The separation of church and state is a famous concept in American politics. Even though the phrase is not found in the Constitution, its equivalent meaning is usually derived from the First Amendment — “Congress shall make no law respecting…
Operatic pro comes to Cal Poly
The Cal Poly Music Department will host professional opera singer Harris Tuesday to teach and critique some of Cal Poly’s music majors with emphases in voice in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center at Cal Poly at 5 p.m.
Perfect your Christmas caroling with a little help from the leek
As caroling season approaches, leeks conveniently reach the peak of their season and offer the prime opportunity for the hungry and musically inept to register this old ruler’s words with reality.
Home cooking remedies homesickness for freshman
Freshman columnist, Hannah Croft, reaps the long-desired rewards of being friends with benefits, which include the joys of a home cooked meal.
Democratic Congress had it coming
Conservative columnist Andrew Nenow discusses why he believes Republicans picked up 65 seats in the house.
Comedian Margaret Cho brings ‘raunchy’ act to SLO
On Dec. 2 Margaret Cho will perform a comedy act at the Alex Madonna Expo Center as part of her Cho Dependent Tour.
Spice up Thanksgiving dinner with a little help from the ‘bounceberry’
This holiday season, as the family gathers for the holiday tradition of Thanksgiving, your loved ones will be ever grateful for the tantalizing flavor that dances on the tips of their tongues as they savor the North American native cranberry atop their turkey.
Calling all super seniors — time for graduate school
Having milked the teat that is your parent’s college savings almost completely dry after four (ha, yeah right!), five or six years, you will finally graduate this fall, winter or spring. And while our abundant and plentiful job market awaits you, the idea of remaining in the cozy cocoon of academia a couple years longer sounds tempting.
Freshman faces faux Facebook ‘friends’
Facebook connections can lead to lifetime friendships, but more likely create awkward situations. Read on as our Freshman Columnist tells you how to make Facebook less creepy and more friendly.
SLOMA welcomes internationally-recognized 80-year-old sculptor
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) will be welcoming sculptures created by 80-year-old Bella Feldman Nov. 19 through Dec. 31.
The English Beat brings skanking to SLO
In the face of a slew of emerging youngster ska and reggae bands, ska band the English Beat has been playing along with an ever-changing group of musicians since 1978, and will be making its way to San Luis Obispo this Friday.