Photos by Veronica Johnson Waves Weekend Concert 2015—where ambitious freshman with their hovering, but still adorable parents joined with nostalgic alumni to awkwardly sway to the upbeat anthems of American Authors. Julia Naman, the Life and Arts editor, and I began our day began around 2 p.m. as we arrived to the vast green field where graduation caps thrown in the sky … [Read more...] about American Authors and GoldFord Crush Waves Weekend
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Hippo Campus and JR JR Rock their New Tracks at Teragram Ballroom
There were very few wristbands in the crowd at the Teragram Ballroom on Saturday. There was, however, a fair amount of velvet crop tops and high-waisted jeans. Estrogen levels were at precipitous heights — after all, Hippo Campus was opening for JR JR. And I had to cut the ladies some slack; the band was pretty dreamy.With an oh-so-exclusive photographer’s pass (and … [Read more...] about Hippo Campus and JR JR Rock their New Tracks at Teragram Ballroom
Q&A with Country Music Artist and Alumna, Sandra Lynn
Photo courtesy of Kristin BarloweSandra Lynn is making a name for herself in Nashville's music scene since graduating from Pepperdine in 2007. Along with writing and recording with songwriters Jeremy Spillman, Lori McKenna and Travis Meadows, Lynn released her own musical debut in 2014 with a self-titled album. With over 100,000 hits on her music video, "You Belong," and 13,000 … [Read more...] about Q&A with Country Music Artist and Alumna, Sandra Lynn
Get Ready for a Power Stance
Photo by Julia NamanA wise friend once told me, “Be the Leslie Knope of everything you do.” Isn’t that the dream — to try and to succeed, to never give up and to be insanely dedicated to any goal set before you? When sleep-deprived, overworked and stressed to the point of no return, this dream often seems unachievable. Do not give up hope, comrades. To … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Power Stance
Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo
With seven albums and two decades of band history to share, Panteon Rococo is on its month-long "XX Anniversary Tour." The tour spans across Germany, California, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, D.C., New York, Illinois and Colorado. Panteon Rococo, which translates to "Rococo Cemetery," has gained international recognition with its politically-amped lyrics and upbeat … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo