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
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Play Me for Empowerment
Sometimes a good song is all you need to get you up when life gets you down. We made a playlist to inspire you when you need a little push to take on the world. From Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" to the Moana soundtrack's "How Far I'll Go," this playlist spans a variety of genres but doesn't stray from the human experience of empowerment. Whether you're feeling low from a … [Read more...] about Play Me for Empowerment
‘Talk To Your Crush’ Mixtape
Art by Sybil ZhangIt's odd that I — introverted, awkward person who wouldn't be caught dead on campus without headphones — would advocate for readers to talk to their crushes. Especially because I have chosen to make a playlist instead of a convincing argument. The truth is, talking with people is difficult, especially when the person in question is someone on whom … [Read more...] about ‘Talk To Your Crush’ Mixtape
Songs to Listen to While You Anticipate a Mountain Lion Sighting or Brawl
Graphic Courtesy of Chad Jimenez After numerous mountain lion sightings on campus this semester, perhaps you have had some difficulty grappling with the university's advice to "fight back" in the unlikely event of a mountain lion attack. Surely the option to curl up into the fetal position is a viable one if confronted by a surly and wild feline, but there are nobler deaths … [Read more...] about Songs to Listen to While You Anticipate a Mountain Lion Sighting or Brawl
Bringing Fall to Malibu
Courtesy of SpotifyFor those returning from colder regions, fall seems to be merely an extension of summer rather than the brisk, colorful season many know and love. In an effort to bring Fall to Malibu, here is a playlist full of acoustic melodies to listen to while cranking out the last few projects before winter break. So grab your hot apple cider, put on this playlist, and … [Read more...] about Bringing Fall to Malibu
