The ukulele. It may look like just a miniature guitar, but the ukulele is much more than that and holds a whole new world of musical possibilities that, for most, have yet to be discovered. It’s unique. It’s cute. It’s easy to play. What more reasons do you need? Ukuleles are trending here at Pepperdine for reasons that have yet to be determined. Until now. If you go to the … [Read more...] about Uke-can do it
Swaggin' with Shwayze
Ladies and Gentlemen, I've got some very pressing news to discuss with you today; but I'll start by welcoming you to the first entry of 'Sound Waves'! We are a blog/column dedicated to giving you the down-low on what happens in Malibu and the rest of L.A. after the street lights come on. Specifically the aural, head-nod inducing, swagger infested details. Now that we've been … [Read more...] about Swaggin' with Shwayze
The streets of discovery
Let me first begin by saying that Washington DC is the closest I’ve ever lived to a living, breathing, Gotham City. My adventure begins at 8 a.m. every morning, on the Red Line metro. After a hurried breakfast, I’m often seen waddling down the street in an oversized pea coat and snow boots with the other 600,000 people or so that have regular day-jobs. I can barely see my … [Read more...] about The streets of discovery
Men’s volleyball grits out 3-1 win over Hawaii
MALIBU, CA—The No. 7-ranked men’s volleyball team(5-1, 4-0) faced No. 12-ranked Hawaii for the second consecutive day, following the men’s basketball game versus BYU on Jan. 21. While the gym wasn’t as full for the volleyball game, the energy level remained high the entire match. The Waves managed to scrap together a 3-1 victory (25-20, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23) over the Warriors … [Read more...] about Men’s volleyball grits out 3-1 win over Hawaii
Men's basketball falls to BYU in nationally televised event
MALIBU, Calif.—The Pepperdine men's basketball team faced opponents from BYU in an intense game in Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 21. Despite multiple attempts to outscore the Cougars, the Waves finished the game defeated 77-64. Throughout the first half, the Waves were offensively keeping up with fast attacks from the opponents, but the situation changed a little in … [Read more...] about Men's basketball falls to BYU in nationally televised event