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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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Photos: Oregon Lacrosse — Ducks win in a 14-13 triple overtime win over Vermont

Oregon’s Devon Frazer (32) winds up for a shot attempt in a 14-13 triple overtime win over Vermont. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Vermont goalkeeper Charlotte Lyons (1) calls out the ball as Oregon swarms the keeper during the first half. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Hayley Milner (13) receives several blows from Vermont players’ sticks in attempt to block the shot in the first half. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Hayley Milner (13) waits for the referee’s signal to start a free position shot against Vermont. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon’s Devon Frazer (32) looks for an open player down field in a triple overtime win over Vermont. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Vermont midfielder Ariel Nicholas (4) scores on Oregon goalkeeper Salliebeth Finnagan (59) in the first half. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The referee aligns midfielders, Oregon’s Casey Brogan (16) and Vermont’s Vanessa VanderZalm (23), moments after Vermont scored in the first period of the game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon’s Casey Brogan (16) looks to pass in the first half in the game against Vermont. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon’s Nikki Puszcz (7) prepares for a free position shot against Vermont. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Casey Brogan (16) runs on a fast break and looks for an open teammate in the game against Vermont. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Hayley Milner (13) brings the ball up field in a 14-13 triple overtime win over Vermont. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon baseball — Ducks defeat Cal State Northridge 12-4

Jimmie Sherfy (30) throws his first pitches of the game against Cal State Northridge at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon Connor Hofmann (1) welcomes J.J. Altobelli (22) home after scoring in a 12-4 Oregon victory against Cal State Northridge. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon right hand pitcher Brando Tessar (3) pitches the ball against the Cal State Northridge at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Brett Thomas (2) watches the ball fly over the fence as Cal State Northridge gets their first home run hit of the game in the first inning at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon right hand pitcher Darrell Hunter (51) looks for the catcher’s signals for the right pitch against Cal Sate Northridge at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Cal State Northridge’s Ryan Raslowsky (2) catches an incoming pass as Oregon player Ryon Healy (25) attempts to slide into second base. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon right hand pitcher Brando Tessar (3) pitches the ball against Cal State Northridge at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Several members of the Oregon baseball team sing the national anthem before the game against Cal State Northridge at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon right hand pitcher Darrell Hunter (51) throws the ball in the game against Cal State Northridge. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Head coach George Horton looks down at his player in the dugout during the end of a 12-4 Oregon victory against Cal State Northridge. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Oregon ball boy jokingly fusses to the his team for handling their gear during the end of the inning. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Oregon baseball team congratulate each other at the end of 12-4 victory over Cal State Northridge. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

An Oregon player goofs off in the dugout during the end of the third inning against Cal State Northridge at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Kai Uhlman, Oregon assistant coach Jay Uhlman’s son, watches the last minutes of the Oregon game against Cal State Northridge. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon baseball — Ducks defeat Portland 3-1

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Oregon’s Jimmie Sherfy (30) pitches during the last few innings of the game against University of Portland. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Brett Thomas (2) gets a hit in the 3-1 victory over Portland at PKP Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon head coach George Horton watches his team warmup in the dugout before the first inning of the Portland game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Scott Heineman (6) slides back to first base, avoiding an out by Portland first base player Colin Keefe (22). (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

At the end of a 3-1 victory over Portland, the Oregon baseball team threw up the “O” to the remanding fans at PK Park. This photo used 8 photos to create the panorama. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Players and head coach George Horton gather at the pitcher’s mound to welcome Jimmie Sherfy (30), who closed the game against Portland. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Children eagerly await for the Oregon baseball players to sign their hats, baseballs and posters at the end of the Portland game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Head coach George Horton shares a few words with the media after the 3-1 victory over Portland. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Jimmie Sherfy (30) signs Kellen Nicole’s baseball at the end of the Portland game at PK Park. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Oregon’s ball boy stands amongst the team as they warm up before the game against Portland. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

At the end of a 3-1 victory over Portland, maintenance workers fix and clean the pitchers mound for the next home game. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A full moon peers through the trees near the perimeter of PK Park during the game against Portland. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Video: Leia Minch’s unique relationship with raptors

This photo slideshow is about a student volunteer at the Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene, Ore. Leia Minch, a senior studying journalism and environmental studies at the University of Oregon, finds a unique relationship with raptors and discovers her true identity from the experience.

Produced by Mason Trinca

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Photo: Mount Bachelor gets 16 inches of snow over the weekend

University of Oregon journalism professor Sung Park flies through a patch of fresh powder at Mount Bachelor on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The mountain received almost 16 inches of snow over the weekend. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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Photos: STS9 thrills sellout crowd of 1,250 at the McDonald Theater

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Sound Tribe Sector 9 begins their second set during a three-hour night of music at the McDonald Theatre. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

The “post-rock dance music” band, STS9, shows off their vibrant lights to the sold out crowd at the McDonald Theatre. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Jessy Buris and her boyfriend Mikey Strauhal take in the first set of STS9’s concert to a sold-out crowd of 1,250 at the McDonald Theatre on Feb. 23, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

David Murphy of STS9 plays his midi keyboard for a sold-out crowd at the McDonald Theatre. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Sean Thomas Clark, left, pauses between sets as STS9 takes a break offstage. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

McDonald easily sold out its 1,250-person capacity for the STS9 concert, as the dance floor seemed to sway in a synchronized wave of concert-goers. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

A fan takes a photo on her iPhone as STS9 breaks into a rendition of Daft Punk’s “Robot Rock.” (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

STS9 shows off their stunning light performance to a sold-out crowd at the McDonald Theatre. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

David Murphy, bass guitarist and midi keyboard player of STS9, thanks the crowd for their warm welcoming at the McDonald Theatre. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Both the lower and upper levels of the McDonald Theatre were packed to capacity, as the fans on the upper level enjoyed the 21-and-over section and its elevated view of the concert. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

University junior Nico Toll dances to a song during STS9’s second set. Toll has seen the band in concert in North Carolina before, and he declared that outdoor venues were the only stage that did justice to the sound of the band. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Sound Tribe Sector 9, the electronic instrumental band, showed off their complex sounds and lights to the sold out crowd. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

A concert-goer gyrates to the electronic rhythms of STS9. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Concert-goers are illuminated by the tribal designs projected onto the ceiling of the McDonald Theatre. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Zach Velmer, drummer of STS9, ecstatically plays as lights reflect off his drum kit. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

David Murphy plays his bass guitar for the packed show and steamy atmosphere at McDonald Theatre Saturday, Feb. 24, 2013. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Tichelle Carlson (just right of center) checks in on Hollis Shostrom (left) who has cerebral palsy. Shostrom, a frequent regular at the McDonald Theatre, danced throughout the evening with the support of Carlson, his aide. His favorite bands are a tie between Pretty Lights and Eminem. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

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Photos: Oregon women’s basketball — Ducks sweep Washington State 65-60

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Jillian Alleyne (14) drives to the basket for a two-point layup in a 65-60 Oregon victory over Washington State. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Several Washington State players swarm Oregon forward Jillian Alleyne (14) and strip her of the ball in the second half. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

153 girls and the Oregon cheer squad shout out “Go Ducks!” in front of a halftime crowd at Matthew Knight Arena during Oregon women’s basketball game versus Washington State. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Jillian Alleyne (14) shoots the ball over Washington State guard Sage Romber (22). Oregon lead Washington State 28-15 in the first half. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Ariel Thomas (22) drives past Washington State players in a 65-60 victory against Washington State. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

Danielle Love (2) attempts to box out Washington State forward Sage Romberg (22) during the start of the second half. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

The Oregon women’s basketball team wave to their fans after their 65-60 victory and sweep over Washington State. (Mason Trinca/Emerald)

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