As the rainclouds passed away and the 8:30 a.m. sunshine broke through the Long Beach sky last Saturday, the Pepperdine men’s rugby team took to the pitch in what would be their first match in a long and exhausting day of rugby. The annual fall classic tournament hosted by the Cal State Long Beach Rugby Club consisted of 12 of Southern California’s top rugby clubs. Pepperdine, … [Read more...] about Rugby makes strong showing
Rogue Wave: Fooled by Daylight Saving Time
Whelp … was anybody planning on telling me about this Daylight Saving thing? Last Sunday was not my finest hour. Just as I do every Sunday, I woke up at the crack of dawn (10 a.m.) and moseyed on down to the Waves Cafe, my mouth watering at the hallucinogenic mirage that is a Sodexo worker who is apathetically squeezing three pancakes onto a grill. But when I got there, the … [Read more...] about Rogue Wave: Fooled by Daylight Saving Time
Bands brave the cold, competition heats up
Pepperdine students braved the cold and bundled themselves in their warmest coats for Battle of the Bands last Friday. With heat lamps surrounding the upper tier of the amphitheater, a food truck serving warm Mexican food and spotlights illuminating the white-tented stage, students huddled together for a relaxing night of good music and camaraderie. The event was emceed by … [Read more...] about Bands brave the cold, competition heats up
Multitalented band shines in cloudy England
It was a quiet, cold Thursday night in Sheffield, England. Maya, Carl, Ruth, Tom and Rich arrived separately for an open mic night and, a round or two of hot chocolate later, left the venue a newly formed band. Or, that’s how Pocket Satellite tells the story of its origin. No matter how it happened, I’m glad it did. The music Pocket Satellite makes is as charming and bright as … [Read more...] about Multitalented band shines in cloudy England
Fusion band gains momentum
Music is an inherent part of human nature. It’s been used in a variety of ways for a variety of reasons, but most important is the fact that music is a way to channel personal expression on a more relatable level. For junior Ismael “Izzy” Loya, a Broadcast major here at Pepperdine, music is the perfect way to channel his creativity with fellow band members of Jonny Come … [Read more...] about Fusion band gains momentum