BY SOPHIE ALBANIS The California-based surf pop band Best Coast, comprised of Golden State native Bethany Cosentino and background instrumentalist Bobb Bruno, released their second album, entitled “The Only Place” on May 15. The band formed in 2009 and signed to Mexican Summer Records; since then, the musical duo has earned a prominent following for [...]
May 18, 2012
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Blind and Chinese, a man escapes house arrest
BY RUBY KING “This dissident was guarded by 90 to 100 police. So he feigned illness, lulling his guards into complacency. Then he slipped out of the house in darkness, and scaled a wall, injuring his foot, jumping to the ground but still managed to cross a river, then rendezvoused with friends who drove him [...]
May 18, 2012
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Acapella Choir, Laker band and Laker orchestra go to state
BY KENDALL PEDDIE Over the past two weeks, acapella choir, band and orchestra competed in state competitions. Members of the acapella choir, band and orchestra had been preparing for state competitions in class every other day and also at home on their own. The acapella choir performed state at George Fox University on May 5. [...]
May 18, 2012
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Without Gay Marshall, LOSD will never be the same
BY JESSIE POLLARD In a school district full of diehard procrastinators and ardent technological geniuses, computers have become a definite staple for LO. Gay Marshall has been working in the district for 20 years, helping to keep computers in pristine condition. Marshall will retire at the end of this year and will be dearly missed. [...]
May 18, 2012
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LOHS sets up eBooks for students to read
BY COURNTEY CURTIS eBooks have been slowly taking over the book market for people of all ages because of their easy use and portability. Because of this libraries and schools have been taking advantage of the high demand and giving easy access to these books for the readers who use these devices. Now LOHS and [...]
May 18, 2012
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Occupy movement: still occupying
BY JESSIE POLLARD Only months ago, Chapman Square was spilling with tents, signs and angry “99-percenters”. Unfortunately, the park protests were shut down just weeks after their ardent commencement. Occupy had become a bit of a candle flame in comparison to the wildfire it once was, but this changed on May 1 as Portland streets [...]
May 18, 2012
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Beach House’s fourth album is moody, similar and impressive
BY CASSANDRA CUMBERLAND Showing variation in each sweet melody, the girl-boy duo, Beach House, impresses fans once again with their newest album. French and Baltimore based, the slightly techno but straightly alternative band has just released their brand new album, “Bloom.” Like Beach House’s other releases, “Bloom” does not fail to impress. With similar sounds [...]
May 16, 2012
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Dark Shandows isn’t as dark as the title says
BY COURTNEY CURTIS “Dark Shadows” is a romantic comedy like no other. The comedy plays on the aspects of witches, vampires, werewolves and love, although this is much different then the Twilight Saga. For one, the much-loved Johnny Depp stars in this movie. This almost guarantees that the movie will be hilarious. Depp’s attitude and [...]
May 16, 2012
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The Five Year Engagement is as long as the title suggests
BY RUBY KING It’s been a good year for Jason Segel, the 32 year old actor gained international popularity for his resurrection of the “Muppets” on the big screen; yet it could take years for the Academy of Motion Pictures to grant his latest flick any substantial awards. “The Five Year Engagement,” released in late [...]
May 16, 2012
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Laker boys golf takes state
BY SARAH RICHARDSON Both varsity and JV boys golf teams have gone undefeated this past season and are looking forward to the future with the state tournament on the near horizon. The golf team is comprised of eleven players with five boys playing varsity and five others playing for JV every tournament. As golf [...]
May 14, 2012
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Laker boys golf nears state
BY SARAH RICHARDSON Both varsity and JV boys golf teams have gone undefeated this past season and are looking forward to the future with the state tournament on the near horizon. The golf team is comprised of eleven players with five boys playing varsity and five others playing for JV every tournament. As golf seats [...]
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May 18, 2012
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