If you walked into the Sandbar on Saturday night, you would have found an unmistakable impression of your run-of-the-mill, LA coffee house. The lights were dimmed to set the mood and in the background, an acoustic guitar slowly played as students nonchalantly sipped from their cups. You probably think the venue was flooded with upturned mustaches, disinterested expressions … [Read more...] about Fresh rhythms bring new energy to first Coffee House of semester
Musicians take different spins on presenting new material
Remember the Mumford & Sons fever that swept Pepperdine last year, roundabout the time England’s folksy Fab Four graced California stages like Coachella? Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who went. Not I. I would avert my gaze every time an ad for one of their shows popped up on Facebook, trying not to hurl the proverbial piggy bank at the wall to snag a ticket to one of … [Read more...] about Musicians take different spins on presenting new material
Stumbling forward on Step Forward Day
I think it’s safe to say by now that if you didn’t attend Step Forward Day on Saturday, you missed out on one of the most fulfilling days you could possibly experience during your brief stay on planet Earth; and that’s not hyperbolic language. (Side-note: Hyperbole would better explain the tone of those here at Pepperdine who speak about their semester class schedules. “It’s … [Read more...] about Stumbling forward on Step Forward Day
Stadium proposals anticipate NFL football
Los Angeles is the city of dreams. However, one dream has eluded LA: an NFL team. Fortunately for those who dream of LA having its own football team and one day rising to acclaim with a Super Bowl title, this dream is getting closer. For the past several years two major companies AEG and Majestic Realty Co. have been in competition over who would build the proposed stadium. … [Read more...] about Stadium proposals anticipate NFL football
New to town? Explore downtown Santa Monica
Venturing off campus can be quite daunting for those unskilled in the navigation of Los Angeles. Unless you’re a LA native or a transplant Angelino who has learned the magic ways of the fast-paced city, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the magnitude of things to do and places to see in LA. To ease into the chaotic experience of exploring off campus, it’s best to start with … [Read more...] about New to town? Explore downtown Santa Monica