Photos courtesy of Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore, acclaimed singer/songwriter, and Aaron Lindsey, Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter, spoke at a convocation event Sunday night in Elkins Auditorium. The two discussed their experiences as Christian African-American men in the ever-changing music industry. "They talked about how they were put in a box … [Read more...] about Kenny Lattimore and Aaron Lindsey Discuss Balance Between Faith and Music
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Disney Coffeehouse Fills Sandbar with Song
Photos by Lidia BayneThe Disney Coffeehouse, put on by the Board on Saturday, showcased student musicians and Disney costumes. Before the event, students received free cotton candy and served themselves coffee. At the door, students in costume received a stamp to participate in the costume contest. As the event began, the crowd then gathered around the stage, filling most of … [Read more...] about Disney Coffeehouse Fills Sandbar with Song
Crowds Welcome Rachel Patten at Waves Weekend Concert
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
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