JESSICA MERTURIStaff Writer Da Shiek Woodard received a practice room key in 1993 when he was merely a freshman at Pepperdine. After his performance during his 10-year reunion at Homecoming, he was determined to see if it worked. “We’re going to find out today if this is working,” Woodard said as he dangled in the air the key he had saved for so long. When Woodard attended … [Read more...] about Alumnus’ music still sweet
Play that good ol’ ‘Music’
MEAGAN MAXWELLStaff Writer True to its title, “Music and Lyrics” leaves viewers with a smile on their faces and a melody in their heads. This movie, which opened on Valentine’s Day, offers an hour-and-a-half escape from everyday life by enveloping audiences in a sweet romance that develops through the combined talents of the main characters, played by romantic comedy veterans … [Read more...] about Play that good ol’ ‘Music’
And the Oscar goes to…
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Oscar de la Renta, Oscar the Grouch and Oscar Meyer are all Oscars who have done well for themselves but there is only one Oscar to rule them all, and he is worth his weight in gold. Oscar is the most coveted man among the Hollywood elite and Sunday, 90-plus nominees will bow down to the golden statue as he turns 79 at the Academy Awards. For some … [Read more...] about And the Oscar goes to…
More than just ‘some drawings’
MICHELLE MCKINLEYStaff Writer The latest exhibit at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art boasts an inconspicuous title: “Some Drawings.” But one step inside the on-campus museum reveals more than a few sketches by pop artist Jim Dine. While seemingly random images of hearts, tools, Venuses, bathrobes and other common household objects serve as the subject for many of the … [Read more...] about More than just ‘some drawings’
Local band lacks individuality in crowded market
JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer Local indie rock band, Moving to France, hopes to move to mainstream status with the release of its self-titled debut album. Although the band has a strong foundation to build from, the band fails to offer a unique or groundbreaking sound. The band mirrors most other aspiring indie rock genre artists, and this curses the band with its greatest problem. … [Read more...] about Local band lacks individuality in crowded market