Mix the Strokes with a bit of Bombay Bicycle Club, add a hint of 3oh!3 and just a dash of Bob Dylan, and the result would be chaos–Mind Chaos to be exact. Random? Completely. Crazy? Most definitely. Genius? Quite possibly. For a debut album, Hockey's Mind Chaos" sets the bar high. To put a concrete genre on it would be a disservice given that their ability to weave in and … [Read more...] about Album Review: Hockey's "Mind Chaos"
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How to: Handle IP decision day
The two questions that freshmen hear from upperclassmen are generally "So how do you like Pepperdine?" and "Did you apply to go overseas next year?" The healthy statistics concerning the percentage of students (more than half) who study abroad during their undergraduate experience at Pepperdine builds up the prospect of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Information sessions at … [Read more...] about How to: Handle IP decision day
Bu favorite rises to challenge
In light of midterm week our food exploration this week left me running last-minute to a place that's near and dear to every Pepperdine student's heart. That's right: Jack-in-the-Box. Now we all know the wonders the Value Menu has to offer – the elementary-school style chicken patty topped with a wilted and browning leaf of lettuce sandwiched between a bun the Jumbo Jack … [Read more...] about Bu favorite rises to challenge
'LEAP' into culture
How often do we interact with the non-professorial staff members on campus? Many find it easier and more comfortable t--o give a short "thanks" and then continue on their way as they hand us our chicken tenders and fries or while they're cleaning our bathroom mirrors. Blaming the language barrier is an easy way to avoid the lack of communication between students and campus … [Read more...] about 'LEAP' into culture
Rockabilly band brings retro beats
"America's Got Talent" and "Britain's Got Talent" are shows that give ordinary people in the world a rare chance at stardom. Many stars have been born from shows like these such as Susan Boyle Kevin Skinner and Paul Potts.One band in particular Jonny Come Lately is starting to come to light as a group that needs to be watched since they are turning heads everywhere they … [Read more...] about Rockabilly band brings retro beats