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KRISTEN ENGLERTStaff Writer The Helio Sequence, a Portland- based band consisting of songwriter Brandon Summers and best friend, former Modest Mouse drummer, Benjamin Weikel, are launching into the musical arena again with their new album, “Keep Your Eyes Ahead.” The Helio Sequence does a mediocre job with this new album making sure to keep the drum solos fresh and the acoustic … [Read more...] about Electronic musicians release fourth album

LISA YAMADA Staff Writer If ever Jack in the Box employees dreaded the slew of late-night eaters packing drive-thru lines to satiate midnight munchies, it’s about to get worse. Vending machines, traditionally used to dispense candy, soft drinks and other snack-related items, are now being used to distribute medical marijuana 24 hours a day. Card-carrying marijuana users will … [Read more...] about Get high on the fly

AMY LARSONStaff Writer There’s a pretty serious sickness going around. It’s an addiction, really. What’s tricky is that you might not even recognize you have it until it has progressed greatly and taken over many parts of your daily life.  It doesn’t require antibiotics or therapy; we are the only ones who can choose to heal ourselves. Me, you, your roommate – we all have it, … [Read more...] about Only His opinion matters

ABBEY STELLstaff writer Tonight in Smothers Theater is the opening night of Pepperdine’s 16th annual Dance in Flight (DIF) performance. DIF participants began rehearsing their individual numbers, beginning in October. But for the past few weeks they have been coming together almost every day for several hours at a time, working hard to create and perfect a special and unique … [Read more...] about Pep dance ready to take ‘Flight’

LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor Although the top 10 ways to earn Mardi Gras beads may seem more thrilling, the truth is there can only be so many ways to drop the top, so here, instead, is a compilation of things to do during the six weeks when we reflect on the miracle of Christ’s resurrection and the time leading up to it. No longer just for Catholics, giving up whatever … [Read more...] about Weekly Top 10: What to give up for Lent