HANNA CHUA&E Editor Ignorance is not bliss, country music is, and people need to stop dissing country music. It’s interesting that those who say they hate country music really haven’t heard much country, and usually, they can’t even name any of the top country stars. Attention country music hating ignorant people: Don’t be so quick to rule it out as an option during a … [Read more...] about No Twang Needed to Like Country
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Guitarists vie for $50K and title
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer There are those who indulge in the personal benefits of success, and then there is Christopher Parkening. A widely successful classical guitarist, Parkening was offered teaching opportunities at more than one university before he decided to start the classical guitar program at Pepperdine in the fall of 2002. “It was the mission statement at Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Guitarists vie for $50K and title
‘Slevin’ gets lucky in blue
JULIE ONIStaff Writer The story of Paul McGuigan’s new film “Lucky Number Slevin” begins and ends in blue. Don’t be alarmed, this is the good kind of blue. The Picasso-period artistic masterpiece kind. Brilliant, genius azure. Two of the most crucial scenes in the film take place in a bright white train station filled with intense blue chairs. These scenes frame an account of … [Read more...] about ‘Slevin’ gets lucky in blue
Artists’ zenith on display
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant As most students have been packing up their rooms and closing their books now that the school year is coming to an end, 12 busy seniors have been working relentlessly to prepare for this year’s senior student art exhibition titled, “Twelve is Connected to the Following Things … ” The exhibition, which features work from 12 graduating art … [Read more...] about Artists’ zenith on display
Enjoy express date, Ralphs included
HANNA CHU & ANELA HOLCKA&E Editor and Photo Editor Since the weather is slowly getting warmer in Malibu, outdoor eating may appeal to your appetite as well as your summer wardrobe. (Guys, take note of this.) Near Howdy’s and the Coffee Bean hides another elegant eatery at Tra di Noi Express. Don’t mistake this cheap date for the finer dining restaurant Tra di Noi … [Read more...] about Enjoy express date, Ralphs included