The 57th annual Grammy Awards will take place this Sunday at 5 p.m. in Los Angeles. Here is a brief look at some of the nominees and who will win: Album of the Year Morning Phase – Beck Beyoncé – Beyoncé X – Ed Sheeran In the Lonely Hour – […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 With all due respect to Katy Perry, this column is dedicated to the underappreciated stars of the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Yes, I am looking at you, Mr. bright blue shark with two legs. And you, multi-colored beach ball with one tooth whose […]
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Check out our interview with CRUISR at their show at SOMA San Diego. They are opening for The 1975 on their North America tour and released their debut EP “All Over” last Fall.
Read moreTim Van Tuyle CONTRIBUTOR Oxford, England presents a unique study abroad experience that would probably come as a surprise to the everyday observer. It is a manageable, 1.5-hour bus ride from London, which provides the opportunity for an exciting weekend in the city. But when you are home in Oxford, […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 On Tuesday, Nov. 18 there will be a little extra magic in the air at the House of Blues. University of San Diego students can enjoy an early break from their debilitating school demands and go check out New England’s alternative rock band, […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 Taylor Swift had a huge week. According to Nielsen SoundScan, her latest album “1989” sold close to 1.3 million copies. In an era of low album sales, that should be the headline. Unfortunately, people are much less concerned with what Swift has accomplished […]
Read moreFifteen years ago, the University of San Diego hosted the first-ever San Diego Asian Film Festival. Tonight, the red carpet will be rolled out downtown at Reading Cinemas in Gaslamp. Here is a look into what makes this festival so special to the USD community: KEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE […]
Read moreTANDY JOHNSON ASST. ARTS EDITOR Bad Suns is not your average rock band. Forming in 2012, the four-piece band from Southern California has already gained incredible momentum in the music industry. Their hit song “Cardiac Arrest” has spent much of the past year near the top of alternative rock lists […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 And the winner for Best Picture at the Academy Awards goes to…”Guardians of the Galaxy”? If it sounds far-fetched, it is. In fact, the idea of any superhero blockbuster ever being considered for film’s highest honor is nothing short of taboo. Those movies […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 For students at the University of San Diego, Sunday nights can be very stressful. Generally, they represent the waning weekend, reminding students of all of their unfinished schoolwork and looming demands for the upcoming school week. This past Sunday, however, many USD students […]
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