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Photos: Tens of thousands attend Sasquatch Music Festival during the Memorial Day Weekend

Tens and thousands of people gather to see ReignWolf on the first day at the Main stage. This was panorama was comprised of three separate images. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands gather to see ReignWolf on the first day of the festival at the main stage. This panorama was comprised of three separate images. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Attendees watch the 5' o'clock sunrise on Friday during the Sasquatch Music Festival . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Music fans watch the 5 o’clock sunrise on Friday during the Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Attendees file into a security checkpoint where alcohol and drugs are confiscated by the Live Nation's security staff. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Attendees file into a security checkpoint where alcohol and drugs are confiscated by the Live Nation’s security staff. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An attendee dance in his underwear on the lawn of the Main Stage during Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A “Sasquatcher” dances in his underwear on the lawn of the main stage during Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands gather for Youth Lagoon performance at the 'Yeti' stage during the sunset at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands gather for Youth Lagoon’s performance at the “Yeti” stage during the sunset at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer Empire of the Sun, Luke Steele, rocks out in front of thousands of people at the 'Bigfoot' Stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of Empire of the Sun, Luke Steele, rocks out in front of thousands of people at the “Bigfoot” stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Attendees walk past the floating 'Sasquatch!' sign at the last day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Attendees walk past the floating “Sasquatch!” sign on the last day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ben Gibbard from Postal Service, also the lead singer of Death Cab For Cutie's, sings during the last performance of Sasquatch Music Festival. The band started almost ten years ago as a side project and grew into on of the most beloved electro-pop bands of our time. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ben Gibbard from Postal Service, also the lead singer of Death Cab For Cutie, sings the last performance of Sasquatch Music Festival. The band started almost 10 years ago as a side project and grew into one of the most beloved electro-pop bands of our time. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Fans watch as laser beams shoot across the sky during the XX's performance at the Main Stage. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Fans watch as laser beams shoot across the sky during The xx’s performance at the main stage. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A band member of Father John Misty performs on the 'Bigfoot' Stage on the first day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A band member of Father John Misty performs on the “Bigfoot” stage on the first day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Singers of the XX, Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, perform at the Main Stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Singers of The xx, Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, perform at the main stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Fans cry out to Guy and Howard Lawrence, also known as Disclosure, at the 'El Chupacabra' stage on the last day of Sasquatch Music Festival . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Fans cry out to Guy and Howard Lawrence, also known as Disclosure, at the “El Chupacabra” stage on the last day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lights caste on, Ezra Koenig, lead singer of Vampire Week on the 'Bigfoot' stage on the first night of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Stage lights are cast upon Ezra Koenig, lead singer of Vampire Weekend, on the “Bigfoot” stage on the first night of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A festival goer blows bubbles on the lawn of the Main Stage where thousands of people listened to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A festival-goer blows bubbles on the lawn of the main stage where thousands of people listened to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An officer watches as an attendee takes down a pole flag, which was strapped down on his back by Duct Tape before entering into the festival grounds. Poles and staff are bained from the grounds due to safety concerns in a large crowd. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An officer watches as an attendee takes down a pole flag, which was strapped down on his back by duct tape before entering into the festival grounds. Poles and staff are banned from the grounds due to safety concerns in a large crowd. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lights of the Main Stage illuminate the tens of thousands of fans during the Mumford and Sons performance at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lights of the main stage illuminate the tens of thousands of fans during the Mumford & Sons performance at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Mary Lambert performs 'Same Love' with Macklemore on the Main Stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Mary Lambert performs “Same Love” with Macklemore on the main stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Youth Lagoon performs and puts on a dazzling light show at 'Yeti' Stage. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Youth Lagoon performs and puts on a dazzling light show at the “Yeti” stage. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

As cars filed in the over flow camping spots, an attendee watches the sun rise of in the distance on the first day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

As cars filed in the overflow camping spots, an attendee watches the sunrise off in the distance on the first day of the Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Cloud soar from overhead as thousands of attendees gather outside the 'Bigfoot' stage on the first day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Clouds soar over thousands of attendees outside the “Bigfoot” stage on the first day of the Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of the Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Alec Ebert, sings in front of his fans. At the end of the performance, Ebert went around asking for stories from the fans in the front. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of the Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Alec Ebert, sings in front of his fans. At the end of the performance, Ebert went around asking for stories from the fans in the front. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An attendee crowd surfs with a blow up whale at the El Chupacabra during Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs set on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A festival-goer crowd surfs with a blow up whale at the “El Chupacabra” stage during Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs set on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, also  known as TEED, performs at the El Chuparabra on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, also known as TEED, performs at the “El Chupacabra” on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Confetti showers attendees at the 'El Chupacabra' stage during Baauer performance of the "Harlem Shake". (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Confetti showers attendees at the “El Chupacabra” stage during Baauer’s performance of the “Harlem Shake.” (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Fog bellows over the lead singer of Youth Lagoon at the 'Yeti' stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Fog bellows over the lead singer, Trevor Powers, also known as Youth Lagoon at the “Yeti” stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Clouds roll through the Gorge during Cake on the last day of Sasquatch Music Festival. This panorama is comprised of three separate images. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Clouds roll through the Gorge during Cake on the last day of Sasquatch Music Festival. This panorama is comprised of three separate images. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An infant and her father wait for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to perform on the Main Stage  on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An infant and her father wait for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to perform on the main stage on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Go-go dancers dressed in electrico dance outfits perform with Empire of the Suns at the ' Bigfoot' Stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Go-go dancers dressed in electrico-dance outfits perform with Empire of the Suns at the “Bigfoot” stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Nick Offerman, known as for his role as Ron Swanson on NBC's Packs & Recreation, puts on his American Flag button down before performing in front a packed 'El Chupacabra' stage. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Nick Offerman, known as for his role as Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks & Recreation, puts on his American flag button-down before performing in front a packed “El Chupacabra” stage. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of Empire of the Suns, Luke Steal, performs with his electronic dance outfits at the "BigFoot" stage on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of Empire of the Suns, Luke Steal, performs with his electronic dance outfits at the “Bigfoot” stage on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of Bloc Party, Kele Okereke, cracks a smile in front a massive crowd at the Main Stage on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of Bloc Party, Kele Okereke, cracks a smile in front a massive crowd at the main stage on the second day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Crowd management watch for crowd surfers during Dropkick Murphys exhilarating performance at the Main Stage. Several mosh pits broke out during the performance keeping the security on full alert during the entire set. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Crowd management watch for crowd surfers during Dropkick Murphy’s exhilarating performance at the main stage. Several mosh pits broke out during the performance keeping the security on full alert during the entire set. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ezra Koenig, lead singer and guitarist of Vampire Weekend performs on the 'Bigfoot' Stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ezra Koenig, lead singer and guitarist of Vampire Weekend performs on the “Bigfoot” stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore leaps from a pillar, which emerged from underneath the stage, on the Main Stage on the first day Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore leaps from a pillar, which emerged from underneath the stage, on the main stage on the first day Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Father John Misty, also known as Joshua Tillman, puts a theatrical performance at the 'Bigfoot' Stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Father John Misty, also known as Joshua Tillman, puts a theatrical performance on at the “Bigfoot” stage at Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis put on a dazzling performance in front of tens and thousands of fans at the Main Stage at Sasquatch music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis put on a dazzling performance in front of thousands of fans at the main stage at the Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands of people huddle underneath umbrellas and ponchos on the last rainy day of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands of people huddle under umbrellas and ponchos on the last rainy day of Sasquatch. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

People rush the lead singer of the Lumineers, Wesley Keith Schultz, as they surprised the attendees at the Main Stage with a performance in the crowd . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

People rush the lead singer of the Lumineers, Wesley Keith Schultz, as they surprised the attendees at the main stage with a performance in the crowd . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A worker begins to disassemble the El Chupacabra stage on the last day of Sasquatch Music Festival as trash is littered throughout the tent. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A worker begins to disassemble the “El Chupacabra” stage on the last day of the Sasquatch Music Festival as trash is littered throughout the tent. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands of Sasquatch attendees walk back from The Gorge Amphitheater to their camp sites on the last cold night of Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands of Sasquatch attendees exit the Gorge Amphitheater to return to their campsites on the last night of the Sasquatch Music Festival. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon baseball — Oregon pulls through in the 9th inning against Gonzaga, 4-3

Number 6 Oregon celebrates Ryan Hambright's line drive to secure a win in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

No. 6 Oregon celebrates Ryan Hambright’s line drive to secure a win in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Scott Heineman (6) steals home plate and score sliding into Gonzaga pitcher Billy Moon (11) in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Scott Heineman (6) steals home plate and score sliding into Gonzaga pitcher Billy Moon (11) in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon right hand pitcher Jordan Spencer (23) launches the ball from the pitchers mound in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Jordan Spencer (23) launches the ball from the pitchers mound in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Aaron Payne (20) steals second and slides into the Gonzaga infielder Cabe Reiten (2) in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Aaron Payne (20) steals second and slides into the Gonzaga infielder Cabe Reiten (2) in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Nick Catalano, right, beats a pitch to first base as Bulldogs infielder Marco Gonzales awaits the ball. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Nick Catalano, right, beats a pitch to first base as Bulldogs infielder Marco Gonzales awaits the ball. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Nick Catalano, right, collides with Bulldogs infielder Marco Gonzales at first base after Gonzales missed a throw from the pitcher's mound. Catalano exploited the opportunity to steal second base during the bottom of the second inning as Gonzales recovered the errant pass. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Nick Catalano, right, collides with Bulldogs infielder Marco Gonzales at first base after Gonzales missed a throw from the pitcher’s mound. Catalano exploited the opportunity to steal second base during the bottom of the second inning as Gonzales recovered the errant pass. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Gonzaga athletic trainer Eric Gunning, left, inspects the injured left eye of sophomore Bulldogs pitcher Zach Abbruzza. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Gonzaga athletic trainer Eric Gunning, left, inspects the injured left eye of sophomore Bulldogs pitcher Zach Abbruzza. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon's Brett Thomas, left, beats an attempted out at first base as Gonzaga infielder Marco Gonzales extends his body to bring in the pass. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon’s Brett Thomas, left, beats an attempted out at first base as Gonzaga infielder Marco Gonzalez extends his body to bring in the pass. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Gonzaga senior pitcher Billy Moon delivers from the mound during the bottom of the fifth inning as the Ducks trailed 1-0. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Gonzaga senior pitcher Billy Moon delivers from the mound during the bottom of the fifth inning as the Ducks trailed 1-0. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon head coach George Horton eyes the play on the field as he returns from a restroom break during the top of the sixth inning, with the Ducks trailing 2-0. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon head coach George Horton eyes the play on the field as he returns from a restroom break during the top of the sixth inning, with the Ducks trailing 2-0. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Gonzaga outfielder Beau Bozett (15) catches a fly ball during the game one of the two-game series against Oregon at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Gonzaga outfielder Beau Bozett (15) catches a fly ball during the game one of the two-game series against Oregon at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon Mitchell Tolman (37) looks to the score board in frustration after being striked out in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park.  (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon Mitchell Tolman (37) looks to the score board in frustration after striking out in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Christian Jones (24) gives the ball to left handed pitcher Garret Cleavinger (35) to finish off the game against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon left-handed pitcher Christian Jones (24) gives the ball to Garrett Cleavinger (35) to finish off the game against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Aaron Payne (26) tags second base and launches the ball to first base for a chance for a double play in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Aaron Payne (26) tags second base and launches the ball to first base for a chance for a double play in game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Children near the bleachers watch intently as Gonzaga infielder Mitchell Gunsolus (9) dives for a foul ball in game one of the two game series against Oregon at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Children near the bleachers watch intently as Gonzaga infielder Mitchell Gunsolus (9) dives for a foul ball in game one of the two game series against Oregon at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Scott Heineman (6) cross home plate as the Oregon bench rushes to celebrate Ryan Hambright's line drive to win game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Scott Heineman (6) cross home plate as the Oregon bench rushes to celebrate Ryan Hambright’s line drive to win game one of the two game series against Gonzaga at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Wearing Darth Vader masks for Star Wars theme night, Isaiah Stauffer (left) wraps Connor Mmcnulty (right) with toilet paper wrapping game between the innings. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Wearing Darth Vader masks for the Star Wars theme night, Isaiah Stauffer (left) wraps Connor Mcnulty (right) with toilet paper wrapping game between the innings. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Students partake in a series of questions related to Star Wars the movies on Star Wars theme night at PK Park .(Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Students partake in a series of questions related to Star Wars the movies on the Star Wars theme night at PK Park .(Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: The 14th Dalai Lama makes his appearance at Matthew Knight Arena

The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet acknowledges the massive crowd and receives a standing ovation at Matthew Knight Arena. The speech, "The Path to Peace and Happiness in the Global Society,"  addressed political, social, and environmental issues that are relevant to today's generation. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet acknowledges the massive crowd and receives a standing ovation at the University of Oregon’s Matthew Knight Arena. The speech, “The Path to Peace and Happiness in the Global Society,” addressed political, social and environmental issues relevant to today’s generation. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Matthew Knight Arena was filled to the brim with almost 12,000 attending audience members, more then any other event in Matthew Knight Arena history. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Matthew Knight Arena was filled to the brim with almost 11,000 attending audience members, more than any other event in Matthew Knight Arena history. This panorama was composed of six separate images. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Dalai Lama laughes with the audience during the question and answer period. The monk was presented with a University of Oregon visor, which was given as gift by President Michael Gottfredson during introductions. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Dalai Lama laughs with the audience during the question and answer period. The monk was presented with a University of Oregon visor, which was given as gift by President Michael Gottfredson during introductions. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

University of Oregon President, Michael Gottfredson, introduces the Dalai Lama in front of the thousands of  audience members at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

UO President Michael Gottfredson introduces the Dalai Lama in front of the thousands of audience members at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

UO President Michael Gottfredson presents the Dalai Lama with presidential medal, the highest honor the university can bestow, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

UO President Michael Gottfredson presents the Dalai Lama with a presidential medal, the highest honor the UO can bestow, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Dalai Lama listens to his interpreter during a questioning period presented by students, faculty and community members at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Dalai Lama listens to his interpreter during a questioning period presented by the students, faculty and community members at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands of people listen to the words of wisdom presented by the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Thousands of people listen to the words of wisdom presented by the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis thrill thousands during Mallard Madness concert at Matthew Knight Arena

Macklemore conducts an electrified fans at Matthew Knight Arena. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performed several songs from his number 2 US Billboard 200 studio album, The Heist at Mallard Madness. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore conducts electrified fans at Matthew Knight Arena. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performed several songs from his number two U.S. Billboard 200 studio album, “The Heist,” at Mallard Madness. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore sprays his fans with water during the first set of songs during at Mallard Madness in Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore sprays his fans with water during the first set of songs in the first annual ASUO Mallard Madness in Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis plays his encore song for the fans for the first annual ASUO's Mallard Madness at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis plays an encore song for the fans in the first annual ASUO Mallard Madness at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore surfs on top of his fans during the first annual ASUO's Mallard Madness at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore surfs on top of his fans during the first annual ASUO Mallard Madness at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore jokingly smells his old thrift shop jacket moments before performing his number 1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart song, "Thrift Shop" at Matthew Knight Arena . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore jokingly smells an old thrift shop jacket moments before performing his number one U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart song, “Thrift Shop,” at Matthew Knight Arena . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore hypes the crowd moments before performing his number 1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart song, "Thrift Shop" at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Macklemore hypes the crowd moments before performing his number one U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart song, “Thrift Shop,” at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ben Haggerty, known with his stage name as Macklemore, greets the fans at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ben Haggerty, known with his stage name as Macklemore, greets the thousands of fans at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Gogo dancers perform on stage during Maklemore & Ryan Lewis performance at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Gogo dancers perform on stage during Maklemore & Ryan Lewis’ performance at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Opening artist, SOL, performs at Mallard Madness at Matthew Knight Arena . (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Opening artist, SOL, performs at Mallard Madness at Matthew Knight Arena. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon softball — No. 4 Oregon sweeps Seattle Redhawks in game one of double header at Howe

The team congratulates Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) and infielder Courney Ceo (22) for putting up two runs in game 1 against Seattle. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The team congratulates Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) and infielder Courtney Ceo (22) for putting up two runs in game one against Seattle. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) prepares to launch the ball towards home plate against Seattle at Howe Field. Hawkins broke a school record with 17 strikeouts, making it her second no-hitter this season. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) prepares to launch the ball toward home plate against Seattle at Howe Field. Hawkins broke a school record with 17 strikeouts, making it her second no-hitter this season. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Karine Shaver (8) rounds second base in game 1 of the double-header against Seattle at Howe Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Karine Shaver (8) rounds second base in game one of the double header against Seattle at Howe Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) prepares for a bunt in game 1 of the double-header against Seattle at Howe Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) prepares for a bunt in game one of the double header against Seattle at Howe Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Seattle players meet on home plate to discuss strategy in game 1 of the double-header against Oregon at Howe Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Seattle players meet on home plate to discuss strategy in game one of the double header against Oregon at Howe Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) catches an incoming fly ball towards the end of the game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) catches an incoming fly ball toward the end of the game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon defeats Seattle Redhawks 4-0 in game 1 of the double-header. Oregon's next series is against Oregon State on Friday May 3rd.  (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon defeats Seattle Redhawks 4-0 in game one of the double header. Oregon’s next series is against Oregon State on Friday, May 3. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Senior Jessica Moore listens to one of her coaches in the dugout during game 1 of the double-header against Seattle. Oregon swept Seattle in both games. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Senior Jessica Moore listens to one of her coaches in the dugout during game one of the double header against Seattle. Oregon swept Seattle in both games. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon catcher Alexa Peterson (14) congratulates Cheridan Hawkins (11) for her 17 strikeouts in game 1 against Seattle. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon catcher Alexa Peterson (14) congratulates Cheridan Hawkins (11) for her 17 strikeouts in game one against Seattle. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Hundreds of UO campus, community members march in the 34th annual Take Back the Night

Hundreds of students, faculty, community members march down Alder street for 'Take Back the Night' on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The 34th annual march and rally raises awareness for sexual assaults and prevention. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members march down Alder Street for Take Back the Night on Thurs., April 25, 2013. The 34th annual march and rally raises awareness for sexual assaults and prevention. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Hundreds of students, faculty, community members march towards downtown for 'Take Back the Night' on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The 34th annual march and rally raises awareness for sexual assaults and prevention. (Mason Trinca/Emerald).

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members march towards downtown for Take Back the Night. (Mason Trinca/Emerald).

Hundreds of students, faculty, community members march down Alder street for 'Take Back the Night' on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The 34th annual march and rally raises awareness for sexual assaults and prevention. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members march down Alder Street for Take Back the Night. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Students call, "We want safer streets and we want them now!" during the 'Take Back the Night' on Thursday April 25, 2013.  (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Students call, “We want safer streets, and we want them now!” during Take Back the Night on Thurs., April 25, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The band joins in on the march near 15th & Alder Street for 'Take Back the Night' march. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The band joins in near East 15th Avenue and Alder Street for Take Back the Night. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Officer Tony Peterman holds back the traffic on University near the Rec Center as students, faculty, and concerned community members walk through campus for the 'Take Back the Night' march. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Eugene Police Department Officer Tony Peterman holds back the traffic on University Street near the Student Rec Center as students, faculty and concerned community members walk through campus for the Take Back the Night. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Hundreds of students, faculty, community members march down Alder street for 'Take Back the Night' on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Students stand the opposite side of the EMC to allow for the bus service to continue to run. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members march down Franklin Boulevard for Take Back the Night. Students stand near the opposite side of the EMX to allow for the bus service to continue to run. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Spectators watch from their balconies as the march continued down Alder Street for the "Take Back the Night'. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Spectators watch from their balconies as the march continued down Alder Street for Take Back the Night. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

At the end of the march, students gathered at Cosmic Pizza for The Speak Out, where survivors would be able to tell their stories off campus to keep their autonomy. Hosting the Speak Out off campus allowed for students to speak out without impeding on the current mandatory reporting policy, which allows for any University of Oregon employee to report sexual assault if heard on campus.   (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

At the end of the march, students gathered at Cosmic Pizza for ‘The Speak Out,’ where survivors would be able to tell their stories off campus to keep their autonomy — hosting ‘The Speak Out’ off campus allowed for students to speak out without impeding on the current mandatory reporting policy, which allows for any University of Oregon employee to report sexual assault if heard on campus. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The march continues down Franklin Boulevard towards downtown as policemen control the intersection for oncoming traffic. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The march continues down Franklin Boulevard as policemen control the intersection for the oncoming traffic. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Unknown Mortal Orchestra electrifies the fans at the Wow Hall

Lead singer and guitarist of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Ruban Nielson, presents the unique sound of the Portland band to a large crowd at Wow Hall Saturday, April 7, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Lead singer of Wampire, Rocky Tinder, sings into the mic and brings some of his laid back sound to the Wow Hall in Eugene, Oregon. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An excited fan looks back to find her friends during the Wampire performance at Wow Hall. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Fans look up in awe from the electrifying guitar playing skills of Ruban Nielson at the Wow Hall. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ruban Nielson jams out in front of the large crowd at Wow Hall. Unknown Mortal Orchestra, which was started by Nielson, was originally named The Mint Chicks. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Rocky Tinder of Wampire disassembles gear their band’s gear for the next performing act as fans eagerly greet and shake his hand during the intermission. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Unknown Mortal Orchestra plays in the darkly lit Wow Hall. The band recently released their sophomore album “II” back in early February of this year. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon lacrosse — Ducks fall to San Diego State 12-10

Oregon’s Shannon Propst (36) gets swarmed by San Diego State players late in the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A San Diego State player scoops up a loose ball in the first half of the game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon’s Hayley Milner (13) takes a shot as San Diego State’s players swarm Milner to block her shot on Friday, March 22, 2013 in Eugene, Oregon. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon attack Sami Kiser (4) celebrates after scoring in the game against San Diego State in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

(left) Midfielders Grace Korandovich (7) and (right) Nikki Puszcz (7) launch the ball in the air to start play in Eugene, Oregon, Thursday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon celebrates after scoring in the game against San Diego State in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon’s Hayley Milner (13) gets a shot off after being swarmed by San Diego State players on Friday, March, 22, 2013 in Eugene, Oregon. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon attack Sami Kiser (4) celebrates with Maggie Kovacs (18) after scoring early in the second half in the game against San Deigo State on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Pape Field in Eugene, Oregon. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

San Diego State defender Lauren Paul brings the ball up field breaking away from Oregon players Shannon Propst (36) and Maggie Kovacs (18) on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon defender Erika McCool (19) writhes in agony as Oregon huddles up in the game against San Diego State on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon attack Devon Frazer sprints pass San Diego State players in the end of the first half on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

San Diego State attack Michaela Jarvis (23) scores on Oregon goalkeeper Salliebeth Finnegan (59) on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

San Diego State celebrates after scoring and taking the lead in the second half on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Pape Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon holds a team huddle before the start of the second half in the game against San Diego State in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Pape Field. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon baseball — Oregon Ducks defeat Arizona 2-1 in game one of a three game series

Oregon J.J Altobelli (22) tags Ryan Kozoil (3) out and braces for impact from the Arizona player in game one of the three game series at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Arizona Ryan Koziol (3) slides and tags first base after failing to touch it the first time in the game against Oregon at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon Tyler Baumgartner’s (13) line drive flies pass Arizona outfielder Joseph Maggi (15) in game one of the three game series against Arizona at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Oregon bench congratulates left hand pitcher Christian Jones (24) for the solid performance in game one of the three game series against Arizona at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon Mitchell Tolman (37) tags Arizona catcher Jordan Berger (29) as Oregon pitcher Jake Reed (5) and other Oregon players react at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. The umpire called Toman safe moments later. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Arizona right hand pitcher Tyger Talley (19) tosses the ball to first base to attempt to tag out the Oregon hitter at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Arizona second baseman Kevin Newman (2) drops the ball as Oregon outfielder Scott Heieman (6) slides in safe at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Arizona second baseman Trent Gilbert (4) looks to throw to first after tagging Oregon J.J. Altobelli (22) out in game one of the three game series at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Arizona head coach Andy Lopez has a few words with his players in game one of the three game series at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Cody Hawkins of the Cub Scout Pack 34 of Springfield, Oregon fist bumps Oregon outfielder Scott Heineman during the introduction of the starting lineup at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The moon shines brightly in the clear and frigid night in game one in a three gamer series against Arizona at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Arizona head coach Andy Lopez talks to Pac-12 officials and Oregon head coach George Horton before the start of the first Pac-12 game opener of the three game series at PK Park on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon baseball — No. 15 Ducks fall to No. 2 Vanderbilt 4-1 in game one

Vanderbilt players congratulate left-handed pitcher Kevin Ziomek (35) for leading their team to a victory over Oregon in game one of the three-game series at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon Brett Thomas (2) slides into second base, colliding with Vanderbilt second baseman Vince Conde (3) in game one of the three-game series at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon right-handed pitcher Jake Reed (5) launches the ball from the pitcher’s mound in attempt to strike out the Vanderbilt batter. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon catcher Shaun Chase juggles a loose ball as first baseman Ryon Healy dives to be under it in case it would slip through. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

During the first inning, Oregon infielder Aaron Payne (20) gets caught between two Vanderbilt players after trying to steal home plate in the first inning at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon first baseman Ryon Healy (25) drops th- ball as Vanderbilt player Tony Kemp (6) cruises by onto first base in game one of the three-game series. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon assistant coach Jay Uhlman gives infielder Aaron Payne (20) a high-five for stealing base in Oregon’s first inning during game one against Vanderbilt. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon second baseman J.J. Altobelli (22) watches the ball launch past his reach as Oregon forced two errors at the end of game one of the three-game series against Vanderbilt. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Vanderbilt left-handed pitcher Kevin Ziomek (35) throws a fast ball down to home plate. He played all nine innings in game one of the three-game series against Oregon. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Vanderbilt Commodores rush the left outfield to celebrate a successful 3-0 inning before returning to stretching warmups at the start of the third inning at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon head coach George Horton has a word with Oregon pitcher Jake Reed (5) in game one of the three-game series against Vanderbilt. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon left-handed pitcher Garret Cleavinger (35) made an appearance in one of the last remanding innings in game one of the three-game series against Vanderbilt. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Vanderbilt outfielder Mike Yastrzemki (18) catches a fly ball in right outfield as Oregon fans react to Tony Kemp (6) falling in game one of the three-game series against Oregon. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The bench congratulates Ryon Healy (25) for putting Oregon on the score board in the fourth inning against Vanderbilt. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Vanderbilt outfielder Rhett Wiseman (8) watches the ball fly pass the home plate while retracting a bunt in game one of the three-game series against Oregon. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon managers hand out water to umpires during intermission as the Oregon and Vanderbilt players prepare for the start of a new inning. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Field maintenance worker Evan McClendon prepares the pitcher’s mound for Saturday’s second game at 2:00 p.m. against Vanderbilt at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

George Horton shares a few words with the media after the 4-1 Vanderbilt victory in game one of the three-game series at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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