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HIRIE shines warmth and positivity on SLO Brew
“Irie” is a reggae term that embodies sensations of warmth and positivity. It is seen as a mindset to strive toward, and it is the inspiration behind the San Diego-based band HIRIE. The “H” in the name pays homage to the Hawaiian roots of the band’s front woman. Inspired by the spirituality surrounding irie, the […]
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‘The Emma Peel Game’ explores darkness of gender-based violence
In the underground punk rock world, women no longer sit in the wings but command center stage. However, the spotlight can be dangerously blinding. Cuesta College’s production of “The Emma Peel Game” explores this world and the lives of the women living in it. Directed by bree valle* and written by Cal Poly theatre professor […]
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Cal Poly singers send off choir director with “A Christmas Celebration”
PolyPhonics, the University Singers and Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble rang in the holiday season Saturday night with their choir concert “A Christmas Celebration” in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC). The show was a cheerful and festive affair, not only showcasing the talent of Cal Poly Choirs but that of special performers as […]
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KCPR’s Open Mic Night brings tunes for every taste
A crowd lined the walls and filled the floor of the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) Thursday night as music enthusiasts near and far gathered to attend KCPR’s Fall Open Mic Night. Bands, singers and songwriters as well as one comedian took center stage to captivate an audience of Cal Poly students, San Luis […]
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“Loving:” A character-driven look into the landmark court case
Far too often when a film is centered around a famous historical event or landmark court case, instead of focusing on compelling characters and interesting stories behind the events, viewers are forced to sit through preachy and vapid speeches that are emotionally manipulative and hammer home the obvious fact that the good guys are right. […]
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David Sedaris mixes humor and sentiment at the PAC
David Sedaris brought more than just essays to his reading session at the PAC Tuesday night.
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Diwali Festival provides light in times of darkness
The Indian Student Association celebrates Diwali yearly, inviting people of all backgrounds to join in on the fun.
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“Cosi” shows the powerful effect of theater
Theater takes you out of the real world and into a new one. This power is as unique as the stories theater tells. Often you can relate your own experiences to those expressed in a play and sometimes you’re even transported to a different time, place and world for a few hours. The theatre and […]
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‘Certain Women’: A fascinating character study
Most of the time, when a movie has no plot or interesting buildup, it’s a smart idea to stay far away from it for your own sanity (unless it’s so bad it’s good). After all, how is it possible to be invested in a movie that gives you no reason to care about it? When […]
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Architecture students show off furniture designs at Vellum
In 2004, local design and build firm Vellum Design Build paired with Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) to host a furniture-building competition. The purpose was to push students to think outside the box when it comes to design. During Nov. 4-5, Vellum Design Build and CAED hosted their 13th installment of […]