James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Imagine big band music without the big band. That’s a pretty good way to describe Jim Bianco’s music, along with words like innovative, refreshing, amusingly down to earth and sincerely emotional. Bianco’s sound is an eclectic mix — a great-sounding jumble of different genres and even time periods — that produces an almost throwback style … [Read more...] about Bianco spices up stage show
Pep students, faculty attend the Grammys
DAVID TESICA&E Assistant While many people were glued to their television sets watching the biggest music event of the year, some Pepperdine students and faculty members were enjoying themselves in the front rows of the Staples Center with all the entertainers and celebrities. Junior broadcast journalism major Sarah Perkins, Seaver communication graduate students Alisa … [Read more...] about Pep students, faculty attend the Grammys
The historic Egyptian Theatre offers rare- and classic-film projections and the chance to meet some A-list celebrities
Karin SabinStaff Writer Pharaohs. Mummies. Pyramids. Brad Pitt. What do all these elements have in common? If you want to see Pitt’s latest movie, and actually meet Brad himself, head to one of the most star-studded picture palaces in America, the Egyptian Theatre. Photo Courtesy Tom Bonner The non-profit Egyptian Theatre at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. is hailed as an architectural … [Read more...] about The historic Egyptian Theatre offers rare- and classic-film projections and the chance to meet some A-list celebrities
Waves split at home against WCC foes
LINDSEY BESECKERStaff Writer While other Pepperdine athletic teams celebrate Homecoming with games in Malibu, the women’s basketball team will travel to the Northwest to play Gonzaga University and University of Portland after a tough double-overtime loss to University of San Francisco and a 65-55 win over University of San Diego last week. “(We’re) definitely confident,” Head … [Read more...] about Waves split at home against WCC foes
Give us condoms, or an STD
Ryan Breedyk & Noah GodwinStaff Writer & Assistant Sports Editor Valentine’s Day. Did Hallmark create it to cash in on desperate souls trying to make a good impression on loved ones? Or was it flower shops or candy stores? No, it definitely had to be jewelers. Or could it be women desperately hoping for at least one romantic night out of the year?While we can’t say … [Read more...] about Give us condoms, or an STD