NICOLE KLEISTStaff Writer Carolina Liar’s lead singer Chad Wolf is not Swedish, but everyone else in his band is. An imaginative, humble individual, who, at age 22, left his home of Charleston, S.C., to try and be the next big thing. He worked his way out of the L.A. wasteland of part-time job/starving musician, to eventually be signed with his band by major label Atlantic … [Read more...] about Rock the ‘Hills’ with some Carolina Liars
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‘Tapes’ walk thin line on second release
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer Why is it so hard compiling a second album? It has plagued massive amounts of bands over the past few years. Whether they go all Springsteen on us like The Killers or shade their emo edge like The Academy Is, the new generation of bands has been demanded to top their last album or fail miserably trying. Instead they end up taking drastic steps that … [Read more...] about ‘Tapes’ walk thin line on second release
Artist among us: Ellen Anne Harboe
JESSICA BIBERCurrents Editor Junior EllenAnne Harboe is one of those people you just can’t help but like. With ringlets in her hair and an easy smile on her face, Harboe is a Southern belle who is an artist in more ways than one. An art major with an emphasis in sculpture, her preferred form of design is functional, earthy pottery. When not in the art studio, however, she can … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Ellen Anne Harboe
Modern ‘Hamlet’ kills original
ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant Seeing Pepperdine’s version of “Hamlet” without being familiar with the play may leave some viewers confused. But for the rest, it puts a spin on what Shakespearean readers know and love. “Hamlet” opened Tuesday in Smothers Theatre and runs until Saturday. It portrays the story of a mourning young man who was confronted by the spirit of his … [Read more...] about Modern ‘Hamlet’ kills original
‘Ketchup’ with the Dolce Group
NICOLE KLEISTStaff Writer Since 2003 the Dolce Group has been serving up style in generous proportions. With restaurants sprinkled throughout Los Angeles, the group has made a name for itself by attracting not only attention-thirsty celebrities but also those looking for cuisine with a little something more. The restaurants in the Dolce Group include Dolce Enoteca e … [Read more...] about ‘Ketchup’ with the Dolce Group