MISHY TURNER & ERIKA VARELAStaff Writers “Like, oh-my-gosh!” The San Fernando Valley often gets a bad rap from the rest of Los Angeles, maybe for the lack of an ocean view or maybe for the incredible heat its residents endure during the summer months. However, the Valley has a charm all its own. Students agree that driving down Ventura Boulevard, the Valley’s signature … [Read more...] about Valley worth venturing
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Band to benefit burned Griffith Park SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor After being taken on a walk through the devastation at Griffith Park, which was caused by a wildfire in May, members of alternative rock band the Goo Goo Dolls decided to get involved with the park’s restoration efforts. In hopes of raising money for the Griffith Park Recovery Fund, the band will kick of a … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Randall Michelson
Event brews best of musical talent
HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer You might not need that venti quadruple-shot whipped-cream-topped caramel macchiato — the lineup of performers at Pepperdine’s annual Double Shot Coffeehouse this weekend will amp you up more than any caffeinated drink can. And, no matter how particular you are about your coffee, in the way of music, this coffeehouse holds something for everyone. The … [Read more...] about Event brews best of musical talent
Dancing with the beat of life
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Editor I never wanted to be one of those girls who come to Malibu and don’t learn to ride to a wave, but after three years, I have yet to be successful with the endeavor. Maybe I just havn’t found the perfect teacher — I don’t know. However, this does not mean I don’t do the ocean. The beach this weekend was heaven. Although swimming in the … [Read more...] about Dancing with the beat of life
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Guitar contest to air on TV SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor It has been one year in the making, but the wait is over. A documentary about distinguished professor of music Christopher Parkening’s first-ever guitar competition will air on KCET-PBS. Parkening, a two-time grammy nominated and world-renowned classical guitarist, organized the competition, which took place between … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Ron Hall