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Senior project show takes over University Art Gallery

Historically, the culmination of art and design seniors’ artistic progression depicted through their final projects have been displayed off campus. But for the first time, students and faculty can waltz into the University Art Gallery to experience the artists’ take on pertinent issues relevant to college students.

Eighteen Mustangs to compete in west regional

The Mustangs were without top sprinter Jarred Houston who had been injured in spring football practice. Houston was expected to be one of Cal Poly’s major contributors when the NCAA West Regional begins today.

Hackleman on White, Liddell and New Gym

John Hackleman may train one of the baddest mixed martial artists of all-time in former Cal Poly wrestler Chuck Liddell, but he never trained for the battle that’s he’s undertaking outside the cage with UFC President Dana White.

“Looney” tunes hit PAC

Cartoon aficionados and interested listeners alike can experience the nostalgia of childhood when saxophonist and clarinetist Don Byron performs cartoon-inspired jazz at the Performing Arts Center tonight at 8 p.m.

‘Angels’ entertaining but lacks substance

Three years ago “The Da Vinci Code,” one of the most commercially successful and controversial movies of all time, was released to both considerable criticism and universal skepticism.

Cal Poly alum, local volunteer dies in tragic dunes accident

Cal Poly alumnus Christopher Meadows, 24, passed away Sunday while on a volunteer search and rescue emergency call. He is fondly remembered by his Cal Poly peers as a positive, considerate person who enjoyed his volunteer work.

Living the Dream

An unheralded soccer player crosses the pond to tryout with a renowned English Premier League (EPL) soccer team. No, this isn’t a script outline of an upcoming soccer film; it’s the true story of former Cal Poly midfielder Anton Peterlin.

North Korean government deserves world condemnation

Last Thursday, President Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney gave national security speeches on the same day. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the timing was a coincidence — at least on the President’s side.

Lekman provides a soundtrack for real life, comes to SLO Saturday

A few months ago, I drove down Highway 1 through Big Sur in the early afternoon. The light blue sky unfolded out into the ocean as I hugged the turns in my Jetta blasting Jens Lekman’s dreamy “Night Falls Over Kortedala” through the open sunroof.

Letter: Starkey held some responsibility in his own death

The greeks do have some responsibility in the matter, but should not be held accountable. The fact of the matter is that Carson chose to be at that party and chose to drink what was offered him.

Student veteran looks to connect with others

Cal Poly student and Army Reserves veteran Jesse Grothaus hopes to start a club on campus to reconnect with fellow student veterans, but has hit a red tape roadblock just in getting the signatures needed to found the club.