Get your buzz on: coffee shops of SLO

When your second round of midterms hits, the library might not cut it as a prime study spot. After all, spending dozens of hours scrunched between books (which may be older than your parents) and a guy blasting Tyga from…

SLO Brew goes punk with Menzingers this weekend

For the first time ever, The Menzingers are coming to San Luis Obispo. SLO Brewing Company (SLO Brew) hosts the punk rock band on July 14, along with the punk band Bouncing Souls. Matt Rice, graphic communication junior, said he’s…

What goes around comes around: alumna pursues social change project

Chaz Daum and Clayton Cole are currently working with U.S.-based manufacturers for production. Above is a prototype of the stainless steel cuff which will be stamped with “KARMAFLOWS.ORG” on the front and a unique set of numbers on the back.…

Cal Poly Arts announces 2012-13 lineup

The 2012-13 Cal Poly Arts season is shaping up to be the best one yet, according to Cal Poly Arts Director Steve Lerian. “I’m very bullish,” he said. “This is our best line up since I got here.” Lerian said…

Landmark Bike Arch threatened by city and vandalism

The house of 880 Upham St. was easy to spot thanks to a rainbow-colored archway made entirely of bicycles. The community supports the Bike Arch, according to the builder; however, regulations and vandalism threaten its continued existence. Mechanical engineering senior…

Downtown Mission Plaza burns with Funky Flames

Old-school funk rocks downtown San Luis Obispo once again when Burning James and the Funky Flames return to Concerts in the Plaza Jun 29. James Scoolis (guitar and vocals) said the band plays music that is personally interesting to him.…

A bittersweet goodbye to freshman year

Everyone said that college would be the fastest four (five or six) years of our lives and that freshman year would go by the quickest. Though I anticipated it, I never thought I would have reached this point as rapidly…

Advice to graduates past and present

Erik Hanson is a graduate student pursuing a master of public policy and Mustang Daily graduate columnist. For some of you, graduation has finally arrived. And while this may be a time to celebrate with friends and family, inevitably, a…

Poly grad attempts to shatter world records

In the middle of Texas, a blonde woman in spandex is cruising down the shoulder of the highway on rollerblades. With the nearest town miles away, she happily skates along. Cal Poly alumna Kacie Fischer is attempting to shatter five…

Conservative says his final farewell

Yes, my friends. That sad day has come — a day which will live in infamy. Today, I unveil my last Mustang Daily masterpiece before I go off and become famous somewhere. I understand that a handful of readers will…