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PETER HAMILTONStaff Writer With the recent release of his self-titled album, 26-year-old poet and heart-wrencher Adam Arcuragi has made a splash in the singer-songwriter pond and his wake is gaining momentum. A native of Philadelphia, Arcuragi has been able to channel his naturally born tendency of brotherly love into his latest folk/rock release. Arcuragi has been able to fuse … [Read more...] about Poetic folk rock artist connects to listener with authentic sound

LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Some garage bands are destined to be just that — bands that never actually leave the confined rooms that deafens their sound to the outside world. But then there are those special bands, the ones that break free of their car-storing original practice space to really make it in the music industry. Junior Ryan Hahn said his band, Cavil at Rest, has … [Read more...] about Student frontman moves band from garage to stage

ASHLYEE HICKMAN A&E Assistant After breaking into the mainstream by playfully criticizing it, Good Charlotte has had a bit of time to actually enjoy the lifestyles of the rich and the famous. But the vacation is over, as the post-grunge group — fronted by identical twins Joel and Benji Madden — is back at work, now that the Maryland quartet has added the final touches to … [Read more...] about Punk band returns to intimate venues

Lindsey BoermaStaff Writer “I know the price of success — dedication, hard work and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” When architect Frank Lloyd Wright said these words he was not referring to Pepperdine Senior Amber McMahon, but he certainly could have been. McMahon, an international communications major, knows the value of being goal-oriented. Her … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Amber McMahon

MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor  Sometimes class seems like Starbuck’s without the easy listening music, somewhat comfortable chairs and perpetual traffic of people. After all, most students have a plethora of coffee within reach of their textbooks or at least a soda or energy drink to prevent them from turning into Rip Van Winkle.  Students juggle life and school and … [Read more...] about College caffeine craze, addiction rises