Photos by Julia Naman"Don't even count us in," Kenny Loggins said to his bandmates. "Just do it."Loggins, Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr — the three members composing Blue Sky Riders — kicked off their set Saturday night with "Finally Home," the title song of their 2013 album. Though Pepperdine students appeared to be few and far between in the crowd, Smothers … [Read more...] about Blue Sky Riders Perform like Old Friends at Smothers
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Venture out Past Zuma
Photos by Zach LeStudents frequent Malibu Country Mart, the beach and even Santa Monica; but do many students actually spend much time past Zuma? Most Pepperdine students are familiar with the area close to campus — Bu-yo, Chipotle and SunLife are Waves staples. What really is beyond Zuma beach, though? Is it a magical Malibu land? Narnia? Something else? Actually, Malibu … [Read more...] about Venture out Past Zuma
Some Films don’t Deserve the Hype — or the Hate
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney StudiosWhile the creative process of film is objective (i.e., writing, creating, editing and distributing the content), how it is received is subjective.Professional critics, niche fans and casual audiences all have different tastes, allowing certain films to have negative or positive reputations and followings; whether those are earned or not, … [Read more...] about Some Films don’t Deserve the Hype — or the Hate
New Thriller “No Escape” Underwhelms Viewers
Photo courtesy of Bold Films Traveling the globe can be a great way to experience new cultures and create memories. It can also be helpful for those wanting to know more about the workings of the world and how other countries are involved in the process. At the same time, however, political instability and strong anti-foreign sentiments can prove deadly to inexperienced … [Read more...] about New Thriller “No Escape” Underwhelms Viewers