*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
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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”
Hip-Hop’s Origins Illustrated in ‘The Get Down’
Image Courtesy of Netflix “The Get Down,” directed by Baz Luhrmann, is Netflix’s latest drama series, set in New York’s 1977 Bronx neighborhood. This is definitely new subject matter for Netflix, as the story mostly revolves around the self-discovery and ambitions of poor black and brown kids with big dreams and longings to express themselves, with few … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop’s Origins Illustrated in ‘The Get Down’