Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: This review is the opinion of the writers. Taylor Swift released her 10th original album titled "Midnights" on Oct. 21, at midnight ET. The album has 13 songs with an additional seven songs on the deluxe album titled "Midnights (3am Edition)." The album reached instant success, breaking two Spotify records — most-streamed album in a … [Read more...] about Review: Taylor Swift Breaks Records at Midnight
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Pepperdine Predicts: The 65th Annual Grammy Nominations
Collage by Jace Evans It’s almost that time of the year again when people gather around their televisions and watch to see who will take home a GRAMMY. As nominations come out Nov. 15, the Pepperdine community said they are preparing for the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards. With so many options to choose from, sophomore Gabby Johnson said she is conflicted when predicting what … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Predicts: The 65th Annual Grammy Nominations
Stephane Wrembel Brings the Sound of Django Reinhardt to Smothers Theatre
Five instrumentalists stand on stage in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 23. They performed a set that consisted of music from Django Reinhardt. Photos courtesy of Ron Hall "Shades of Django," a musical tribute to the late guitarist Django Reinhardt, performed a two-hour set in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 23. The event showcased how instrumental music can stand out on its own. Reinhardt … [Read more...] about Stephane Wrembel Brings the Sound of Django Reinhardt to Smothers Theatre
Tracy Park Gallery Celebrates Art Of All Kinds
The Gallery Wall displays surfboard art along with the Bob Bonis photos of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones on tour Oct. 5. The Gallery had a wide variety of mediums on display from film photography to sculptures. Photos by Chloe Chan The Tracy Park Art Gallery in the Malibu Colony Plaza offers a wide variety of art, artists and price ranges for customers and art lovers alike … [Read more...] about Tracy Park Gallery Celebrates Art Of All Kinds
Late Pepperdine Alumna’s Feature Film, ‘Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach,’ Released
The poster for the film "Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach," displays the salvia divinorum plant leaf. Pepperdine alumna Erin Wyche directed the film. Photo courtesy of Solarium Media Erin Wyche graduated from Pepperdine in 2007 with a degree in Media Production. In March 2008, Wyche began filming her debut documentary about a Salvia plant in Mexico, but she died in 2013 … [Read more...] about Late Pepperdine Alumna’s Feature Film, ‘Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach,’ Released