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Top 5 places to jog in SLO County

Ever feel like there are so many running shoes to choose from, yet so little places to run?

In today’s high-paced, health-conscious society many people say they love to run, but can’t stand chugging away on the treadmill. The truth about running in San Luis Obispo, however, is that in such a naturally beautiful and diverse ecosystem, burning rubber at the local gym should only be a last resort.

'Nacho Libre' nacho average movie

If the thought of Jack Black dressed in baby blue tights prancing about and wrestling midgets as vicious as gremlins sounds like a party to you, perhaps “Nacho Libre” isn’t as bad as they say.

From the director/writer of “Napoleon Dynamite,” Jared Hess, comes the anxiously awaited and Haylie Duff cameo-free follow-up, “Nacho Libre.

'Southern California Kind of Love'

Downtown Brew will host a “musical love affair” on June 27 when Unwritten Law lead singer Scott Russo and his girlfriend Aimee Allen take the stage with their self-entitled punk rock band Scott and Aimee.

The newly established collaboration between beaus Russo and Allen came as a refreshing surprise to many Unwritten Law fans, according to Scott and Aimee’s profile on www.

SLO resident arrested for stealing $4,000 in pipes from Cloud 9

A 22-year-old San Luis Obispo resident broke into Cloud 9 Imports on California Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday and stole nearly $4,000 worth of glass smoking pipes, according to a press release issued by the San Luis Obispo Police Department. Officers arrived at the smoke and tobacco shop after a large window was shattered, tripping an audible alarm.

Cal Poly student arrested for drunk driving, hit-and-run activity

A Cal Poly student was arrested early Thursday morning, on suspicion of a DUI and seven counts of hit and run. Shortly after midnight on June 8, the San Luis Obispo Police Department received a call from a concerned motorist who was following a seemingly drunk driver.

X-Men 3: Flat lining end to a promising trilogy

Ryan Chartrand “X-Men: The Last Stand” is easily the most Hollywood of the “X-Men” films, but no matter how much I try to hate it, the fact remains: I want to see it again. You needn’t worry if you skipped…

Ode to Sake Bombs

Amy Asman Smooth, sweet-as-honey Sapporo suds splashing on the table Alcohol sure does taste better infused with rice wine Kirin dragons dance off the label into frosted cups Everybody count, "Ichi, ni, san…"   Bombs away, baby! Open wide and…

The Top Ten Sports Stories of the Year

Frank Stranzl NCAA sanctions, conference championships, the end of a coaching dynasty, national recognition for several individuals and an annual dose of NCAA tournament snubs – the 2005-06 Cal Poly athletic calendar saw monumental success and near catastrophe. The Mustang…

What a kick to the balls

Girls will often complain of the sensitivity of their bosoms. It’s not that I parade around roughhousing titties, it’s just that I’ve noticed an accidental lateral nudge is enough to rile them into grimaced claims about pain that’s the feminine…

Bicyclists should stick to the driving laws too

I was walking from the parking structure to building 26 and had to cross the street at South Perimeter and Via Carta. Before I stepped into the crosswalk, I looked for cars and other hazards. I had barely stepped out…

With the right attitude, music can play up confidence

When I was little, I took piano lessons. I started at age 9, and continued through high school. For those nine years, nothing in the world could faze me when my fingers touched those smooth, slick keys. To this day,…