James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Imagine big band music without the big band. That’s a pretty good way to describe Jim Bianco’s music, along with words like innovative, refreshing, amusingly down to earth and sincerely emotional. Bianco’s sound is an eclectic mix — a great-sounding jumble of different genres and even time periods — that produces an almost throwback style … [Read more...] about Bianco spices up stage show
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Pep students, faculty attend the Grammys
DAVID TESICA&E Assistant While many people were glued to their television sets watching the biggest music event of the year, some Pepperdine students and faculty members were enjoying themselves in the front rows of the Staples Center with all the entertainers and celebrities. Junior broadcast journalism major Sarah Perkins, Seaver communication graduate students Alisa … [Read more...] about Pep students, faculty attend the Grammys
The historic Egyptian Theatre offers rare- and classic-film projections and the chance to meet some A-list celebrities
Karin SabinStaff Writer Pharaohs. Mummies. Pyramids. Brad Pitt. What do all these elements have in common? If you want to see Pitt’s latest movie, and actually meet Brad himself, head to one of the most star-studded picture palaces in America, the Egyptian Theatre. Photo Courtesy Tom Bonner The non-profit Egyptian Theatre at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. is hailed as an architectural … [Read more...] about The historic Egyptian Theatre offers rare- and classic-film projections and the chance to meet some A-list celebrities
Face in the crowd: Jessica Leonard
Hanna ChuStaff Writer Jessica Leonard ArticleNot many people have the courage to start singing “America the Beautiful” a capella in front of a large group of people, even if that group consists of a class of kindergarteners. Senior Jessica Leonard, however, simply started singing alone in hopes that the children would sing along. They didn’t. In fact, in the middle of … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Jessica Leonard
All that glitters is good for Valentine’s Day jewelry gifts
Jennifer ChanFashion Columnist With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, gift giving bombards the minds of many, once again — but this time, with the idealistic potential for heightened emotion or meaning for their special someone. Amidst the overhaul of chocolates, floral bouquets or clothing — jewelry remains the gift that no girl can refuse and will undoubtedly adore for … [Read more...] about All that glitters is good for Valentine’s Day jewelry gifts