Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. It’s Halloween, and to college students, this holiday translates to one of the biggest party weekends of the year. If you decide to host a Halloween celebration, there are many spooky songs that you will have to choose from that make your final playlist. […]
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Bring on the bass: Bassnectar show earns high marks
Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. Lorin Ashton, known onstage as Bassnectar, took the stage at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Sept. 16 of last year and was received by the screams and cheers of approximately 3,000 fans. “This is my first time in your beautiful town,” the Santa Cruz native said […]
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Macklemore makes off with columnist’s approval of ‘The Heist’
Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. Those of you who stay up-to-date with the hip-hop community may have been eagerly anticipating the Oct. 9 release of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ debut studio album, “The Heist” (2012). Judging from the commotion caused by its release, including reaching No. 1 on iTunes […]
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Avila Beach performance from The Offspring makes the grade
Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. The Offspring, Neon Trees and Dead Sara performed at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Wednesday. The Offspring was one of my favorite bands growing up, so I had high expectations for this punk-rock show that I was finally able to cross off my music bucket […]
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Mumford, the mau5 and Gwen Stefani return
Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. In a never-ending attempt to try to keep you all caught up with the happenings of the music industry, I have reviewed some noteworthy album releases that you may have heard about these past couple weeks. Like last time, I’ve rated these albums on […]
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Weathering Dylan’s ‘Tempest’
I was only 18 years old when I saw a legend fewer than 100 feet in front of my face. The one and only folk icon, Bob Dylan, was taking the stage and had barely muttered his first breath before the girl next to me shrieked and swooned. Barely audible over the frenzy of ecstasy […]
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Summer hits high and low notes
Greetings, music fans! I trust that you have enjoyed summer as much as I have. With music festival season still in full-swing, I am here to help guide you toward your inner music fanatic. After all, there’s all kinds of weird sounds out there, and you probably need all the help you can get. A […]
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'Strike Out the Stigma' at Mustang Lanes
Cal Poly Mustang Lanes will host the 31st Annual Strike Out Stigma Bowl-a-Thon March 11 to raise funds for SLO Hotline and other Transitions — Mental Health Associations (TMHA) programs. SLO Hotline is a suicide prevention and mental health crisis phone number which TMHA took over in 2010. Approximately 1,400 people use the line in an emergency […]
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Triathlon team begins competition schedule
Spring has arrived and many Cal Poly students took advantage of last week’s warm weather by studying outdoors or enjoying the new pool at the Recreation Center. To members of the Cal Poly triathlon club team, spring’s warm arrival signals the start of their season. With two months until the Collegiate National Championships, Mustang triathletes […]
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Women's tennis battles through injuries
The Cal Poly women’s tennis team won its first Big West Conference match this season after the team beat Pacific 5-2 on Sunday. For the first time since the team’s Feb. 12 loss to UC Davis, every Mustang was healthy enough to compete. Head coach Damon Coupe said he was pleased to see his team […]
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Tabrizi: Keeping up the presidential face
Walking around campus, signs remind students to study for 25 to 35 hours per week. Add this to the full time job of being the president of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), and students can get a glimpse into the life of Kiyana Tabrizi. After half a school year consisting of 14-hour days and juggling classes […]