Photos by Caroline LaganasThe sun scorched down on the swarm of bodies that strolled along Abbot Kinney Boulevard on Sunday. The street was surrounded by more than 300 fine art and artisan vendors, dozens of food booths and gourmet trucks, four live music stages, three beer and spirit gardens, a Kidsquad with rides and activities, restaurants and chic boutiques. The atmosphere … [Read more...] about Abbot Kinney Festival Lives On
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Freshmen Keep Fashion ‘Fresh’ on Campus
Photos by Kristin Vartan The first year of college can be an era of self-establishment. What a freshman wears around campus is almost like visual propaganda for who they are and how they want to be perceived. While this may sound overwhelming, it can be a lot of fun and easier than new students may think. Three freshmen wear their personalities on their sleeves, among other … [Read more...] about Freshmen Keep Fashion ‘Fresh’ on Campus
Smorgasburg Takes Farmers Markets to Another Level
Photos by Micah LambertInterested in exploring new spots in LA? Why not try Smorgasburg, a new farmers market in downtown LA boasting dozens of exciting local food vendors, artisan crafts and vintage clothing. Created in May 2011 in Williamsburg, New York, Smorgasburg is as a spin-off of the acclaimed Brooklyn Flea Market. Founders Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby expanded to Los … [Read more...] about Smorgasburg Takes Farmers Markets to Another Level
Twin Peaks Rock New Long Beach Music Festival
Photos by Brett BeanTwin Peaks performed a set at the first-ever Music Tastes Good Festival in Long Beach on Saturday. Their performance, along with many others, helped inaugurate this new festival, a hoping-to-become-annual event. From the moment of the first guitar riff to the very last strike of a cymbal, the group of five delivered a high-energy performance for all the … [Read more...] about Twin Peaks Rock New Long Beach Music Festival
Keep Your Money, Use Your Discounts
Photo by Shannon HansenTo remedy the steep costs of living, Pepperdine works with the local community to set in place discounts at some of the businesses in and around Malibu for students who bring along their Pepperdine ID cards.Students agree that such savings do not go unnoticed, including 20-year-old junior Nick Janner."As a college student, every saved penny helps," Janner … [Read more...] about Keep Your Money, Use Your Discounts