Photo by Julia NamanA wise friend once told me, “Be the Leslie Knope of everything you do.” Isn’t that the dream — to try and to succeed, to never give up and to be insanely dedicated to any goal set before you? When sleep-deprived, overworked and stressed to the point of no return, this dream often seems unachievable. Do not give up hope, comrades. To … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Power Stance
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Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo
With seven albums and two decades of band history to share, Panteon Rococo is on its month-long "XX Anniversary Tour." The tour spans across Germany, California, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, D.C., New York, Illinois and Colorado. Panteon Rococo, which translates to "Rococo Cemetery," has gained international recognition with its politically-amped lyrics and upbeat … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo
Imagine Dragons Brings Stories to Hollywood Palladium
Photos by Zach LeImagine Dragons revisited an excited Los Angeles on Monday, September 28, in a brief sabbatical from their "Smoke and Mirrors" tour, which has 105 dates all over the world. Citi and American Airlines partnered with Live Nation Entertainment to deliver the special performance by Imagine Dragons at the iconic Hollywood Palladium on the Sunset Strip.Lead singer … [Read more...] about Imagine Dragons Brings Stories to Hollywood Palladium
Decorate the ‘Smart’ Way
Photo by Gabriella ChanWalking into Knott House’s F Suite, you would not expect the incredible showcase of interior design hiding behind one of the room’s doors. Aside from the dark-colored shag rug on the ground, accent throw blankets resting on the couches and a flat-screen television, the suite looks like a standard freshman suite at Pepperdine. Although all the … [Read more...] about Decorate the ‘Smart’ Way
Lana Del Rey’s “Honeymoon” is an Odd, Languid Disappointment
Photo Courtesy of Interscope Records You probably already know if you’ll like Lana Del Rey’s newest album, “Honeymoon,” before you even listen to it. Outside of Kanye, there have been few artists in recent memory who are as polarizing as Lana Del Rey. Her critics deride her as being shallow, trashy and melodramatic. Her fans would say they love her for … [Read more...] about Lana Del Rey’s “Honeymoon” is an Odd, Languid Disappointment