Over the course of history, society has generally suffered only a minority of the population to act as professional humanitarians. After all, the career humanitarian is a unique breed. The humanitarian seeks alms for the poor and must, in turn, seek alms for himself to continue his alms-seeking vocation.
Event adds flavor to local charities
Locals showed up to toast and taste the town for a good cause on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Mitchell Park.
To do it or not to do it: That is the question
You’re right. I talk a big game. I basically declared war on the Sex and Dating column at the beginning of this quarter, crying for a change from its former mediocrity.
Local and international internships that make difference
Sustainability-oriented and green-minded internships may just be a more fulfilling way to spend your summer during a down economy.
A Cal Poly brewed cup of tea
Alex Pryor and David Karr do not take cream and sugar with their tea. The Cal Poly alums prefer their brew from deep in the jungle, and thanks to Pryor’s senior project they are now bringing it to you in a way that is helping sustain the world.
New Web site gives authors a place to publish
Jordisbooks.com, which was launched two months ago by a San Luis Obispo County resident, helps get budding artists noticed by publishers and readers. Two Cal Poly students have helped to market the site as part of their senior project.
Going into withdrawals with Delirium Tremens
eople often ask me, “Scott, you’re a beer critic. So what’s your favorite beer?” But since this is the last week of classes and hence my last column, I figured I might as well answer that burning question that is undoubtedly on the minds of my readers.
Credit card reform bill makes college living harder
The recently-passed credit card reform bill is a supposed effort to protect us poor, naïve students from being exploited by the big, powerful credit card companies preying down on us — but honestly, this bill stinks of exactly the kind of paternalism most of us have outgrown by the time we’re in college.
Senior project show takes over University Art Gallery
Historically, the culmination of art and design seniors’ artistic progression depicted through their final projects have been displayed off campus. But for the first time, students and faculty can waltz into the University Art Gallery to experience the artists’ take on pertinent issues relevant to college students.
“Looney” tunes hit PAC
Cartoon aficionados and interested listeners alike can experience the nostalgia of childhood when saxophonist and clarinetist Don Byron performs cartoon-inspired jazz at the Performing Arts Center tonight at 8 p.m.
‘Angels’ entertaining but lacks substance
Three years ago “The Da Vinci Code,” one of the most commercially successful and controversial movies of all time, was released to both considerable criticism and universal skepticism.