Photos By Matt BentonLA can be a bit daunting to anyone, new to the area or not. There's so much to explore, and in the case of the average college student, not enough money or time to do everything that sounds interesting. Fortunately, it isn't difficult to find free and fun things to do in LA. These activities will allow any student to enjoy LA and the weekend while on a … [Read more...] about Explore LA on a Budget
Life and Arts
‘We’re Going to Do Something’: An Interview With Anna Clare Burnett
*Editor's note: Anna Clare is a staff writer for the Perspectives section of the Graphic. Photos by Madeleine CarrAnna Clare Burnett, Pepperdine freshman, lost her father during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Tom Burnett died helping to overtake the hijackers on flight 93. The plane crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing everyone on board. Tom, … [Read more...] about ‘We’re Going to Do Something’: An Interview With Anna Clare Burnett
Make LA Your Next Post-Abroad Adventure
Photo by Matt Benton "Welcome back to the real world" is something many students hear from colleagues and family when they come back from abroad. The sudden transition back is sometimes more jarring than the original transition to life abroad, and students hit the ground running with career goals and significantly reduced free time. If abroad was a time that permitted … [Read more...] about Make LA Your Next Post-Abroad Adventure
Q&A with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE
Photos by Matt BentonJunior Matt Benton recently got to chat with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE. They are set to play in Los Angeles at The Greek Theatre on Sept. 10.Matt Benton: I saw you guys back at the Greek Theatre last year with Switchfoot and am excited to see you all again at the Greek Theatre in about a week — what’s different on this tour coming around? Seth … [Read more...] about Q&A with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE
Embrace Your Inner “Mom Friend”
Photos by Terra Atwood Every group always has that one friend who is always there for any situation that the group faces. She's the shoulder to cry on, the ultimate advice giver, and whether it's 2 p.m. or midnight, she's ready and on her way with two gallons of cookie dough. You know who I'm talking about — the ultimate friend — the one known as "The Mom … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Inner “Mom Friend”