Photo Courtesy of Sarah Carey A crowd of people queue outside the doors of AMPLYFi music venue in the heart of Hollywood, Calif., eager to file into the concert space. The blue and green stage lights bounce off the surface of the instruments waiting to be played later that night. The hour strikes 10 p.m. and the sold-out crowd waits anxiously for the arrival of the … [Read more...] about Chasing the Dream
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Chivas USA faces last days
Photo by Ricardo Avila Alvarez Imagine it’s the Chivas USA opening day of the Major League Soccer season at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. The sun is shining, the beer is cold and there is a different feeling in the air than in past seasons. This feeling, however, is not one of excitement. After the 2014 MLS season is over, Chivas USA will cease to … [Read more...] about Chivas USA faces last days
Pepp plays host for the Big Dance in 2015
Photo by Alysha TsujiCinderella runs, tales of redemption and the heartbreak of failure drown NCAA March Madness every year, making for some unforgettable story lines. For the second time in three years, Pepperdine will host a piece of the tournament in the upcoming season. Pepperdine won the bid to host the 2015 Men’s Basketball Division I West Regional Championships at … [Read more...] about Pepp plays host for the Big Dance in 2015
East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
LA County supervisor to speak at graduation
Photo Courtesy of zev.lacounty.gov As graduation draws near, many college seniors have begun dealing with the reality of entering the working world. But first, there’s commencement — the opportunity to celebrate success and receive some last-minute advice from a graduation speaker. Zev Yaroslavsky, who is the Los Angeles County Supervisor and a longtime supporter of … [Read more...] about LA County supervisor to speak at graduation