Life & Arts

Nicki Minaj is many things, and so is this album. It features a handful of the artist’s recent singles and many male collaborators. And although the album begins and ends with self-serving, punchy tracks, it also flows through a series of more introspective songs. The first few tracks are catchy, but simply self-congratulatory. “Roman Holiday” feels a bit like Gary Numan … [Read more...] about Music Review: 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'

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