ASHLYEE HICKMANStaff Writer Many musicians have performed at Pepperdine University, but it is not every day when watching the musician play is just as entertaining as hearing him play.Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel’s one of a kind musical technique allows him to entertain audiences on both levels.He calls the technique “finger style.”Picture piano players: They play music using … [Read more...] about Certified guitar player to perform his fast paced finger-picking show
Film follows mystery death
OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer We all grow up with the notion that Superman cannot die. Unless there is a stick of kryptonite, but otherwise, he is as good as gold. So when the TV Superman died suddenly in the 1959, it is easy to understand why questions would emerge. Why would “Superman” kill himself, or why would someone kill him? This is the premise in director Allen Coulter’s … [Read more...] about Film follows mystery death
Quirky vocalist’s hopeful mood creates easy listening experience
Meagan MaxwellStaff Writer Acoustic alternative artist, Regina Spektor first captured audience’s interest with her music video “Us” from her third album “Soviet Kitsch” released in 2004. The video featured Spektor in a collapsible setting with doll-like gestures while singing, “They’ll name a city after us and later say it’s all our fault. Then they’ll give us a talking to.” … [Read more...] about Quirky vocalist’s hopeful mood creates easy listening experience
Channel Surfing
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor The beginning of fall marks the triumphant return of the beloved television shows that were sorely missed during the four-month long hiatus filled with reruns and reality TV. There are the regular favorites viewers TiVo every week as well as a healthy line-up of newcomers that have the potential to make their own loyal followers.There is no lack of … [Read more...] about Channel Surfing
MOCA serves up contemporary art
ANNA WEBBERA&E Assistant Editor While less art savvy people may think better art can be found in the local dump, some of the more adventurous art enthusiasts flock to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) on Grand Avenue in Los Angeles. The museum offers something special to an interested viewer, and it does so in a unique way. One will find that the exhibits are always … [Read more...] about MOCA serves up contemporary art
