Photos by Brett BeanWaves Weekend Concert on Saturday, Oct. 15 featured artist Rachel Platten, drawing in students and their visiting families to Alumni Park for an evening of food trucks, music and the conclusion of Greek Life’s Spirit Week. The event began in the early evening with a lip-sync competition between paired fraternities and sororities, the concluding event … [Read more...] about Crowds Welcome Rachel Patten at Waves Weekend Concert
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Foals Rock the Hollywood Palladium
Photos by Brandt MisikEnglish indie-rock band Foals stopped in LA at the Hollywood Palladium on Tuesday, Sept. 27, to continue their 2016 international tour, showcasing their newest album “What Went Down.” Released in August 2015, “What Went Down” has reached No. 3 on both the UK and Australian Album charts. With a packed venue, Foals noticeably fed off … [Read more...] about Foals Rock the Hollywood Palladium
Talent Plays a Small Role in Success
Art by Peau PorotesanoPepperdine, by its very nature as a university, is full of multi-talented people, which is why it's easy to feel outmatched by the natural talents of those around you. Talent does play a role in success, as Caroline Gregory's Jan. 7, 2016 article "The Problem With Favoring Natural Talent Over Hard Work" shows, but everyone in the higher tiers in any arena, … [Read more...] about Talent Plays a Small Role in Success
Q&A with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE
Photos by Matt BentonJunior Matt Benton recently got to chat with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE. They are set to play in Los Angeles at The Greek Theatre on Sept. 10.Matt Benton: I saw you guys back at the Greek Theatre last year with Switchfoot and am excited to see you all again at the Greek Theatre in about a week — what’s different on this tour coming around? Seth … [Read more...] about Q&A with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE
Hip-Hop’s Origins Illustrated in ‘The Get Down’
Image Courtesy of Netflix “The Get Down,” directed by Baz Luhrmann, is Netflix’s latest drama series, set in New York’s 1977 Bronx neighborhood. This is definitely new subject matter for Netflix, as the story mostly revolves around the self-discovery and ambitions of poor black and brown kids with big dreams and longings to express themselves, with few … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop’s Origins Illustrated in ‘The Get Down’
