Chart-topping albums and their accompanying artwork from 2020. These albums are mixed, with new critically acclaimed and underground artists. Photospread by Beth Gonzales Although 2020 was a quiet year for many industries, the music industry never slowed down. As touring and live performances came to a halt in March, music production and the art of songwriting flourished … [Read more...] about 2020 Year in Review: The Music That Made Us
Life and Arts
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Lily Piekos
Senior Lily Piekos poses for the "night, babe" single cover in Pacific Palisades, CA, in November. Piekos released her second single on Jan. 8, and said "night, babe" is a song rooted in purity. Photos by Annie Little When senior Lily Piekos isn’t involved with her sorority Delta Gamma, directing worship at Celebration Chapel or singing for The Well, she’s collaborating … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Lily Piekos
Fresh Faces: Actor Brings Acting and Business Interests to Malibu
First-year Zach Tapp poses for a headshot in Las Vegas in August 2019. Tapp acted in various commercials, TV shows and movies and said his favorite part about acting is the complimentary food. Photos courtesy of Zach TappAs a child growing up, first-year Zach Tapp said he loved the arts and acting. Tapp said he was in commercials for Walmart and Macy's and acted for television … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Actor Brings Acting and Business Interests to Malibu
Fresh Faces: Transfer Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit to Pepperdine
Transfer Micaela Harris smiles in November at the University of Southern California while hanging out with friends. After attending Saint Mary's College of California, Harris said she is majoring in Pre-Integrated Marketing Communication at Pepperdine to pursue social media marketing. Photos courtesy of Micaela Harris Transfer Micaela Harris has an entrepreneurial spirit. … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit to Pepperdine
Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience
Sharon Stevens proudly holds her Pepperdine acceptance poster in May while taking senior pictures in her hometown of Moorpark, CA. After receiving a generous scholarship from Pepperdine and talking to friends and mentors, Stevens said she decided to pursue college rather than a dancing career. Photos courtesy of Sharon Stevens When faced with the tough decision of … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience