In what police anticipated would be a busy Halloween weekend, Cal Poly and its surrounding neighborhoods produced relatively low crime rates, according to University Police Department (UPD). UPD chief Bill Watton said last weekend was slightly more active than most weekends this year, but was still less than the spike Halloween normally brings about in […]
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Bringing guns to the bar
The alternative-electronic music group Shiny Toy Guns will make its first appearance in San Luis Obispo with a live DJ set at SLO Brewing Co. (SLO Brew) Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. “We love playing small towns and new territories,” synthesizer and bass player Jeremy Dawson said. Dawson will perform at SLO Brew along with vocalist Carah Faye […]
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Leanne Fogg runs through the pain
Pain is often associated with running. Not many people voluntarily put themselves through grueling races and head-spinning workouts, but senior cross-country runner Leanne Fogg has overcome much more than a tough race. “I believe I can put myself through more pain than anyone else,” Fogg said. “I’m willing to hurt more than anyone else standing […]
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'Macbeth' gets recast with 'The Simpsons'
Shakespeare’s famous tragedy gets a new spin Monday, Nov. 7 at the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) when Simpsons characters play the roles, turning “Macbeth” into “MacHomer.” The best part? The entire show is conducted by one man; Dora and Gemini award-winning actor and writer Rick Miller. Canadian born Miller will mimic the voices […]
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Oberhelman striving for student athlete success
Anyone walking into the office of Don Oberhelman would know right away that he is the traditional “sports guy.” Calendars for Cal Poly men’s and women’s basketball teams hang on the walls, across from photographs of Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Bases and other sporting trophies are gathered under one desk, while a three-foot-long statue of […]
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Comeback for Mustangs cinches Great West tie
At noon, kicker James Langford sat in Sierra Vista Regional Center with a sharp pain running through his chest. At nine, Langford channelled that pain to the South Dakota sideline with a game-winning 39-yard kick as the Mustangs completed an improbable comeback after being down 14 points in the fourth quarter and then winning 27-24. […]
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'Planet's best green journalist' speaks at Cal Poly
Renowned author, environmentalist and founder of multiple climate control campaigns Bill McKibben presented his lecture, “Brave New Planet: The Fight for a Livable Climate”, at the Fremont theater Sunday, followed by a meet-and-greet on Cal Poly’s campus today. McKibben, who Time Magazine called “the planet’s best green journalist,” will field questions from students and faculty […]
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Staying 'Aware Awake Alive'
As Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong extends his hand for a handshake, he reveals a black wristband with the words “Aware Awake Alive,” in blue writing. “Aware Awake Alive is teaching Cal Poly students to look out for each other,” he said. “And that’s a lesson we can take everywhere.” Prompted by the 2008 death […]
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Montgomery back from books with 'High I.Q.'
At 5-foot-6, he doesn’t look like a prototypical offensive weapon. But watch No. 30 patrol the outer flanks of a soccer pitch, and you’ll notice his agility and unique ability to dodge opposing defenders with seamless ease. Two years removed from the game by his own choice, Kyle Montgomery has returned and picked up right where […]
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Floral photography exhibition gets extended viewing opportunity
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (SLOBG) is extending viewing for local artist Sabrina Rouse’s “Circle of Life,” a photographic collection of the life cycle of flowers. The floral art exhibition, held in SLOBG’s Oak Glen Pavilion, opens Thursday and goes until Jan. 31. “’Circle of Life’ is a stunning photographic collection capturing intimate glimpses […]
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Cal Poly students rally to join 'Occupy' movement
Cal Poly students have taken the Occupy SLO movement to campus. Currently in its introductory phase, Occupy Cal Poly lacks membership and organization according to its leaders, but they hope to see consistent growth in the coming weeks. English junior and Occupy Cal Poly member Eric Liewald said Occupy Cal Poly is going to make […]