“Kiss Land,” the debut album from the elusive artist Abel Tesfaye (known by his stage name The Weeknd) is an unconventionally dark, brooding and all-too-real take on the redundancies of young adulthood. Straying from an overdone glamorization of a wild night out, Tesfaye zeroes in on the nuances of a party-hard lifestyle and brings to light the seedier sides of sex, drugs and … [Read more...] about Album explores dark side of partying
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‘BUNK’ debunks stereotypes
Photos Courtesy of Xuhui Zhao There is no Hollywood happy ending to the play “BUNK.” This black box production holds the viewers attention from start to finish. The play questions the dangers of stereotypes and misconceptions. Written by alumna Julie Taiwo Oni (‘06), the play follows the story of Wade (Terrence Colby Clemons) and Ade (Shon Fuller). The two characters are … [Read more...] about ‘BUNK’ debunks stereotypes
Best beaches around Los Angeles
Photo by Marisa Padilla There is no denying that Malibu has some of the most scenic and undisturbed beaches in California, and they are right in Pepperdine’s backyard. But, California offers a wide variety of beaches, each with their own distinct look and feel that really captures the laid-back west coast spirit. If you’re looking to spend the day at the beach away from … [Read more...] about Best beaches around Los Angeles
Celebrity Centaurs and #TGIF ignite the first PIT performance of the year
Elkins Auditorium was packed Friday night, for the Pepperdine Improv Troupe’s first show of the year. Fourteen members of PIT pranced their way onto the stage to bring bales of laughter to the evening. Many among the members were bright new shining faces, though not all were well received. “I thought the group from [my] freshman year was better. I miss my favorite … [Read more...] about Celebrity Centaurs and #TGIF ignite the first PIT performance of the year
Live on the highway to the danger zone
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
