Art by Peau PorotesanoMany have spoken in hushed tones about Payson Library renovations that are to come — mainly because it’s a library, where talking at full volume is not allowed. However, there is a certain elusiveness and, dare we say, sense of foreboding toward these changes only spoken of in mere whispers, like “You-Know-Who.” After all, how many … [Read more...] about Here are our Blueprints for the Payson Utopia
Julia Naman
Q&A with Secret Someones Drummer Zach Jones
If you could stick HAIM, The Bangles and The Cranberries into a blender and add a dash of Weezer and Green Day in there, you'd be sippin on a Secret Someones smoothie.The four pop rockers hit the road to go on tour with Marianas Trench this week, so far performing in Portland and Seattle. They released a self-titled debut album in August, reminding the music world why we still … [Read more...] about Q&A with Secret Someones Drummer Zach Jones
Gender-Bendered ‘Twilight’ Kills Brain Cells, Meets Expectations
Photo by Veronica Johnson Edward Cullen is now Edyth Cullen, and Bella Swan is now Beaufort Swan. I’m just going to let that sink in for a second. The 10th anniversary of “Twilight” passed on Oct. 5 (let’s act as if you didn’t already know that), and to commemorate, Stephanie Meyer gender-swapped the novel, renaming it “Life and Death.” Now the sexy, rich vampire is a … [Read more...] about Gender-Bendered ‘Twilight’ Kills Brain Cells, Meets Expectations
Q&A: Hanging Out with Lead Vocalist of American Authors
Photo by Veronica Johnson If you ever catch yourself bragging about Pepperdine to friends back home, saying things like, "I always go to the beach right by Beyonce's house," or, "The last time I was in Spain ...," or the most recent, "Is this American Authors? They were just on campus," you are not alone. There is a reason that #soblessed is #sooverused. Besides the … [Read more...] about Q&A: Hanging Out with Lead Vocalist of American Authors
(Trick or) Treat Yourself to These Halloween Ideas
Photos by Julia Naman and Zach LeWhile most of the indicators of autumn do not exist in Malibu as they do in other places, the fact cannot be denied: It is nearing the end of October, and Halloween is here. The two most significant staples of Halloween — costumes and food — can ironically be the biggest stressors for Halloween enthusiasts. What costume best suits me … [Read more...] about (Trick or) Treat Yourself to These Halloween Ideas
