Los Angeles native and junior Sofia Reyes gravitated toward Pepperdine to be close to her family and express her creativity as a film and English major. After learning about the Latinx Student Association, she knew there was a space for her to create and contribute. Reyes is the president of LSA, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion … [Read more...] about Facilitating Safe Spaces: Sofia Reyes Helps Bring Community to Pepperdine
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Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again
I never thought returning to London through Pepperdine would be possible, but this May, I went once more — as Louis Tomlinson said in his song, "Always You" — "from LAX to Heathrow." Pepperdine's International Programs has changed my life. London and its pop culture wonderland has been my dream since I was a child and I had British flags all over my bedroom. I spent my time … [Read more...] about Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again
Treat Artists with Kindness: Modern-Day Pop Stars Navigate Artistry and Societal Expectations
Jaclyn Wishard reads celebrity magazines, in touch with her inner pop star. Photos by Lucian Himes When people think of a pop star, they may think of Harry Styles selling out 15 nights at The Kia Forum, Beyoncé’s 32 Grammys or Selena Gomez’s 380 million Instagram followers. While they enjoy making art and performing, musicians said there are challenges today’s pop stars … [Read more...] about Treat Artists with Kindness: Modern-Day Pop Stars Navigate Artistry and Societal Expectations
Review: The Biggest Names in Music at The BRITs
Harry Styles opened The BRITs with a high energy performance singing "As It Was" Feb. 11 at The O2 Arena in London. Styles won big as he won all four BRITs he was nominated for. Photos courtesy of BRIT Awards UK Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is … [Read more...] about Review: The Biggest Names in Music at The BRITs
Visit Harry’s House: L.A. Concert Diary for Students By Students
The Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., shines Harry Styles lights on the venue before "Harryween" on Oct. 31. Styles and his band dressed up as the cast of "Grease." Photo by Beth Gonzales For the first time ever, singer Harry Styles is performing 12 sold-out nights during his residency at L.A.'s Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. which will end Nov. 15. Styles kicked off his … [Read more...] about Visit Harry’s House: L.A. Concert Diary for Students By Students