J.J. Jenkins is a business administration junior and Mustang Daily study abroad columnist Words can’t do Barcelona justice. That’s why you just have to see it to believe. But the key to any weekend trip in a foreign city is…
Thanksgiving dinner: an exercise in moderation
Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and Mustang Daily health columnist. Distant relatives have purchased their plane tickets, Dad pre-ordered the turkey a week ago and all football games planned for Nov. 27 are TiVo’d. Anyone else ready for Thanksgiving?…
Evening with an Artist benefits SARP Center
Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net A little taste of San Luis Obispo culture could be found at Edna Valley Vineyards on Saturday night in the form of the Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center’s signature fundraising event, Evening with an Artist.…
On the runway, raising awareness
Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Glitter, glamour and a gold bodysuit illuminated Chumash Auditorium on Friday, as people dressed as magicians, lion tamers, puppets and Siamese twins came together in support of transgender awareness. A group of recreation, parks and…
ASI events: behind the stage
Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net Students can often find musical artists rapping, singing or strumming in the University Union (UU) Plaza during the week. Sometimes performers even come out at sunset to play for Cal Poly. Other days, students can enjoy comedians,…
Alumnus brings ‘Learn By Doing’ to local Mediterranean restaurant
Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net Cal Poly alumnus Samir Aburashed is taking his “Learn By Doing” roots to a whole new level. He’s the new owner of the closest restaurant to campus — Fattoush, a Mediterranean eatery on Santa Rosa Boulevard. While…
Living The Radlife: new clothing store opens downtown
Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net In a town filled with surf boutiques and women’s apparel, The Radlife is a new kind of boutique — one aimed at making its customers look “cool.” “The Radlife is kind of anyone’s perception of…
What’s brewing at SLO Brew: four shows not to miss
Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. As this quarter comes to its closing weeks, it’s important to remember to balance an intensified study schedule with some down time. For music fans such as myself, down…
Climbing St. Peter’s Basilica, delving into San Lorenzo
Erica Husting is a journalism junior and Mustang Daily study abroad columnist. It took 551 stairs to reach the top of the cupola. I was literally hovering over Rome. I had made it to the top of St. Peter’s Basilica…
New dance club joins downtown SLO
Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net A new club will hit the streets of downtown San Luis Obispo in January. Eye Candy, an 18-and-up dance club on Osos Street, will be the only club located downtown to cater to those under 21. “I…
Students show their support for breast cancer
Two different groups of students at Cal Poly have found two ways to fundraise for a charitable cause — the fight against breast cancer. Rock the Tatas People can dance the night away while raising money for the American Cancer…