The James Logan Courier

By Eric Brown, Courier Staff Writer

Many bands gain notoriety through years of hardship, struggle, and effort—the type that involves decrepit motels, dingy venues, and touring vans verging on the uninhabitable. Few share the same background as indie rockers Vampire Weekend, who earned their stripes while attending Columbia University and working full-time jobs. On their second full-length, Contra, the enormously talented band proves that their roots aren’t their only unique trait; by fusing multiple genres Vampire Weekend has created a sequel that avoids the dreaded “sophomore slump” and proves the band is more than a flash in the pan.

By Beatrice Esteban, Courier Staff Writer

Logan Photography Teacher Elba Rios' Digital Photography 1 class has been approved for credit at the University of California and California State University for the 2009-2010 school year, an achievement that won her praise from the Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program's administration.

By Anar Salayev, Courier Correspondent

Breaking Benjamin’s fourth studio album, Dear Agony is a definite step towards the modern Post-Hardcore sound, but still carries on the band’s Post-Grunge sound. The lead singer, Benjamin Burnley‘s, lyrics, which speak of self-help, strength, romance, and redemption, are sung over two guitars that harmonize beautifully with one another, a solid bass line, and, of course, the technical and strategic drums.