Janice Edman We all have that internal dialogue constantly running in our minds, and usually it’s pretty ho-hum ” “Did I turn off the curling iron? That car is driving soooo slow- Ooh, cute skirt” ” but when the…
Law restricts violent games
Children under the age of 18 are now prohibited from buying extremely violent video games after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 1179 last month. The bill, written by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Tom Leland Yee, requires that games be…
'Kiss' and tell: director talks about latest film
Setting the bar for noir films, “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,” starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer and Michelle Monaghan brings something to look forward to in theaters this month. With toxic pulp humor, the movie, directed by Shane Black (screenwriter…
Controversial Middle Eastern speaker addresses peace issues
kiel carreau Chumash Auditorium was politically split Monday night when writer Nonie Darwish, an American woman of Middle Eastern descent, spoke about how politics and religion divide the Jewish and Muslim communities and how both groups can overcome that division.…
Maasai warrior visits campus
sheila sobchik Cal Poly students had a unique chance to gain insight into a different way of herding when Maasai warrior Samson Parashina visited campus on Tuesday. Parashina – who prefers to be called Samson – has traveled to the…
California rejects all propositions
Emily Logan After the results came in, San Luis Obispo County voters agreed with the rest of the state, as citizens voted “no” on every proposition except Propsitions 74 and 75. California voters shot down every proposition, making the election…
Coach "K" 11-10-05
Frank Stranzl Quick Recap: Cal Poly and Eastern Washington combined for more than 1,000 yards of offense and 75 points in a game that defined the term,”Shootout.” For Poly, it was the combination of the “Young Guns” (Matt Brennan, James…
Frankly Speaking 11-9-05
Frank Stranzl Just 128 more days until March Madness begins! Heck yes! There is no sport I love to watch more than college basketball. Time-tested rivalry and tradition combined with team-oriented strategy and an emphasis on fundamentals makes the college…
Ending bus stop blues
Tyler Middlestadt With parking being a nightmare for anybody arriving on campus in the busy hours of the morning, students have recently been seeking alternative methods of getting to school. One of the most popular has been riding the bus,…
'Proof' makes regional debut at Poly
Emily Logan Cal Poly’s theater and dance department will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Proof,” running Thursdays through Saturdays, Nov. 10 through Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in the Spanos Theatre. These performances will mark the regional stage premiere of…