Not many bands can say they have known each other since preschool and grade school. With eight albums, 20 years and many tours under its belt, Jimmy Eat World is a veteran band that consistently makes relevant music. What’s its secret? Jimmy Eat World guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton believes it is because of the bond they have as a band.
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Pageantry 101: From tomboy to pageant princess
Agricultural education and communication senior Elida Moore had no idea what she was signing up for when she agreed to be a part of Miss California Mid-State Fair this past summer. A self-proclaimed tomboy, Moore had shown animals at the fair before, but had never stepped out of the Livestock Pavilion arena and onto the more glamorous setting of the pageant stage.
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No Money, No Problem: Maximize your student discounts
You have grown up hearing about the “broke college student.” But now that you are on your own without mom or dad’s wallet conveniently close by, the stereotype has quickly become a reality. Luckily for students, businesses in San Luis Obispo want to help.
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Maximize your meal plan
Transitioning to college is difficult, but using Cal Poly’s offered meal plans makes living away from home easier. Not having to cook every meal allows students to focus on balancing their time studying, working and hanging out with friends. But what happens when, halfway through the quarter, you run out of Plu$ Dollars? And how do you make sure you have a varied, nutritious diet every week of the year?
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How to become an official SLO resident
You’re all settled in your dorm room. You have thousands of pictures covering your walls and bulletin board. Your extra-long twin bed is made. You have everything in the perfect spot. Now what? Get out of that dorm room! Whether you have lived in the same city your whole life or have moved around to all 50 states, everyone has the same chance to explore the interesting city where you’re attending college. With luck, you will be spending four — or more — amazing years in San Luis Obispo. It is never too early to discover what your favorite hangouts and activities will be.
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Art Bar SLO brings out the artist in you
You could hear the paintbrush strokes hitting the canvas, the clinking of wine glasses and laughter as the creative bug swept the room. The swish of paintbrushes being cleansed in the water jars, the mesh of different musical styles to inspire and the chatter of admiration as each painting was applauded for its individuality. These are the sounds of the Art Bar SLO, housed in the Granada Hotel and Bistro on Morro Street.
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HBSA fashion show means business
Students strutted down the catwalk sporting blazers, appropriately sized high heels and ties in Chumash Auditorium this past Friday to raise money for a scholarship for a future Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA) member.
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Shwayze to w(rap) up spring quarter with UU concert
Rapper Shwayze will get the University Union (UU) Plaza “Buzzin’” when he performs a free concert on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Year’s last ATOG proves ‘poetry is contagious’
Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net The sound of snapping, whoops of agreement and resounding “Word!”s filled Chumash Auditorium as the final Another Type of Groove (ATOG) of the year unfolded Wednesday evening. Organized by the MultiCultural Center, the spoken word event gave the opportunity for any student to show off his or her talent in an open mic […]
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ASI dives into new music venue
The sun is out, you are sitting on a chaise lounge next to the Cal Poly Recreation Center leisure pool, catching some rays.
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Record Store Day comes to SLO record stores
Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net Do you crave the sound of the needle finding its way into vinyl grooves? Are you familiar with the origins of the acronyms LP and EP? If so, you probably already know that Record Store Day is coming up on Saturday. For those who don’t have their favorite Record Store Day releases […]