Glorianne Liu unveils the mysteries surrounding the country of Afghanistan with “Afghan Perspectives,” a photography exhibit at Big Sky Café and the San Luis Obispo Art Center.
Audio slideshow: Glorianne Liu exhibits photography
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Cal Poly water ski club competes at national level for third straight year
The National Collegiate Water Ski Championships begin today and the Cal Poly water ski team is set to pull off another upset.
During its last competition at the western regional on Oct. 5, Cal Poly had its best finish ever when it took second in a field of 12 teams from the western United States.
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Central Coast clash continues
Only a few years ago, Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara may as well have been on opposite ends of the continent when it came to men’s soccer. Now, their proximity on the field reflects the closeness of the hour-and-a-half drive connecting the two.
The Mustangs lost 12 in a row to the Gauchos from 2001 through 2006, and often averaged attendances of fewer than 500 at the school’s generic sports complex.
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Heart rates soar during Rec Center classes
The Cal Poly gym is packed late one Wednesday night. Every machine, dumbbell and set of weights is taken by students looking to burn some calories.
It’s not an uncommon sight. The Cal Poly Recreation Center frequently gets overcrowded, forcing many students to alter their workout routines.
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Volleyball to battle breast cancer
Love of volleyball and a desire to eradicate cancer will bring students to the sand for a volleyball tournament in what organizers hope will be both fun and supportive of a good cause.
Recreation senior Mike Smith and civil engineering junior Mike Delach started the organization, “Battle for Boobs,” last spring to raise money for breast cancer research through friendly competition.
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Campus tech park funding approved
Cal Poly’s Technology Park, a building that will house commercial firms for collaborative research, is several steps closer to becoming a reality. At their Sept. 16th meeting, the CSU Board of Trustees approved the $4.5 million design-build proposal submitted by the San Luis Obispo firm, Rarig Construction.
Posted inOpinion
National debt record makes case for fiscal conservatism
Just last week the national debt grew to a point that it would not fit on the Times Square Debt Clock. The old clock was built to accommodate $9,999,999,999,999, or $ 9.99 trillion. Last week, however, the national debt soared past $10.2 trillion. This milestone set a 50-year record for the size of debt as a percentage of GDP.
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Don't take hand-me-down politics
There is a profound moment in The Bible when Pontius Pilate asks Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Today more than ever, this question resonates in American society, and one source of confusion in America is today’s political rhetoric. Pilate led a life of politics and he was left bewildered.
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The story of a number reduced to zero
Editor’s note: The following guest commentary was written by a former part-time faculty member at Cal Poly who wishes to remain anonymous. I don’t have a name but a number. I am 34. Or is it 41? Or is it 32? I really don’t know, and it really doesn’t matter.
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Why won't you hug me?
As I’m writing this article, I have a throbbing headache, my entire body aches, and I would like nothing more that to have a nice and gentle cuddle with a tender, beautiful, and sweet female vocalist. A Joanna Newsome to lull me to sleep would be nice. I could go for a Mariee Sioux to make me swoon or maybe The Finches would be nice to keep me at home in bed.
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Restaurant review: Shalimar brings spice to local cuisine
Although the delicious cheesy breads dipped into spicy tomato-based sauces may imply that Broad Street’s newest restaurant is just another pizza place, San Luis Obispo residents hungry for more foreign options should rest assured.
Indian restaurant Shalimar is the newest addition to the growing list of international cuisine to hit San Luis Obispo.