Carly Rickards wire@mustangdaily.net The fading light of the late afternoon darkens Bryn Hobson’s view of the paint palette and torn piece of paper in front of him. His right hand, decorated by a red, threaded bracelet embroidered with the word “SELFLESS,” reaches to switch on a desk lamp, illuminating the swirling, splattered mess of oranges […]
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Word on the street: Valentine’s Day edition
Cal Poly students weigh in on what Valentine’s Day means and share some of their experiences on the holiday in the video below.
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‘Suspend’ your disbelief: Orchesis’ annual show is here
Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net It’s not all flashy spins and kicks during the 43rd annual Orchesis dance concert “Suspension.” The Orchesis dance company will take center stage this weekend at Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre. The modern and contemporary show focuses on conveying messages and ideas through the movement of the dancers. “It’s a title that tries to encompass […]
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Smile, nod and fall off your chair laughing
Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net Not a single person is still. All around there is hopping, jumping, clapping and chanting. Kanye West’s “Ni**az in Paris” fills the small, curtained room with energy. Three groups form, laughing, shaking and shuffling their feet against the concrete floor. They make up skits, jokes and stories. To an outsider, it may […]
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On the runway, raising awareness
Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Glitter, glamour and a gold bodysuit illuminated Chumash Auditorium on Friday, as people dressed as magicians, lion tamers, puppets and Siamese twins came together in support of transgender awareness. A group of recreation, parks and tourism administration students planned a fashion show as the grand finale to a series of […]
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Cal Poly mourns student lost over Labor Day
Theatre arts sophomore Brett Olson was remembered Monday night, as hundreds of family members, friends and fraternity brothers gathered for a memorial service and candlelight vigil. Olson was reported missing Sept. 3 after spending Labor Day weekend in Chico, Calif. with friends for the annual Labor Day Float down the Sacramento River. At the conclusion of […]
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VIDEO: Frappy Hour
Starbucks’ “Happy Hour” with half-priced frappuccinos hits Cal Poly.
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Swords and shields collide at Santa Rosa Park
Approximately 20 people meet at Santa Rosa Park every Saturday to play Amtgard, a live-action, medieval weapon game. The Barony of the Seven Sleeping Dragons, as they call themselves, is the San Luis Obispo chapter of the internationally played game.
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2012 Great Donut Massacre
The 2012 Great Donut Massacre competition, a Greek Week event, raised money for Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County’s Head Start program. Contestants from different sororities and fraternities competed in four categories: men’s and women’s powdered doughnuts, and men’s and women’s devil cake doughnuts.
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Photographer captures 'juvie' life
Richard Ross, photographer and UC Santa Barbara professor, spoke at Cal Poly’s Philips Hall on Friday, April 6. His latest project, “Juveniles-in-Justice” documents juvenile detention centers across the country.
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Word on the Street: Bucket List Edition
What’s on your bucket list? Cal Poly students tell what classes every student should take, what sporting events they shouldn’t miss and more.