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Big, bold and beautifulPlus size fashion finds a home in Portland with Curvy Girl Clothing, a new line for women sizes 14 to 32by Tiffany ReaganThe covers of next month's style magazines may not read "fat is the new black," but more and more people are recognizing that full-figured women play a vital role in the fashion industry. The plus size sector of the business is growing - and not just in inches. |
End of fall term means a wealth of performances from School of Musicby Tiffany ReaganThe University School of Music and Dance is departing from fall term with more bang than a fireworks show. Over the next seven days, the school will host more than a dozen performances. Two highlights include a holiday choir concert and the fall gospel concert. |
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'Beowulf' turns epic poem into thrilling feast for the eyesMovie Reviewby Chris Bradley | Freelance ReporterEarly on in "Beowulf," a sea creature swallows the epic's hero, and for the briefest moment we fear the worst - until the warrior suddenly bursts out of the beast's eye, thrusts his arms in the air and bellows, "I am Beowulf!" This scene is indicative of Robert Zemeckis's modern adaptation of the medieval Anglo-Saxon epic "Beowulf," which casts the relatively unknown Ray Winstone as the hero. |
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Ozomatli wows crowd with eclectic rhythmsConcert Reviewby Lauren FoxThe historic McDonald Theatre in downtown Eugene was transformed last Monday night into a vibrant and worldly dance hall. Set against a backdrop of large columns, tribal beats and colorful, illuminating lights, it was easy to imagine you had been transported into a South American cantina. |
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Bangers and Cash raps up some mighty dirty rhymesCD Reviewby Thom BrekkeBangers and Cash Benny Blanco and Spank Rock get the feeling just right on their tribute to the 2 Live Crew, but on a five song EP, one weaker song makes too great an impact on the overall recording. 3 out of 5 stars The 2 Live Crew set the bar pretty high for raunchy, crude, irreverent and all-around delightful rap music. |
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