whitney guenther CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed was positive about the current state of the CSU system in a teleconference Wednesday. Reed discussed the current system-wide ban on alcohol, the CSU’s future plans to promote diversity and said he anticipated that the governor’s proposed buy-out of the fee increase would be supported by the assembly. […]
CSU chancellor optimistic on future budget, diversity plans
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Students design garden in tribute to local firefighter
Landscape architecture students presented designs for a healing garden at French Hospital Wednesday. The LA 252, fundamentals of site planning and design, class worked on the project individually, with each student providing their own perspective on the design. The healing garden will be constructed in honor of local firefighter Greg Otto, who served San Luis […]
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It's about more than math and science
Andy Scott: As a fellow engineer, I also agree that our country’s policy on education hasn’t been perfect. Things should change in the math and sciences, and some of the fingers you pointed were progressively informed. However, when you bring up intelligent design, stem-cell research and global warming, it seems you have overstepped your mechanical […]
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Bravo to the straw-man argument
In response to Mr. Allen’s letter I must say, bravo! What a wonderful example of a straw-man argument. In my original letter I explained how, by being “pro-responsibility,” one could be against killing the unborn (i.e. pro-life) and yet still support the death penalty for someone guilty of a crime carrying that punishment. I also […]
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College is a choice, K-12 is not
After reading Brian Eller’s “The Right Way” about competition being the answer, I was appalled at how one-sided his views are. He presented information in the wrong way by failing to mention the key difference between someone who chooses to attend college, and a K-12 student. Minors are required, by law, to attend school (it’s […]
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Clap, stomp, flamenco
Holly Burke The acclaimed flamenco fusion group Nuevo Ballet EspaAñol will perform at the Christopher Cohan Center tonight. The group, led by choreographers and performers Angel Rojas and Carlos Rodriguez, will perform “Flamenco Directo,” which combines traditional flamenco with ballet and jazz dancing. According to a press release, Nuevo Ballet EspaAñol was formed in 1995 […]
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Valentine's Day, SLO Style
Janice Edman As that oh-so-romantic time of year fast approaches, guys and girls alike rack their brains to find the most amorous way to spend Valentine’s. But whereas SLO is popular with the older crowd thanks to its quaint charm and lack of gang violence (except during Mardi Gras of course), our little hamlet […]
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Whip cream, sex and a cherry on top
Daniel Gingras In one of my favorite “Seinfeld” episodes, after vanilla-scented incense fails to set the mood and makes George Costanza hungry for pudding instead, he realizes his desire to incorporate a pastrami sandwich into his sexual acts. It’s a winning combination: his favorite sandwich plus his favorite act. “Food and sex. Those are my […]
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Sports Balk 2-9-06
Bradford Applin Flashback! (Cue cheesy harp music and distorted cloudy video) It’s Jan. 28, 1996, and I’m at the tender age of 9-years-old. My chest proudly proclaims my allegiance with my children’s size Greg Lloyd jersey. A Steelers cap is placed snuggly on top of my head, ridiculously oversized in proportion to my skull. The […]
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Frankly Speaking 2-8-06
Frank Stranzl Fists of fury rained down upon an ageless wonder as Randy “The Natural” Couture felt the wrath of Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell. Pure poetry. Okay, so Saturday night’s Ultimate Fighting Championship bout between Couture and Liddell is hardly symbolic of the intricate beauty that is poetry. However, it was a thrilling six-and-one-half minutes […]
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Valentine's Day Schmalentine's Day
Julianne Byer Feb. 14 is vastly approaching. In most cases, only two options are before us: partaking in the romantic union between two loved ones over candlelight, or diving into Ben and Jerry’s while watching “7th Heaven” re-runs-alone. But why is it that only two options exist? Is there not more meaning to this holiday […]