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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Annual literary magazine turning pens
Cal Poly’s award-winning annual literary magazine “Byzantium” serves as a stepping-stone for serious writers, English professor and “Byzantium” adviser Kevin Clark said. The magazine has turned out award-winning and published poets and fiction writers since its beginning. The magazine began as a senior project back in 1990 by English major Jocelyn Webb. “Byzantium” publishes literary […]
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Enrolling in the odd: Unique classes Cal Poly offers
Many students look through PASS (Plan a Student Schedule) every quarter searching for the best schedule, but beyond this, some students discover and sign up for the most bizarre classes. Among these odd classes are introduction to meat science, biofuels, rhetoric of the image, modern physics for poets and cooperative games and activities. Cooperative games and activities, […]
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‘Confessions of a Love Junkie’ returns by popular demand
It’s like flicking on a light switch, co-creator and co-director of “Confessions of a Love Junkie” Zheila Pouraghabagher said. Once the shine circle is complete, she’s ready to perform; it’s go time. In two weeks, San Luis Obispo sees the return of “Confessions of a Love Junkie” at Alex and Faye Spanos Theater on Aug. 17 […]
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Meet the Multicultural Center: A source of knowledge and fun
An introduction to Cal Poly’s center for culture and diversity.
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Explore the SLO Arts culture on a dime
Although San Luis Obispo is a small town, the art scene is prolific, alive, and affordable for students.
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New shop brings fresh batches
In the likes of the recent sweet shop openings such as Rocket Fizz and Sugar Daddy’s Bake Shop, it still seems San Luis Obispo has yet to satisfy its sweet tooth. Maybe Batch, an ice cream sandwich restaurant that opened last month, will do the trick. Specializing in homemade ice cream sandwiches, Batch was opened […]
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Bare Feet continues to grow as headliners at SLO Brew
Alternative reggae band Bare Feet has been rocking out at San Luis Obispo Brewing Company (SLO Brew) for four years now, and are finally becoming regular headliners. Opening for bigger bands taught Bare Feet quite a bit, Leif Garrovillas, one of the band’s bassists, guitarists and vocalists said. He said they gained experience and looked […]
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Former Cal Poly professor releases sci-fi graphic novel at Comic-Con 2012
Former Cal Poly mechanical engineering and education technology professor Louis Rosenberg wrote the screenplay “UPGRADE,” which has been adapted into a graphic novel. The novel was released in June and announced at this year’s Comic-Con. “UPGRADE” tells of a futuristic world where humans upgrade themselves. The people are driven to upgrade their lives not because […]
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Leaping to London: Day readies for Summer Olympic Games
When considering Sharon Day’s long list of accomplishments at the collegiate level, the Olympic Games seemed almost like the natural progression for her athletic career. The London games will be her second time competing in the Olympics, but this time around she, along with fellow Cal Poly alumna Stephanie Brown Trafton, will take part in […]
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Theodoropoulos named new architecture dean
Christine Theodoropoulos, the current head of the architecture department at the University of Oregon, was named the new dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design on Tuesday, according to a press release. Theodoropoulos has held her current position at the University of Oregon for the past nine years. As the head of the department, […]