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Xopoc dance crew lights up the stage

Xopoc builds community and encourages students to express themselves through worship.

Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 3, 2022

For Biola's Xopoc Dance Crew, dance is a way for performers to bring glory to God while expressing themselves on the stage. During their shows, Xopoc performs stunning choreography under bright lights. Behind the scenes, the dance crew can be found working hard during weekly two-hour dance rehearsals...

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...

Different dance styles unite as one team

Years of dance experience helped Candace Washington create and coach the Biola Spirit Program.

Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • April 16, 2018

Director and head dance coach Candace Washington began building the Biola Spirit Program—formerly known as the Biola Dance Crew—back in 2013. What started from humble beginnings has grown immensely in the past few years. “Just in the last three years, we’ve added cheer to that, which is why...

Birds of a feather flock together

New club flies to Midnight Madness to generate audience enthusiasm.

Austin Green and Christian Leonard • November 13, 2017

The Flock rallied students in celebration of Biola’s movement to NCAA Division II during Midnight Madness, joining the other teams in stirring the crowd to screams of excitement. At previous sports events, the Flock appeared to raise enthusiasm for Biola’s athletic teams, but the club took the...