Since our first day of kindergarten, people have asked us what we intended to do as a career. The further we advanced in our education, the more people wanted to know. Unfortunately, the closer we get to finishing school, the less certain many of us are when it comes to what we want to do for the rest of our lives.
Using B.S. to get a career
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Contest welcomes student playwrights
Think you’re the next brilliant playwright? Campus constituents with creative writing skills can submit their scripts, on any subject, to the Student’s Stage playwriting competition held this month. Three winners will receive $50,and their work will be featured in the spring show.
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Coaches against cancer
Cal Poly women’s basketball coach Faith Mimnaugh remembers Kay Yow fondly.
At the first mention of her name, Mimnaugh’s eyes give a far-off look, as she recalls not just the greatness of her mentor’s coaching abilities, but the kindness of her heart.
“Coach Yow was a mentor, friend, inspiration . she was everything,” Mimnaugh said.
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Scientologist speaker aims to clear up misconceptions
There’s more to Scientology than Tom Cruise’s antics on “Oprah.” Cal Poly students will have the opportunity to learn about the controversial religion from a leading Scientology’s spokesperson tonight.
Rev. Lee Holzinger from Santa Barbara will give a presentation and answer questions about the Church of Scientology at 7 p.
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Poly students’ western show clip-clops into Paso
Shine those belt buckles and polish those boots, because Cal Poly’s Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show returns for its 25th anniversary on the Central Coast. The free event will be held at the Paso Robles Event Center Feb. 13 to 15.
Western Bonanza, the largest student-run livestock show in the country, started as a senior project in 1985 by Cal Poly alumnus Mark Reichle.
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A tragedy proves Reno’s toughness
I have never felt about Reno the way Carrie Bradshaw does about her beloved New York City. But I now have a newfound respect for my hometown, and it didn’t come in the form of a man, nor did I have to traipse around in a pair of $500 shoes to find it. I didn’t even have to be there to understand what my hometown was made of.
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Uncle Sam’s here to help
This week, Obama held town hall meetings in states that have been hit particularly hard by the recession and loss of jobs. Tuesday he spoke with people in Florida, and the public’s belief in Obama was visible. They clamored for the microphone to ask questions and tell him about their personal struggles.
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How to destroy the dollar
The Senate passed Obama’s proposed economic stimulus plan Tuesday after a week of prodding from the White House. The bill will now proceed to negotiations between the House and Senate to iron out the $20 billion difference. The Senate version increased spending to $838 billion.
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SLO offers up sweet V-Day festivities
Tired of the same dinner and a movie date? Do you need to mix it up this Valentine’s Day? Whether you and your sweetie have been together for a long time, are in the beginning stages of dating or you simply have friends whom you love, San Luis Obispo and the surrounding areas are providing fun and unique alternatives.
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Old-fashioned comedic violence
A while back, my good buddy who got me into comics let me borrow his copy of “The Goon: Nothing but Misery.” I thanked him but it sat on my floor for a while gathering dust as I wasn’t particularly inclined to pick it up.
At the time I was reading a lot of “Hellboy” and felt very serious about my comic reading, so I didn’t really feel like reading anything else.
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Album review: “Pains of Being Pure at Heart”
I was once told that the way to my heart is a straight, paved road with no obstacles. This, I must confess, is pretty much true, but not entirely. At the start of the road, there is an 8-year-old in a rocking chair with an eye patch and a sawed off shotgun shooting at cans and talking nonsense about the Vietnam war.