Christina Casci Bending spoons and glass without touching them and knowing exactly what playing card an audience member is thinking of. These are all aspects of Christopher Carter’s show – and that’s just the beginning. “I freak people out with demonstrations of mind power,” Carter said. “It’s all very memorable.” Carter is performing at Cal […]
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Experience Palestine through the eyes of 'Arna's Children'
Christina Casci Israel versus Palestine. A war that has been going on for years. People are dying every day in both countries, but both think they are right. Who is right? Or more importantly, whose right is it to determine the answer? “Arna’s Children,” a documentary by Juliano Mer Khamis, tells the story of Arna […]
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A night to 'Take it SLO'
Kelly Cope It’s Friday, so sit back, relax and Take it SLO – or listen to them. Tonight, Cal Poly’s a cappella group, Take it SLO, will be making its solo concert debut with some of its unique repertoire of well-known pop songs. The group has enjoyed much success in its tenure at Cal Poly, […]
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Hi, I'm married
Jandy Jones Spring break marks a time when students can go away to far-off places and party. I also celebrated my one-year-wedding anniversary over spring break. Yes, I am married. I am 22 years old and have been married for a year. When people find out I am married they look at me like I […]
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Fad Diets: Consider your options first
Jessica Dean and Robin Rodriguez Every day another study is published that tells us what we already know: more and more American adults and children are becoming obese. Overall, our diets are high in processed foods and low in nutrient-dense foods that are part of a well-balanced diet. We are consuming larger than life portions, […]
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Thai, American artists collaborate in art exchange
Christina Casci What would a picture that was partially of Thailand and partially of the United States look like? Five Thai artists have dreamed up that image and put it on canvas – and starting Thursday at 4 p.m. the Cal Poly community will be able to see their art at the “PAC III: Thai-American […]
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Boogie woogie the night away
Ronnie Meehan If you are itching to boogie woogie the night away then Cal Poly’s Jazz Night on Saturday will give you the beats to do so. The Blues and Boogie Big Band – also known as Cal Poly’s Jazz Band No. 1 – will be performing the blues and boogie woogie music of Louis […]
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Bloc Party gets 'Super-Boffy'
Mariecar Mendoza Bloc Party doesn’t need no education, yet the thoroughly schooled Essex rockers are still changing the face of modern art-rock. “Silent Alarm,” their 2005 debut, was voted by NME as the album of the year and broke through stateside as a cult favorite on underground radio. (And their remix album didn’t fare too […]
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'An American Haunting' poorly rivals M: I-3
Ryan Chartrand Believe it or not, other films actually do come out on the same day that “Mission: Impossible” films make their debut. I’ve regretted twice now missing out on other films that have been overlapped by Tom Cruise’s shining glory. Of course, the first time I decide to skip a “Mission: Impossible” flick happens […]
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Toby Keith vocalizes thoughts on white trash
Kendra Deutsche Toby Keith’s newest album is yet another success for the provocative and sarcastic country artist. The album, “White Trash With Money,” is currently No. 12 on the national Billboard Top 200 list, and has spent the last three weeks high in the charts since its release April 11 peaking at the No. 2 […]
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'An American Haunting' is a waste of film
Ryan Chartrand Believe it or not, but other films actually do come out on the same day that “Mission: Impossible” films make their debut. I’ve regretted twice now missing out on other films that have been overlapped by Tom Cruise’s shining glory. Of course, the first time I decide to skip a “Mission: Impossible” flick […]