I just went to a Kenny Loggins concert — voluntarily. I went to a Kenny Loggins concert last weekend. I should clarify: I sat front row and had the time of my life at a Kenny Loggins concert last weekend. That should invoke within me a serious crisis of confidence, right? I think what scared me the most from the entire event was how little I was scared, how the usually … [Read more...] about Live on the highway to the danger zone
Album review: Musical multiplicity
Drake - “Nothing Was The Same” Equal parts self indulgence and brooding introspection, Drake’s latest album showcases the rapper’s range while staying true to the radio-friendly formula that has made him the undisputed usurper to the commercial rap throne. Clever lyrics help deliver messages about lost love, jealous haters and throwing money stacks in the club, while a … [Read more...] about Album review: Musical multiplicity
Raise test scores with Mayer and Macklemore
Music pumps us up, mellows us out and motivates us to make decisions. Music infuses every part of our lives — it surrounds us in coffee shops and grocery stores and even finds its way into our ears as we cram for an exam or write a thesis. With the influx of technology and increased availability of music, our generation has become even more reliant on our intake of music in a … [Read more...] about Raise test scores with Mayer and Macklemore
Curried perfection
Photo by Corina Mun Sawtelle Boulevard in West LA offers a seemingly never-ending plethora of Asian cuisines, along with several dessert places located sporadically among the street of restaurants. This block is usually bustling and lively, especially during evenings when college students from the greater Los Angeles area congregate to get their share of ramen, sushi, curry … [Read more...] about Curried perfection
Hispanic heritage celebrates with dinner
Photo by Marie Meneses The words “fiesta” and “vida” automatically come to mind when I think of my Mexican roots. Coming to Pepperdine, I realized it would not be a simple feat finding people with similar backgrounds as mine. I know there are Hispanic students here; however, it is not always easy to find them. Each time I meet someone of Latin American descent, I cannot help … [Read more...] about Hispanic heritage celebrates with dinner