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Opinion: the Controversy Over (W)omen (A)nd Sexual (P)ower in WAP Must End

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Art by Madeline DuvallIn early August, hip-hop fans across the world stopped scrolling through their Instagram feeds when they realized the collaboration they craved was finally here. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released a hit single called “WAP.”The women empowerment anthem quickly received backlash, revealing a sexual double standard in the music industry. … [Read more...] about Opinion: the Controversy Over (W)omen (A)nd Sexual (P)ower in WAP Must End

Pepp Sophomore Wants To Paddle Through the Sea of Music

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Developer Sam Nicholson (center) wraps his arms around his two friends, Matthew Dull (left) and Nick Cerofeci (right), as the team that is currently working to develop the Paddle app and a Kickstarter profile for investments. The app's release date is scheduled to hit Google Play and the Apple iOS store this December. Photo courtesy of Sam NicholsonWhen COVID-19 hit, summer … [Read more...] about Pepp Sophomore Wants To Paddle Through the Sea of Music

2020 Mic Check with the Music Industry

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Art by Samantha MillerDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, record labels and their artists are faced with dire consequences. From Coachella to Glastonbury, everything has been canceled. As a result of the dissolution and postponements of highly anticipated tours and music festivals, many companies, like Position Music in Burbank, CA, are finding new ways to build direct-to-consumer … [Read more...] about 2020 Mic Check with the Music Industry

When God Writes Your Story

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Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Valerie Bonoan, a recent grad of 2020, began her four years at Pepperdine like most students. Her junior year, however, God called Valerie to take a year off of school to join a ministry team and record an album. In this episode, Valerie shares her journey from the Philippines to America, her growth as an artist and musician, … [Read more...] about When God Writes Your Story