DJ Kevin Romar poses for a picture at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 2. Romar said he started DJing 10 years ago and got a job with Pepperdine Athletics through his uncle, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Lorenzo Romar. Photos courtesy of Kevin Romar DJ Kevin Romar, age 34 and a native of Long Beach, Calif., first rose to fame as a professional skateboarder, touring … [Read more...] about Kevin Romar Continues to be Firestone’s Musical Hearth
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The Art of Crafting the Perfect Playlist
Art by Vivian Hsia Music has the power to heal, inspire, motivate and unlock emotions within listeners, students said. In order to fully tap into these feelings, music lovers said they create playlists. Playlists are used to express emotion, captivate a moment or to find and share music — while also conveying one’s own relationship to music. “Making a playlist is a delicate … [Read more...] about The Art of Crafting the Perfect Playlist
‘Running Up That Hill’: How Music Affects the Brain
Art by Autumn Hardwick In "Stranger Things" season 4, episode 6, Sadie Sink plays Max Mayfield and escapes the Upside Down through the use of her favorite song, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” by Kate Bush. The newest season of the series displays the transformative effects of music on the psyche. "Stranger Things" showrunners, the Duffer brothers, tasked the series' … [Read more...] about ‘Running Up That Hill’: How Music Affects the Brain
Small Studio Sessions: Parker Boutelle
In this episode of Small Studio Sessions, Parker Boutelle, a sophomore Screen Arts major from Atlanta, Ga., features his original songs accompanied by his guitar. Boutelle performs his original songs "Summer Rain," "Crashing" and "Not Better Alone." Listen to this amazing artist and stay tuned after the music to hear a short Q & A about his … [Read more...] about Small Studio Sessions: Parker Boutelle
Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories
Sophomore Abby Jo Budiwarman is in the front row at 5 Seconds of Summer's concert at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine on June 18. She said she enjoyed being able to see their stage effects up close and make out their faces. Photo courtesy of Abby Jo Budiwarman With summer coming to a close, students reflect on breathtaking experiences they had at concerts during the warm and … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories