Photos by Matt Benton Cage The Elephant toured through LA with two sold-out shows at the Tower Theater last Thursday and Friday for their first ever Grammy-nominated album “Melophobia.” Cage The Elephant has had a growing presence in the alternative rock genre ever since their break in 2009 with their self-titled album and hit single “Ain’t No Rest for the … [Read more...] about Cage the Elephant break free in LA
Life & Arts
Junior Joel Wood Seeks to Hone His Craft
Pepperdine is full of talented students working in all aspects of the arts. This week, the Graphic walked around with junior Joel Wood to talk about the craft of creative writing. Q: What is your favorite means of self-expression? A: I like writing. Q: How long have you known that writing is a passion of yours? A: I think it really started toward the end of high school. My … [Read more...] about Junior Joel Wood Seeks to Hone His Craft
Workout Wear on a Budget
Photo by Shayla Girardin Making time to workout can be challenging and actually getting out the door is a struggle. For my fellow fashion focused females out there the last minute question always remains: What should I wear? If you’re worried about how to dress for the gym, don’t break a sweat (save that for your workout). There are lots of ways to dress practically and … [Read more...] about Workout Wear on a Budget
Jump on the Juice Cleanse Craze
Photo by Shayla Girardin A pile of textbooks, a laptop and a glass of juice, you may have noticed the latest accessory that Pepperdine students are toting to class — a bottle of juice. Juicing is a huge trend, so nowadays it’s not uncommon to spot a student sipping their lunch through a straw. Whether cleansing, replacing a meal or just enjoying a fruity beverage, juices are … [Read more...] about Jump on the Juice Cleanse Craze
Common Fitness Myths Debunked
Photo by Shayla Girardin True or false? Here are some popular fitness myths that are sure to surprise you. Myth: All carbs are bad. Eating the right carbs at the right time is actually good for you. There are different types of carbohydrates. Certain complex carbohydrates are great, while simple carbs and overly processed foods are the carbs to avoid. Try to steer … [Read more...] about Common Fitness Myths Debunked