brennan angel During the two months a year that San Luis Obispo gets a little chilly, it can be difficult to shelve the Rainbow sandals and T-shirts for something a bit warmer. This winter season, some of downtown San Luis…
A Lengthy and Thorough Symposium in Regards to the Recent Discussions of the San Luis Obispo System of Public Transportation
Douglas B. Bruzzone and Michael Matzke Editor's note: "Two Classy Gents" is an online excluse humor column. Recently, several members of the San Luis Obispo community have arrived at a new topic of discourse. We cannot stand idly by while…
Hot turkey without breaking a sweat
If you want to gobble up a good Thanksgiving meal in San Luis Obispo without roasting a 20-pound bird yourself, there’s good news: several local restaurants are offering holiday feasts. That means you don’t have to go cold turkey on…
"Harry Potter" is rushed, but still enjoyable
Ryan Chartrand In my first column of the year, I asked Cal Poly a question that leads up to this very day: have you ever read a book that quenched your thirst for life so much that you went and…
Author provides 'cultural perspective'
sheila sobchhik Carving out personal identity in the fast-paced world of early adulthood, local author Azarm Ghareman lays out a mixed bag of cultural struggles and revelations in finding oneself with her newly released book: “Longing For A Land: The…
Goth People: Get Over It
Douglas B. Bruzzone and Michael Matzke Dear Goth People, We know you’re probably crying your lame goth tears all over this letter, and we just wanted to let you know something: no one cares about you. Not your mom, not…
Q&A with MxPX
Mariecar Mendoza (MM) Mariecar Mendoza, Diversions editor (YR) Yuri Ruley, drummer for MxPx MM: What is the question you hate getting asked the most by reporters? – So I don’t ask it. YR: Not that I hate it, but…
Mountains provide challenge and inspiration
Jen Boudevin The hills of San Luis Obispo will be alive with the sound of music as the Cal Poly Symphony celebrates the mountains in its fall concert. The symphony begins its 2005-2006 season at 8 p.m. this Saturday with…
Don't 'Panic,' MxPx rocks
Mariecar Mendoza Don’t know what MxPx stands for? Well, that means one of two things: you’re not a fan or you’re not looking hard enough. Either way, don’t ask Mike, Tom or Yuri – they’ve been asked the question thousands…
It's the Glue that's Crazy, Not Me
Mariecar Mendoza Deep inside intestines lined with freedom crimes, she’s reaching in. Searches far and wide for nothing at all; shaking hands where pad met lead. A breath she took, one that you can’t hold. Pretty pain…
The art of doodling
Jen Boudevin While doodling provides an avenue of distraction for many students bored in lecture, few take it to the “extreme” that Tony Kendig does. “Dreamscapes,” an exhibit featuring his pen and ink doodles, will open with a reception from…