Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor Highway One is most aptly named. Not only does the expansive road running from Orange County to Oregon have one of the most breathtaking drives of a lifetime, but it is actually a national scenic byway — making Highway One, truly No.1. Along this road of enlightenment, about 150 miles short of San Francisco, is a place so spectacular it only … [Read more...] about Go Out…doors: Camping in Big Sur
Uncategorized
Underoath crafts its first perfect record
Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor Hardcore band pushes the limit even further into the metal genre, while retaining what they do best as a group. In 2006, Florida metalcore sextet Underoath had the world at its feet — headlining a world tour. Acclaimed album “Define the Great Line” was certified gold — a rare feat for Christian music and labels — and MTV-mainstream success. … [Read more...] about Underoath crafts its first perfect record
Weisman gets ‘Sur’ge of inspiring art
Nikki KliestAssistant Life and Arts Editor Keeping in tune with the current revival of 60s-inspired psychedelia, Pepperdine’s Frederick R.Weisman Museum of Art is hosting its first exhibition of the year, with colorful works by artist Carolyn Mary Kleefeld. “Visions From Big Sur” is comprised of over 75 paintings and drawings that were created between 1983 and 2008. The … [Read more...] about Weisman gets ‘Sur’ge of inspiring art
Hippie commune bares all to the sun
Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor The place said to have inspired Jim Morrison of the Doors to write the song "Roadhouse Blues" once also inspired many to take their clothes off — and stay that way. The nudist colony, known as Elysium Fields, opened it's welcoming arms in the 60s to Bohemians living the hippie lifestyle in the hills of Topanga Canyon — the purpose being to … [Read more...] about Hippie commune bares all to the sun
Radiohead lights up L.A.
Jaimie FranklinAssistant News Editor The band has amazing performances in San Francisco festival, Hollywood and Santa Barbara Bowls. After the long-awaited release of “In Rainbows” last year by the eccentric and legendary English rock band Radiohead, their summer tour of the United States, which concluded in Santa Barbara on Aug. 28, had been buzzing in the media for months. … [Read more...] about Radiohead lights up L.A.