Photos courtesy of Kiley Lotz.Petal’s latest album, “Magic Gone,” is unapologetic in Kiley Lotz's rawness as a singer-songwriter. The songs focus on her personal journey of accepting her queerness and seeking help for her mental health on her sophomore album, released June 2018.“I just try to create music that is authentic and coming from a place of … [Read more...] about Singer-Songwriter Kiley Lotz Brings Magic to Her Latest Album
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‘Curtains’ Runs for One Night Only
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe cast and crew of "Curtains" will perform a one-night engagement Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m., in Smothers Theatre. The cast and crew of Pepperdine’s Theatre Department “Curtains” had to cancel their show on the same day as their opening night due to the Woolsey fire. On Nov. 9 the cast and crew of "Curtains" was in the middle of … [Read more...] about ‘Curtains’ Runs for One Night Only
Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice
Photo by Ashley ChavezA Nashville Writer's Round is a group of singer-songwriters who get together to take turns playing their songs and telling the audience the story behind them. This unique Tennessee experience was brought to Venice, California on Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. when country-pop artists Jenny Teator, Sheridan Gates and special guest Runson Willis III performed at Fabric … [Read more...] about Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice
Artist Corner: Kennedi Rae Syphax
Photos courtesy of Kennedi Rae SyphaxSenior Kennedi Rae Syphax said she has embodied a creative spirit since she was a child. Artistic expression has taken on many forms in Syphax’s life, including creative writing and poetry. However, Syphax has particular interest in capturing moments through photography.She said she began to take her art more seriously as she got older … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Kennedi Rae Syphax
Convo Argues Great Books Serves a Greater Purpose than a GE Requirement
Photos by Ashley ChavezA convocation promoting the idea that the Great Books program not only serves an academic purpose but a spiritual one took place Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Professor Paul Contino directed the Wednesday night convocation titled, "How the Great Books Can Enrich Your Spiritual Life.""You don't have to be a Great Books student to read the classics," Contino … [Read more...] about Convo Argues Great Books Serves a Greater Purpose than a GE Requirement






