Art by Stella Engel In 2011, “What Makes You Beautiful," by One Direction climbed to No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 music chart upon its release. The success of the single signified One Direction’s status as a rising pop artist and serves as a recent example of the reign of boy bands. The term "boy band" originated in the 1980s but the idea of male singing groups has been around … [Read more...] about Take a Look Inside the Phenomena of Boy Bands
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Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
The crowd waves orange and navy bandanas as L.A.-based singer-songwriter, David Davis, sings at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 21. Davis ended the Founder's Day celebration with the song "Yes We Will." Photos by Mary Elisabeth This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pepperdine's Malibu campus, which opened for its first year on Sept. 12, 1972. To commemorate this milestone, … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
Order’s Up: Meet the New Caf Staff
Roxann Holloway smiles as she hands a student a fresh plate of roasted chicken dinner. Holloway has been on staff with Bon Appètit since the first week of August. Photo by Mary Elisabeth Whether grabbing a delicious meal or just a quick snack, some students interact with the cafeteria workers on a daily basis. Whether returning staff or new, the people who make and serve meals … [Read more...] about Order’s Up: Meet the New Caf Staff
Students Share the Must-Not-See Movies of the Summer
Art by Stella Engel This past summer, new films attracted Pepperdine students to theaters. Despite the popularity of some of these movies, students said there are a couple that are not worth the watch. Sorry Nicole Kidman, but sometimes heartbreak doesn't feel good in a place like this. "A bad movie is made when people try to make something they think other people want to … [Read more...] about Students Share the Must-Not-See Movies of the Summer
The Art of Crafting the Perfect Playlist
Art by Vivian Hsia Music has the power to heal, inspire, motivate and unlock emotions within listeners, students said. In order to fully tap into these feelings, music lovers said they create playlists. Playlists are used to express emotion, captivate a moment or to find and share music — while also conveying one’s own relationship to music. “Making a playlist is a delicate … [Read more...] about The Art of Crafting the Perfect Playlist