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Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories

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Sophomore Abby Jo Budiwarman is in the front row at 5 Seconds of Summer's concert at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine on June 18. She said she enjoyed being able to see their stage effects up close and make out their faces. Photo courtesy of Abby Jo Budiwarman With summer coming to a close, students reflect on breathtaking experiences they had at concerts during the warm and … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy

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Art by Vivian Hsia Editors Note: Some hyperlinks may contain graphic images or videos. American rapper Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas left at least 10 individuals dead, ranging in age from 9 to 27, and hundreds injured Nov. 5. A large crowd of the estimated 50,000 attendees surged toward the front of the stage shortly after Scott began his set around … [Read more...] about Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy

Rolling Out the Red Carpet: The Board Brings ReelStories to Pepperdine

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Photos by Lauren Chivers The Student Programming Board brought the big screen to Pepperdine on Friday. This year marks the eleventh annual ReelStories Film Festival, a night of food, student cinema and celebration as the Pepperdine and Malibu communities came together for the annual red carpet event. With six films showcased in Smothers Theatre and Elkins Auditorium, student … [Read more...] about Rolling Out the Red Carpet: The Board Brings ReelStories to Pepperdine

Twilight on the Pier Rocks Santa Monica

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Photos by Maggie DavisA slight ocean breeze filled the air on Santa Monica Pier as concert-goers swayed to a coastal-sounding electric guitar. A saxophonist leaned into a microphone and began to play, sparking cheers from the audience. "This is a sing-along," said Oscar Santos, lead singer of Sister Mantos. "There are only four words: Planeta De El Amor."Through this, the band … [Read more...] about Twilight on the Pier Rocks Santa Monica