Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
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Study reveals higher fire risk in Santa Monica mountains
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. National Park Service The Santa Monica Mountains are at higher fire risks than ever before due to increasing nitrogen levels, according to initial three-year study results conducted by the National Park Service. A recent press release from the National Park Service said researchers tested ten sites within the Santa Monica Mountains for nitrogen … [Read more...] about Study reveals higher fire risk in Santa Monica mountains
Jammin’ to Sushi Mon
Nestled behind 3rd Street in Santa Monica is the Mon Roll Sushi House, a small restaurant that boasts more than 40 different sushi rolls, each with its own unique fusion of fish and flavor. It’s easy to miss passing by Santa Monica Plaza, which is perpendicular to the sushi house, but this place is worth a try if you’re a fan of fusion Japanese food, and especially if you want … [Read more...] about Jammin’ to Sushi Mon
Bust out of Malibu and pop into Santa Monica
Photo by Marisa Padilla If you don’t already know, Malibu is a city with a college, but it is not a your typical college town. It’s called the Malibubble for a reason (see Pepp Talk, B3). When you work hard, you have to play hard in order to stay sane and focused. Besides that, you want to make memories during these college years — and I’m not talking about memories with … [Read more...] about Bust out of Malibu and pop into Santa Monica
New Yorkers celebrate Super Bowl XLVI in Los Angeles with a meet up in Santa Monica
New York Giants fans brought their spirit home Los Angeles with a party designated to their team and fellow New Yorkers. It's no news that the New York Giants won the XLVI Super Bowl in Indianapolis, Indiana, 21 to 17 against the New England Patriots, this past Sunday. Although most fans of the competing teams were not at the Lucas Oil Stadium, many were not even in their … [Read more...] about New Yorkers celebrate Super Bowl XLVI in Los Angeles with a meet up in Santa Monica
