An unassuming act steals the show in this year’s Punk N Pie

We spoke with Calvin Ryu, a bio science major whose vocal performance was voted first place in this year’s Family Weekend talent show.

Thomas Rahkola, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 24, Biola’s annual Punk N Pie talent show returned, bringing Biola students, friends and family to Metzger lawn for a night of student performances and free pumpkin pie. Part of Family Weekend 2025, the show included acts from original music compositions, and group dance routines, to...

Punk ‘n’ Pie 2019: a passion for Jackson

Gavin Susantio, aka Moonwalker, took first place out of the nine performing teams with his Michael Jackson impression.

Lacey Patrick and Maria Weyne • October 25, 2019

Lights illuminated the stage with orange and red hues as students and their families huddled together on Metzger Lawn with blankets and pillows, eager to watch the performances of the annual Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show. Students of many talents entered the contest bright-eyed and hopeful, ready for...

Punk N’ Pie returns with fresh acts

Meet three of this year’s Punk N’ Pie acts.

Caleb Aguilera, Writer • October 24, 2017

Meet three of this year’s Punk N’ Pie acts.

Winner treats audience with trick shots

Student yo-yo performer wins Punk ‘N Pie 2016.

Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • October 28, 2016

Student yo-yo performer wins Punk ‘N Pie 2016.

Pumpkin season brings savory celebration

Deliciousness abounds as SPA predicts talent exuding from the stage on McNally lawn.

Samantha Gassaway, Writer • October 26, 2016

Deliciousness abounds as SPA predicts talent exuding from the stage on McNally lawn.

Heat Speaks leaves a burning impression

Punk ‘N’ Pie winner discusses group history, motivation to auditioning and reaction to winning first place.

Jehn Kubiak, Writer • October 27, 2015

Punk ‘N’ Pie winner discusses group history, motivation to auditioning and reaction to winning first place.

Heat Speaks fires up crowd

Residents from Hart Hall’s mixed media art collective kindles votes at Punk ‘n’ Pie 2015.

Melissa Hedrick, Writer • October 23, 2015

Residents from Hart Hall’s mixed media art collective kindles votes at Punk ‘n’ Pie 2015.

Punk ‘n’ Pie preparations prove fruitful

Performers for Punk ‘n’ Pie are excited to have made it past challenging cuts.

Samantha Gassaway, Writer • October 20, 2015

Performers for Punk ‘n’ Pie are excited to have made it past challenging cuts.

Punk ‘n’ pie performs in the park

Main changes to the show include location, judges and promotional videos before each performance.

Samantha Gassaway, Writer • October 13, 2015

Main changes to the show include location, judges and promotional videos before each performance.

Punk N’ Pie to showcase diverse acts

People involved with Punk N' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances in the show.

Sarah Pineda, Writer • October 22, 2014

People involved with Punk N' Pie prepare for their upcoming performances in the show.