Knox Natural stands in front of a sunny mountain area in Seaver College. He holds up a heart made out of pine tree to represent how he is being vulnerable toward listeners with this album. Photo courtesy of Knox Natural Senior musician Marcus Reaves, or "Knox Natural," is more in tune with himself after creating his debut album "Child of the Sun," released Dec. 31. Natural … [Read more...] about Album Review: Knox Natural Moves Intentionally like the Sun with ‘Child of the Sun’
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Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
A drawing of Mitski surrounded by darkness. She is drawn wearing red lipstick and a red turtleneck. Art by Hee Joo RohIn September 2019, Mitski performed her last show and told a crowded audience she would be entering an indefinite hiatus. Since then, the Japanese-American artist created a soundtrack for a graphic novel, released a song as part of "The Turning's" soundtrack … [Read more...] about Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
Dive Into the Majors: Religion
On the far right, Jenn Gash smiles big as she interns at a youth ministry in summer 2019. The Religion Division has funded Gash's internship, as well as many other students, through the division's annual Summer Ministry Internship Program.Asking students around campus the go-to question, "What's your major?" reveals the multitudes of majors a student can choose at Pepperdine. … [Read more...] about Dive Into the Majors: Religion
Raymond Rider Believes Everyone Should Take a Philosophy Course
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Raymond Rider, a TEDxPepperdine University student speaker in 2019, is a senior Philosophy and Psychology double major. Rider said he believes philosophy extends to every part of his life — from reading and exercising to watching movies with friends. "Every field, including psychology, needs philosophy," Rider said. … [Read more...] about Raymond Rider Believes Everyone Should Take a Philosophy Course
Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme
Art by Samantha Miller Over the past semester, a number of my many fans and admirers have asked me the following question: Why do you write for the Sports section? My answer is always the same: Because Sports is the best section, of course! For one thing, sports reporting provides unprecedented access to players and coaches. Have you ever screamed through your television at … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme