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	Rising Up, Rhyming On The Kid Espi, a local, high-energy emcee and University student, by Matt Tiffany Humility is not the first word that comes to mind when considering The Kid Espi, especially when he grabs a microphone at a moment's notice, eagerly taking the stage in front of a crowd, no matter the size. He towers behind the mic, 6 feet, 4 inches of hulking lyricism, rhymes coursing effortlessly from his mouth.
	Jonestown boys make heroin passé, while the Dandys make music cliché In My Opinion by Conner Jay Good music is like a drug. Or, at least it always makes me want more. When it peaks its inebriation, you want to start a fight, steal someone's girl and slam another drink. You want to rage your own way into infamy with a bad-ass soundtrack. Good music does this, but good music will not be found tonight at the McDonald Theatre, when the Dandy Warhols come into town.
	New movie theater will open at Valley River Center offering deals for customers New Theater by Lindsay Funston A brand new Eugene movie theater opens its doors next week; one that won't force students to enter a shocking state of 1990s flashback at Gateway Mall. The theater, Regal Cinemas Valley River Center Stadium 15, officially opens Friday, March 9, but beginning Monday the entertainment giant will offer movies, popcorn and soft drinks, which typically total nearly $15, for only $1 each, according to Regal Entertainment Group's press release.
	Well-acted scandal heats up theaters Movie Review by Karyn Campbell Richard Eyre, former director of the Royal National Theatre in England, translated the elements of a dramatic play into the film "Notes on a Scandal." Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett weren't cast solely for celebrity; they were cast for exceptional acting skill.
	THE OSCARS The Academy Awards ceremony acts as host to all the glamour and lechery of celebrity lifestyles, but this year the red carpet went green. by Lindsay Funston Millions of people glued to the television Sunday night felt little disappointment by the time the 79th Academy Award's drew to an end. The talented A-list celebrities, glamorous couture and omnipresence of the nation's political face for global warming created a prestigious and… green event.
	Pulse Picks CALENDAR FOR MARCH 1-7 THURSDAY \| 3/1 Music: • Perpetual Groove, Matt Butler, WOW Hall, 8:30 p.m. • The Dandy Warhols, the McDonald Theatre, 9 p.m. FRIDAY \| 3/2 Film: • Bijou LateNite "In-Concert" Film Series: U2, Bijou Art Cinemas, 11:55 p.m. Music: • Garden Entertainment, John Henry's, 9 p.