Senior Nathania Au, who attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in July, said warm nights and freedom from coursework are the perfect concert ingredients. "You're out of school, vibing with friends and just having a good time dancing and screaming and away from responsibilities for the night," Au said. This summer, Pepperdine students sought out their favorite artists at concerts … [Read more...] about Concert Recap: Live Music Waves Loved This Summer
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Living the Swiss Dream: Laughter, Friendships and Gelato
Lausanne: a picturesque gem nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, where time seems to slow down and every corner unveils a delicious gelateria. In Switzerland, modernity and tradition coexist harmoniously. The efficiency of the Swiss rail system is a marvel, whisking you from centuries-old towns to cosmopolitan cities with clockwork precision. Yet it’s the warmth of human … [Read more...] about Living the Swiss Dream: Laughter, Friendships and Gelato
Music Rewind Review: The Songs That Shined This Summer
Art by Emma Crees Transparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Summer is a time for basking under the sun, picnics at the park and road trips with loved ones, and the music industry delivered an array of hit songs and … [Read more...] about Music Rewind Review: The Songs That Shined This Summer
Ryan Dusick: From the GRAMMYs to GSEP
Ryan Dusick, the founding drummer of Maroon 5 and Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Alumnus ('21) is a master of music and the mind. In 2022, he penned a memoir, "Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery," to chronicle his story.Dusick was born and raised in Los Angeles, to parents Ken and Gina Dusick … [Read more...] about Ryan Dusick: From the GRAMMYs to GSEP
Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality
A winged pink creature emerges from Martinez's corpse. Martinez dropped this photo when announcing the release date of the opening track "DEATH" in her new album "Portals," released March 31. Photo courtesy of GeniusTransparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review … [Read more...] about Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality
