Alternative reggae band Bare Feet has been rocking out at San Luis Obispo Brewing Company (SLO Brew) for four years now, and are finally becoming regular headliners. Opening for bigger bands taught Bare Feet quite a bit, Leif Garrovillas, one of the band’s bassists, guitarists and vocalists said. He said they gained experience and looked […]
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Former Cal Poly professor releases sci-fi graphic novel at Comic-Con 2012
Former Cal Poly mechanical engineering and education technology professor Louis Rosenberg wrote the screenplay “UPGRADE,” which has been adapted into a graphic novel. The novel was released in June and announced at this year’s Comic-Con. “UPGRADE” tells of a futuristic world where humans upgrade themselves. The people are driven to upgrade their lives not because […]
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Get your buzz on: coffee shops of SLO
When your second round of midterms hits, the library might not cut it as a prime study spot. After all, spending dozens of hours scrunched between books (which may be older than your parents) and a guy blasting Tyga from his headphones won’t help the chemistry formulas stick. Below are a few cafés around town […]
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SLO Brew goes punk with Menzingers this weekend
For the first time ever, The Menzingers are coming to San Luis Obispo. SLO Brewing Company (SLO Brew) hosts the punk rock band on July 14, along with the punk band Bouncing Souls. Matt Rice, graphic communication junior, said he’s a big punk rock fan. He’s excited to finally see one of his favorite bands […]
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Cal Poly Arts announces 2012-13 lineup
The 2012-13 Cal Poly Arts season is shaping up to be the best one yet, according to Cal Poly Arts Director Steve Lerian. “I’m very bullish,” he said. “This is our best line up since I got here.” Lerian said he finally booked shows he’s been trying to get for a long time. He said […]
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Landmark Bike Arch threatened by city and vandalism
The house of 880 Upham St. was easy to spot thanks to a rainbow-colored archway made entirely of bicycles. The community supports the Bike Arch, according to the builder; however, regulations and vandalism threaten its continued existence. Mechanical engineering senior Rory Aronson said he and his roommates ride their bikes to school everyday and attend […]
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Downtown Mission Plaza burns with Funky Flames
Old-school funk rocks downtown San Luis Obispo once again when Burning James and the Funky Flames return to Concerts in the Plaza Jun 29. James Scoolis (guitar and vocals) said the band plays music that is personally interesting to him. Their music isn’t stuff that’s been done over and over again, he said. “Burning James” […]
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We meet in SLO
Songwriter Tyrone Wells will bring pop-rock flavor and acoustic sound to SLO Brewing Co. (SLO Brew) Tuesday. Where We Meet, Wells newest album, hit the shelves in March. His fourth full-length album cracked the top 10 list on iTunes and No. 1 on the singer/songwriter chart upon release, which was a first for Wells. Wells […]
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Saving the sea one shirt at a time
It all began in sixth grade, when Caine Fair started a skimboarding competition to save the sea. That skimboarding competition lasted until he was a junior in high school and went on to raise $6,000 for the Surfrider Foundation, an organization dedicated to protecting oceans, the business administration junior said. Growing up in Laguna Beach, […]
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Charlie's: A new place in town
A new name has come to San Luis Obispo’s restaurant culture. Charlie’s Place arrived with 34 years of experience, a full-service bar and grill ready to serve up American-Mexican-style flavor. Charlie’s Place opened in San Luis Obispo on March 28. However, Charlie is no stranger to the area. Charlie’s Place has been in Los Alamos, approximately 45 […]
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Celebrate Earth Day with local green organizations
Hundreds of miles from the hustle-and-bustle of Los Angeles and San Francisco, it’s no surprise that scenic San Luis Obispo provides residents with a variety of ways to help the outdoor environment. SLO Green Build Lana Adams, executive director of San Luis Obispo Green Build, pretty much runs the show. She coordinates different groups […]