Life & Arts

SS: I was wondering if you could talk about your latest album: how does it sound different that what you’ve done before, or what were you listening to? MK: For my new record, “Young Love,” I was really in a beat-driven zone. So, we would go in and instead of getting a big band together, where you record a bunch of things, it was mostly just me and a friend sitting behind a … [Read more...] about Q&A with Mat Kearney

As the April weeks continue to pass and the pain of final exams ebbs with the arrival of the summertime sun, the coming months offer well-worn college students time to unwind. And what better way to enjoy the laid-back relaxation of summer than with a movie or two? Here’s a list compiled with the best of the best — and a little something for everyone’s particular taste. From … [Read more...] about Blockbusters look to excite

With the end of the semester fast approaching, so is the close of Pepperdine’s first comedy sitcom, “The Beacon.” The sixth and final episode of the season will air on April 19, to answer the cliffhangers and set the stage for next year. The show, which premiered in September, was written by sophomore Ben Holcomb, and is a “mockumentary” based on a college newspaper and its … [Read more...] about 'Beacon' wrap up

Students had to run for cover Saturday when it began to rain during the Spring Concert in Alumni Park. Mat Kearney was in the middle of his set when it began to drizzle. Concert officials quickly put the concert on break to see if the rain would cease. Kearney and his band returned to the stage to play two more songs, “Hey Mama” and “Ships into the Night,” until it began to … [Read more...] about Rain washes away Spring Concert

In past issues I tackled dinner, lunch and dessert. That meant that there was only one area I had not explored — breakfast. This meal of the day is as diverse as any other with a variety of recipes to choose from. What typically stands out the most is breakfast that’s served after a big event (like a wedding or a quinceanera) after a holiday (like Christmas or New Year’s), and … [Read more...] about Culinary Corner: Eat breakfast