Is the evolution of music getting better or worse?
Tory Wile, a junior history major and music minor, listens to music on campus (Photo courtesy of Tory Wile)
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Music
Campus Life
Pepperdine creates community for aspiring musicians
When sophomore Courtney Hancock was considering where to go to college, she strongly considered attending New York University to study music business. The aspiring singer/songwriter from Denver, Colorado, knew she wanted to work in the […]
Profiles
Best of Both Worlds: Pepperdine student pursuing music and student government
Pepperdine freshman class senator Colton C. Jones is recording beats and passing resolutions. Jones, an integrated marketing communication major, is interested in music and student government. Jones writes and records his own music, mostly making […]
Campus Life
Rock music isn’t dead at Pepperdine University
It’s relatable, it’s fun, it’s timeless. Rock music has remained the most popular genre at Pepperdine University despite its unpopularity in today’s Billboard Hot 100 charts. A Pepp Post poll of 105 students found that […]
Campus Life
Pepperdine University mutes musical talent
Freshman Kohlton Dannenberg drives 45 minutes into Los Angeles a few times a week. Just to play the drums. While his case is extreme, many non-music majors said they struggle to find ways to pursue […]
Campus Life
Pepperdine faculty and staff entertain the masses
When Michael Adams left Pepperdine University in 1989 to become president of Centre College, the university threw him a farewell party. For entertainment, organizers asked a few faculty and staff members to put a band […]
Profiles
Students benefit from required religion courses, albeit reluctantly
Pepperdine professors believe the required religion courses are integral to preparing students for lives of service, purpose and leadership. Students aren’t so sure. A Pepp Post poll of 60 students found that 75 percent of […]
Profiles
Pepperdine student pursues global platform
When 20-year-old junior Alec Torres got to Pepperdine, he had it all figured out. Coming in as a first-year student, Torres decided to double major in political science and economics, with aspirations to be a […]
Faith
Valerie Bonoan: “The voice and heart of an angel”
Valerie Bonoan strives to live and look like Jesus in everything that she does. As co-director of Celebration Chapel, the sophomore integrated marketing communication major promotes community on campus by combining her love for God, […]