OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer I admit that I was initially hesitant to go see a concert that featured bands that were practically unknown to me. “Wait, who’s playing?” was the response I got from most people, accompanied by an eyebrow raise, when I told them about going to see a concert last Friday. Despite this, I decided to ignore my inner skeptic and take advantage of the … [Read more...] about New bands rival old favorites
Film fest brings new stars to Malibu
AIRAN SCRUBY & ALLISON DAVISNews Editor and Staff Writer The first-ever Malibu Celebration of Film is underway this week, and the future of the new film festival is in the hands of Pepperdine students, according to one professor who has been integral to planning this year’s event.Dr. Michael Gose, a professor of Humanities and a member of the new festival’s Board of … [Read more...] about Film fest brings new stars to Malibu
Brutal crime, still unsolved
ANNA WEBBERAssistant A&E Editor “The Black Dahlia” is the puzzle solver and mystery lover’s cinematic dream come true but requires a brutally strong stomach and a highly involved mind. For people who would rather not witness a sweet young woman tortured and slain, skip “The Black Dahlia.” The last scene will leave you with the most gruesome of images, turning this mystery … [Read more...] about Brutal crime, still unsolved
Poetic folk rock artist connects to listener with authentic sound
PETER HAMILTONStaff Writer With the recent release of his self-titled album, 26-year-old poet and heart-wrencher Adam Arcuragi has made a splash in the singer-songwriter pond and his wake is gaining momentum. A native of Philadelphia, Arcuragi has been able to channel his naturally born tendency of brotherly love into his latest folk/rock release. Arcuragi has been able to fuse … [Read more...] about Poetic folk rock artist connects to listener with authentic sound
Student frontman moves band from garage to stage
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Some garage bands are destined to be just that — bands that never actually leave the confined rooms that deafens their sound to the outside world. But then there are those special bands, the ones that break free of their car-storing original practice space to really make it in the music industry. Junior Ryan Hahn said his band, Cavil at Rest, has … [Read more...] about Student frontman moves band from garage to stage