Joe Sargent I am starting a new research field and anyone who wants to join me can feel free to contact me. What study you ask? It is the study of the migratory pattern of the downtown drinker. If you…
Autolux revs up
Mariecar Mendoza Autolux is luscious. The Los Angeles trio (DMZ Records) floats like a breeze with gorgeous, soft melodies, densely textured backgrounds and smooth, reverberating voCarlals. And they hold up live – during their Dec. 17 show in the Rec…
Student art goes 'officially urban'
nick coury Regina Nicolas has made art at the University Union Gallery “officially urban.” Nicolas, a studio art senior who said her life has been impacted by the hip-hop culture, will debut pieces she has created that are a culmination…
Game-to-movie adaptations will show no mercy
Ryan Chartrand They have returned and they are coming for us all. They have gathered in numbers greater than ever before. This time, they intend to leave no survivors. Stay away from your television at all times to avoid their…
'Canada' is out of this universe
Ryan Chartrand Boards of Canada, hailed as the most important band of electronica music in recent years, has returned with its third album, cryptically titled “The Campfire Headphase.” The group, most praised for its genius expedition into ambient techno on…
Student filmmakers explore the gray area in 'butterflywheel'
Ryan Chartrand Cal Poly’s film students are at it again, this time advocating the need for a film major after the screening of the new artistic film, “the butterflywheel.” The film will premiere Dec. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m.…
A Grand Mother's Prayer
Mariecar Mendoza Picking petals off the rose It never crossed my mind to go She loves me not; she loves me so Now I know how it goes. You live in a free country But you’ve got no choice…
Five fun flicks for the holidays
Tonya Strickland With three weeks off for winter break, students could go crazy with screaming little cousins and homemade sweaters or knitted gifts. Luckily these five holiday films can be found at the corner rental store or quite possibly on…
Cast calling all cowboys
Graphic by Louise Dolby The head of casting for a major reality production company has been roaming San Luis Obispo stables, fields and bars looking for the next reality show cowboy. Starting today at 11 a.m., casting call auditions will…
King Kong (the game) is short, but definitely sweet
Ryan Chartrand Greetings fellow screeners! What do Jack Black, Adrian Brody and Naomi Watts all have in common? They all witnessed Peter Jackson shed several pounds of weight before anyone had a chance to scream "Wait, where's Tom Bombadil?!" Peter…