Art by Vivian Hsia For many years, the question, "Who's playing at Waves Weekend this year?" has been a common one in my family. What started as a simple inquiry for me turned into a running joke, as I asked over and over again, every year, who would be the star performer.Clearly, before I was even a student, I was a fan of Waves Weekend.My first Waves Weekend was in 2014 when … [Read more...] about Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend
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Q&A with Pepperdine Alumna Jessica Rotter and JEMS
Photo courtesy of JEMS Alternative folk band JEMS opened the Pepperdine Waves Weekend annual concert Oct. 12 with "Take Me Back," one of their most popular songs on Spotify. The band’s three members include Emily Colombier, Sarah Margaret Huff and Seaver alumna Jessica Rotter (Class of 2010). Both Colombier and Rotter grew up in Los Angeles, and Huff is originally from … [Read more...] about Q&A with Pepperdine Alumna Jessica Rotter and JEMS
Q&A with Waves Weekend Concert Headliner A R I Z O N A
Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records Electric-indie pop band A R I Z O N A headlined the Pepperdine Waves Weekend annual concert Oct. 12. The band's three members, including Zach Hannah (vocals), Nathan Esquite (guitar) and David Labuguen (keys), are originally from the East Coast and have created music together since 2015. With over a billion streams on various platforms, A R … [Read more...] about Q&A with Waves Weekend Concert Headliner A R I Z O N A
‘Once a Wave, Always a Wave’: Pepp Community Unites for Waves Weekend
Photo courtesy of Ron Hall This year's Waves Weekend kicks off Friday evening and includes three days of food trucks, carnival rides, music and a lot of school-spirit. “[Waves Weekend is] a tradition here at Pepperdine," Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement and Alumni Relations Hannah Dean said. "About 10 years ago, we changed the concept so that we had family … [Read more...] about ‘Once a Wave, Always a Wave’: Pepp Community Unites for Waves Weekend
Hunter Hayes Performs at Waves Weekend Concert
Five-time Grammy Award nominee, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes serenaded students at Waves Weekend Concert on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Alumni Park. The 8th annual Waves Weekend is Homecoming, Parents weekend and a time to connect with fellow Waves, according to the Pepperdine Website. This year, the Waves Weekend Concert featured Hayes who is currently … [Read more...] about Hunter Hayes Performs at Waves Weekend Concert
