Photos by Haley LaninghamFar, far down Sunset Boulevard, a rugged and beautiful corner of LA awaits. It is a place filled with artists, musicians and the working class. Crime is high. Traffic is crazy. But one thing is for sure — this place is filled with life and the free-spirited. Having spent a lot of time in this side of town (a best friend of mine is a resident), … [Read more...] about Seize the Day in LA
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Waze Gains Traction Through Word of Mouth
Photo by Sylvia HartleyOn occasion, students will find the need to travel to specific locations by navigating through the crazy wild goose chase that is the Los Angeles area freeway system. Navigation applications are there to make that journey all the more convenient, and two, which seem similar and are even owned by the same corporation, pose different benefits and … [Read more...] about Waze Gains Traction Through Word of Mouth
Artist of The Week: Tyler Burk
Photos by Haley LaninghamSenior Tyler Burk is extensively involved in on-campus theater, dance, and music performances. With many student performances of various genres under his belt, he takes his experience to an off-campus studio to teach dance. Q: What is your favorite means of self-expression? A: For me, I need to do it all. I love to act, sing, dance, paint, write. … [Read more...] about Artist of The Week: Tyler Burk
Boba Craze Continues Strong
Bubble tea, otherwise known as pearl milk tea, QQ or boba, recently has become an integral part of Los Angeles. In Southern California, it is most commonly known as bubble tea or boba, but it is popular throughout the world under many names. From The Boba Truck to the numerous boba places on Sawtelle Boulevard, LA is permeated by stores that are popping up to sell delicious … [Read more...] about Boba Craze Continues Strong
It’s Time to Live Life, Not Dream It
Here we are, just a few weeks left of school, and I’m that senior who is and isn’t ready to graduate. I find myself lying awake at night reflecting upon my college experience and my transition from the lower east side of Manhattan to the lower West Coast. California and my experience, at Pepperdine are the reasons I can’t and don’t want to sleep. I am … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Live Life, Not Dream It