Ellie Goulding returns for her sophomore effort with the Oct. 9 released “Halcyon.” The English-born songstress burst onto the UK music scene in 2010 with the release of her debut album “Lights.” Goulding ranked in various chart rankings including No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, which proved that she was indeed a rising star in accordance with her winning of the BBC Sound of … [Read more...] about Goulding releases sophomore album
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Students express themselves
Pepperdine’s literary magazine Expressionists held their first coffeehouse of the year on the eve of Halloween. The event occurred in the HAWC and included an intimate crowd of Expressionists staff members, Expressionist Faculty Adviser John Struloeff and students who came out to hear a wide variety of student performers. The evening presented an eclectic mix of … [Read more...] about Students express themselves
Rogue Wave: Civilians lose their civility
As you must know by now, an important election is taking place in a few short days. In the weeks leading up to this historic event, your normal, opinion-less friends have probably turned into insufferable champions of issues you can only pretend to comprehend. “Lilly Ledbetter? More like ‘Really LedWorst Thing Ever’ … no, but seriously I have no idea what that is.” These past … [Read more...] about Rogue Wave: Civilians lose their civility
‘Cloud Atlas’ narrative soars above
Tom Hanks and Halle Berry pair up to make an unlikely team in the much-anticipated “Cloud Atlas.” The mystical tale follows a complex and aesthetically beautiful story as the time jumps to multiple locations: 1944 in the Pacific Ocean, 1934 in Europe, 1974 in California, 2014 in London and 2144 in Hawaii. In an attempt to bring back to the glory days of “The Matrix,” Lana … [Read more...] about ‘Cloud Atlas’ narrative soars above
Horoscopes
October 24-November 22 Scorpio: Darling, don’t be so blue. SAGITTARIUS: Tell ‘em how you really feel. CAPRICORN: Get out of bed and do something. You have to make opportunities happen. AQUARIUS: Don’t let them keep you down. PISCES: Take what you can get and don’t look back. ARIES: Don’t park by the baseball field. You and your car will be grateful … [Read more...] about Horoscopes