Kelly Cope “Ice Age: The Meltdown” is the perfect sequel to the first “Ice Age.” With ample humor to keep audience members of all ages entertained, the film’s interactions are what make the movie worth watching. The premise is simple. The original crew of Manny, a mammoth; Sid, a sloth; Diego, a saber-tooth tiger; and […]
All-star cast melts down competition in 'Ice Age' sequel
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Dance team brings New York to Poly
The Parsons Dance Company, an energetic, modern dance group from New York, will be performing on Sunday, April 23 at the Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre. “It’s a spunky and energetic company,” said office manager Gillian Smith. “It’s pretty interesting.” The show features 11 dancers who, according to a press release, “move fast and furious, […]
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Love, Hollywood Style
Janice Edman Anyone who has ever watched five minutes of “E!” or read a copy of Us Weekly (as my friends and I do on these dreary, rainy days) knows that the Hollywood dating scene is about as similar to ours as margarine is to butter. Sure, the basic concept is the same, but […]
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Not a typical 35-year-old mom
Daniel Gingras When I try to think of possible scenarios in which I’ll interact with a married 35-year-old woman, I always reach the same conclusion. A modest sundress-clad woman enters the living room where I’m loafing on the sofa to offer me a combination of rice-crispy treats and tang. Just this spring break aboard Royal […]
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Source says Cal Poly still has Faith in women's basketball coach
Frank Stranzl Believe in basketball coach Faith Mimnaugh ” that’s the message coming from Cal Poly’s athletic administration. On March 26, The Tribune cited sources close to the program that confirmed Mimnaugh’s rehiring. Three weeks later, no official comment has been made by Cal Poly athletics, but apparently, the report was true. A source with […]
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Swim coach dives into retirement
Frank Stranzl Rich Firman, who has coached Cal Poly’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs for the last 19 years, has announced his retirement. Firman, who was hired Sept. 23, 1987, said he is leaving to pursue other interests and to spend additional time with his family. “The past 19 years I have had […]
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Goodbye Fairy Tales, Hello Neo-Romanticism
Julianne Byer Prince Charming storms through the castle gates, shielded with armor and valor as his Fair Maiden bats her lashes, anxiously waiting to be whisked away into the sunset. Enter the White Stallion stage left and cue music while the words “Happily Ever After” scroll across the screen. Barf bag anyone? Or better yet, […]
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Liberal arts professors lecture on their last thoughts
The College of Liberal Arts hosts “The Last Lecture Series” tonight featuring two professor’s thoughts on their last lectures. Professors were selected by the College of Liberal Arts Student Council to give a lecture to students about their disciplines and beyond. The College of Liberal Arts will offer students lectures that represent not only the […]
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Film teaches elementary children about gay issues
Student Life and Leadership, along with Orientation Programs, sponsored the film “It’s Elementary: Talking about Gay issues in School” on Monday in the Chumash Auditorium. The film dealt with issues regarding children’s acceptance and willingness to understand the meaning of being gay or lesbian. “It is important that elementary students have the information (regarding gays […]
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Students broaden their horizons
graphic by louise dolby The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of studying abroad is one of the best ways to gain valuable experience. Last year, more than 680 Cal Poly students participated in one of the many abroad programs offered at Cal Poly. In the category of institutions offering up to a masters degree, Cal Poly was ranked […]
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The state of the reunion
Mariecar Mendoza On Easter Sunday, he was risen. The lanky and shirtless man, glowing behind his mass of flowing dark hair and vicious laceration scars, lifted his hands to the world that had awaited him and bestowed an omniscient smile to his gaping followers. Now mourned by a world that had ignored him, vilified him […]