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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

ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant If anyone has ever tried to pick up an instrument and learn it, it doesn’t take long to realize it is one of the hardest things to accomplish. Playing music on anything is a difficult task and takes much dedication and skill. Freshman Jared LaGroue, however, has taken on the challenge of learning not just one instrument, but many more. He can play … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Jared LaGroue

CASSIE ROBERTSONStaff Writer Natasha Bedingfield, the same United Kingdom artist who brought her hit single “Unwritten” to America, has made a huge splash with a new album released Jan. 22, “Pocket Full of Sunshine.” Bedingfield’s new album does its title justice with its upbeat and optimistic attitude. This album is no sophomore slump for Bedingfield. It manages to stray from … [Read more...] about Bedingfield radiates ‘Sunshine’ in new album

AMY LARSONStaff Writer Boy, I really had to put my money where my mouth was this week. I try to consistently live out all that I believe, no matter the circumstances. However, shortly after writing my column last week about trusting God in times of struggle, I fell and sprained some ligaments in my ankle, forcing me to really take my own advice. It was pretty tough getting … [Read more...] about Be not afraid to struggle