assortment of both new and...

“Emily in Paris” is a charming, France-based romantic comedy

“Emily in Paris” is a charming, France-based romantic comedy
Lily Collins brings the glamour and exquisite cuisine of France to life in Netflix’s latest series.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer October 8, 2020

“Emily in Paris” provides the perfect amount of escapism for today’s climate. While flights across the country are impossible and viewers are confined to their houses, this show brings the wonder of Paris to life. Viewers can experience the important cultural landmarks, the boozy atmosphere of...

For the chief of Campus Safety, student mental health is personal

Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba stands next to his late nephew, Moses Sambo
With the memory of his nephew in mind, Chief John Ojeisekhoba announces partnership with the LASD.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2018

This is part two of a three-part series on mental health. Part one can be found here. Part three will be published in print and online on Thursday, Oct. 18. Moses Sambo loved to be around people. He was kind, goofy and enjoyed jokes. Standing just taller than his uncle, Campus Safety Chief John...

Link between alcohol and sexual assault needs examination, departments say

Photoillustration of a woman walking toward the Campus Safety office
Staff believe education about drinking remains important even on a dry campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART THREE OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE AND PART TWO HERE. When alumnus Max Christensen took a sip of wine at home during his first year at Biola, he did not know he was breaking contract—or even that there was a contract to break....

Alumni question fairness of Title IX process

Dawn White holding an "it's on us" sticker
Campus community discusses importance of equity when handling sexual assault cases.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART TWO OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE. Thinking back to when two students she knew found themselves on opposite sides of a Title IX investigation of sexual assault, 2016 alumna Rachel Alfaro believes the process has a problem of inconsistency....

Students desire awareness on Title IX

An infograph describing the Title IX process
Despite the growth of sexual assault reports, students remain unaware of the reporting process.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2018

In April, Biola will join a national campaign that seeks to annually raise awareness of sexual assault. The university’s participation remains a testament that a small Christian institution of higher learning does not have immunity to incidents of sexual violence. REPORTED ASSAULTS Campus Safety received...