American rock and psychedelic pop band, of Montreal, released their 11th full-length album, “Paralytic Stalks,” in stores Feb. 7. The album leaked online Jan. 10 giving fans a chance to hear the entire LP. Kevin Barnes formed of Montreal in 1996 allegedly settling on that band moniker following an unsuccessful relationship with a woman from Montreal, Quebec. Barnes remained … [Read more...] about Music Review: of Montreal's ‘Paralytic Stalks’
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‘Chronicle’ gives handheld POV new life
The hand-held/POV (point of view) style of filmmaking is definitely not a new phenomenon in the world of cinema. Beginning with the cult classic “The Blair Witch Project” in 1999, moviegoers have witnessed many of these “recovered footage” style films popping up through the years. Films such as “Quarantine,” which failed to bring anything new to the genre, and films like … [Read more...] about ‘Chronicle’ gives handheld POV new life
Psi U Think You Can Dance raises money for paralysis research
[youtube i4CT-g6civs] The fraternity Psi Upsilon hosted its annual inter-Greek dance competition on Tuesday, February 7th. P.U.T.Y.C.D—Psi U Think You Can Dance— raises funds and promotes awareness for paralysis treatment. This event started in 2000 when Sam Schmidt, a founding member of the Psi Upsilon chapter of Lambda Omega Sigma, suffered a spinal injury during a race … [Read more...] about Psi U Think You Can Dance raises money for paralysis research
Pepperdine's Songfest 2012 is just around the corner
One of Pepperdine’s greatest traditional productions since 1973, Songfest, is just around the corner and calling for all students interested in participating as it is expected to be better than ever this year. Known for being an exceptional show that combines music, theater and dance, Songfest allows groups of Pepperdine students come together and compete to win the highly … [Read more...] about Pepperdine's Songfest 2012 is just around the corner
Dance in Flight: A portrayal of the dichotomus themes of technology and nature
[youtube C47H-t4HEYo] Pepperdine’s annual performances of Dance in Flight (DIF) begin this week, opening with tonight’s performance at 8 p.m. This year’s DIF carries the theme of “Technology vs. Nature.” The show begins very mechanically, emphasizing humanity’s reliance on technology and social media, and transitioning into the spiritual world of human feelings and … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight: A portrayal of the dichotomus themes of technology and nature