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Student peers patrol noisy party scene

Whenever a grumpy neighbor calls the San Luis Obispo Police Department complaining of too much noise, two Student Neighborhood Assistance Program (SNAP) officers are sent to the scene to give the homeowners a “first warning.”

“A lot of people like to see us rather than the police because we’re sort of their first line of defense against a big ol’ fine,” said Oggie Brower, a mechanical engineering senior and SNAP officer.

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NIN releases free nine-track album online

Nine Inch Nails band member Trent Reznor posted his new album, “Ghosts I-IV,” on NIN.com last week in an attempt to screw over major record labels. The album can be downloaded off the Web site for only $5, a steal considering it has 36 tracks. Moreover, for those who aren’t the biggest Nine Inch Nails fans, the album’s first nine tracks can be downloaded for free on the Web site.

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Poly alumni stake out restaurant location

Although it has barely been open for a month, The Guest House Grill is already a big hit with Atascadero locals. What makes this restaurant so different from the others? This grill started out as a Cal Poly senior project. Trevor LaSalle, who graduated in June, and Eric Peterson, who finished his classes in December, met while working at AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall.