Uncategorized

DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer On their latest album, The Kills’ “Midnight Boom” leaves behind the band’s lo-fi, minimalist roots to produce their most cohesive, sleek and catchy album yet. Things get dark and heavy right away in “U.R.A. Fever.” Driven by dial tones and hand claps, it provides the right amount of substance for female vocalist VV and singer-guitarist Hotel to trade off … [Read more...] about Grunge rock ‘n roll ‘Kills’ indie release

ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant Paganini played it, Joshua Bell mastered it and freshman Alyson Austin is charming Pepperdine with it. What this instrument that perfectly fits under the chins of talented individuals? The violin. Commonly referred to as one of the most difficult instruments to pick up, the violin still has not stumped Austin. She has made her way into … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Alyson Austin

STEPHEN ROESLERStaff Writer “Wait a minute, we haven’t heard from you, Amory,” said our scrawny gringo guide with dark scruff on his white cheeks. “Mad, sad, frustrated – how do you feel?”  Sitting, hunched over with his elbows on his knees and his blonde locks covering his disappointed eyes, he began to utter, “I am disappointed, but these things happen. It’s a bummer.”  … [Read more...] about ‘Serve’ing myself in Ecuador

LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor Back in fourth grade, it was certainly un-cool to be known as the kid who shopped at the Salvation Army. Today, it seems that second-hand clothing, which prances under the term “vintage,” is not only a way to save a little cash, but also a wonderful way to be considered an ultimate fashion-forward person. Now unless one is 3 years old, … [Read more...] about Walk into glam ‘land;’ vintage look suits all

LISA YAMADAStaff Writer     Ten years ago, the thought of a stripper once named “Bonbon” gracing the stage of the world’s grandest award show, the Academy Awards, would have been met with high-nosed scoffs and impatient smirks. Today, that same stripper, who now goes by Diablo Cody, walks off that same stage, golden Oscar in hand. The recent success of Cody’s sleeper hit … [Read more...] about ‘My Big Fat Greek’ moneymaker