ANNA WEBBER Assistant A&E Editor Thom Yorke’s first solo album is absolutely disturbing, agonizing, even excruciating to listen to at times, but the passion clearly exceeds the pain. “The Eraser” is not only tolerable, but intensely beautiful. Many of us know Yorke as Radiohead’s ethereal front man, but his solo project shows a more eerie side to his personality — it allows … [Read more...] about Radiohead frontman’s lyrics scrape the bone in debut effort
Reality can lead to obsession
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Hello. My name is Carissa and I am a Diddy-aholic. Let me rephrase that: I am a Making the Band 3-aholic. No I don’t tune into American Idol every week, I don’t care if you can dance and I am no longer so certain that America has true talent. But when it comes to MTV’s Making the Band 3, I am obsessed. For those not so familiar with the show, here’s … [Read more...] about Reality can lead to obsession
Pepperdine Idol
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant A&E Editor Pepperdine may not have its own Simon Cowell, but the university certainly has enough critics. Friday, the Entertainment Business Network, EBN, will be bringing in even more critics by hosting the third annual “Pepperdine Idol.” “It’s a one night event where we have volunteers perform and compete,” EBN president Stefin Jackson said. The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Idol
Artists’ zenith on display
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant As most students have been packing up their rooms and closing their books now that the school year is coming to an end, 12 busy seniors have been working relentlessly to prepare for this year’s senior student art exhibition titled, “Twelve is Connected to the Following Things … ” The exhibition, which features work from 12 graduating art … [Read more...] about Artists’ zenith on display
The Inn creates artistic aura to benefit the arts
Mary WisniewskiAssistant A&E Editor Jack in the Box will not be the only place open in Malibu past 10 p.m. this Thursday because Pepperdine alumnus William Brinkerhoff and his brother Mark will be hosting “An Evening of Music to Benefit the Arts” at the Malibu Inn. The event is being put on as a benefit for the California Alliance for Art Education, a program that … [Read more...] about The Inn creates artistic aura to benefit the arts