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Biola’s Musical Theater Scenes Production

Biola’s Musical Theater Scenes Production
A fun night of singing and dancing.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor April 24, 2024

On April 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., Biola's Conservatory of Music and School of Fine Arts and Communication hosted the Musical Theater Scenes production in the Crowell Music Building. It was a composition of songs from a variety of popular musicals.  The cast opened with songs from multiple plays and...

Celebrating in song with Biola’s Chorale

Celebrating in song with Biola’s Chorale
Chorale anticipates a year of concerts, festivals and a music conference.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2023

The halls of Crowell Music Building echo with singing from the Biola University Chorale. Dr. Shawna Stewart, director of Chorale, and the 40 singers of the ensemble eagerly prepare for the various concerts and music festivals they will perform this year. UPCOMING CHORALE CONCERTS The chorale’s first...

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist

“What are you listening to?” — Take a look at a Biola student playlist
Biola students share some songs that they are currently listening to.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023

With Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more, people have access to all kinds of music and can listen anywhere and everywhere. Biola students take full advantage of these services to listen to music while studying, relaxing or on the go. From instrumental to worship to pop, here are 7 songs that students...

Biola Chorale hosts send-off concert for Italy tour

Biola Chorale hosts send-off concert for Italy tour
The Biola Chorale members perform a concert in Crowell Music Building in anticipation of their Italy tour.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2023

The hall quieted as the Biola Chorale members settled into their positions across the stage. Dr. Shawna Stewart, the choir director, adjusted her music stand and looked at the choir. Then, with a gesture of Stewart’s hand, the choir members burst into song, their voices ringing loud in the auditorium...

Songs from the heart — journeying towards mental health

Senior music therapy major Daisy Perrigan performs an original composition at the concert.
Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week lights up Fireside Pavilion with student-composed songs.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

In the calm of a clear-skied evening, music floated from the Fireside Pavillion. A little gathering of students huddled in that area, listening to Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week. Into the quiet poured out songs of struggles, anxieties, worries and reminders of hope. TOGETHERNESS...

Rundown of Joshua Bassett’s “Sad Songs In a Hotel Room”

Bassett delivers soulful lyrics on his latest EP.
Bassett reflects on Hollywood, home and heartbreak in his latest EP.
Kate Bomar, Photographer September 29, 2022

The public intensely scrutinized Joshua Bassett after his alleged ex, Olivia Rodrigo, released her hit single “drivers license” in 2021. Bassett responded to the hate through new music, videos and sold-out concerts. His most recent EP, “Sad Songs In A Hotel Room,” shows his talent and expertise...

NF’s “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” is cloudy with a chance of existentialism

NF’s “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” is cloudy with a chance of existentialism
The 29-year-old rap prodigy reaches new heights in his first major album since 2019.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer March 27, 2021

Triple platinum-certified, Dove Award-winning hip-hop artist Nathan John Fuerstein, better known as NF, is back on the saddle with his heavily teased release “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE).” QUESTIONING FAME “CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE)” appropriately begins with a storm of sorts. In the first track, “CLOUDS,”...

Florida Georgia Line promotes unity amid political division

Florida Georgia Line promotes unity amid political division
Full of failed romance and trucks, the band tackles timely topics.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer February 16, 2021

Known for their twang and country pop roots, Florida Georgia Line returned on Feb. 12 with their most recent album release “Life Rolls On.” Consistent with sound and their traditional fascination with women, trucks and beer, the band remains true to their fanbase, while intertwining more contemplative...

Sam Smith returns with more emotion and honesty about love

Sam Smith returns with more emotion and honesty about love
Smith continues to merge music about heartbreaks with dance anthems.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer November 5, 2020

In recent years, Sam Smith has emerged as an up-and-coming artist who tackles serious subject matter, while also including a number of fun, catchy tunes to keep on repeat. In their latest album “Love Goes,” Smith details a number of blunt, tragic songs about losing the one you love, but also the...

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...

Gospel Choir to rejoice in its legacy

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Previous members and directors of the Gospel Choir gather together with current members to celebrate the 30th Gospel Fest.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer April 20, 2016
Previous members and directors of the Gospel Choir gather together with current members to celebrate the 30th Gospel Fest.

Taemin Lee aces his first album

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Taemin Lee proves himself as a solid solo artist with “Press It”.
Catherine Streng, Writer March 1, 2016
Taemin Lee proves himself as a solid solo artist with “Press It”.