Downtown San Luis Obispo has seen a chain reaction in the past year. Well, a chain store reaction, that is.
In the past 12 months or so, the downtown area has seen about 15 new stores open, eight of which have been part of a chain. These include U.S. shopping mall favorites like Abercrombie & Fitch, California Pizza Kitchen, Talbots, Pottery Barn and more.
This fall, the University Police Department won’t offer much new relief for students looking to park on campus.
“The situation this year is good and bad; good in that the same spaces will be available as when students left, but there won’t be any big improvements awaiting them,” said UPD Associate Director Cindy Campbell.
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, formerly the College of Agriculture, is the fourth largest undergraduate agriculture program in the nation. The college includes over 3,500 students in 18 majors, and awards 650 baccalaureate degrees each year, launching students into the No.
This year, Cal Poly’s radio station, KCPR 91.3 FM, will upgrade its studio and expand its coverage area. The station, which began broadcasting in 1968, is one of the only nonprofit college radio stations and is completely run by student volunteers.
The current studio is located on the second floor of building 26 and will be moved to the third floor next to the CPTV room.
New Year’s trumps Christmas by far. A school day lasts from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., not including homework. Parents are the ultimate deciders, even when they are wrong. And girls and boys rarely touch, although drinking is permitted in celebratory occasions as early as age 10.
Ah, there is nothing like being in debt.
Every year when FAFSA time comes around, I have to start thinking about the upcoming year and the fact that I need to take out some loans to get me through the school year. I tell myself that debt is an investment, probably the same line other students in the same boat tell themselves.
They may scare you, you may despise them and you may put them off for as long as possible, but sooner or later, you’ll have to confront them. That’s right, we’re talking about general education classes.
Although some general education classes may have an empty reputation, others out there aren’t so bad.
If you are bored with your everyday burger and fries, try some of these local eateries that offer delicious ethnic foods.
Mexican
For the most authentic Mexican food on the Central Coast, take a drive up U.S. Highway 1 through Morro Bay and stop at the Chapala Market.
Just because you’re a new student doesn’t mean you have to be confined to boxes of Easy Mac and expired bags of popcorn. A spin of creativity can turn any typical dorm room snack into a tasty (and quick) bite to eat.
Not-So-Common Ramen Salad
1 package Top Ramen (your favorite!)
4 cups spinach leaves, torn
3/4 cups cooked and diced chicken (found in grocery store’s deli section)
1/2 cup grapes, halved
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained
?1/4 red onion, sliced thinly
?1/4 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing
Cook noodles according to package directions, but do not add flavor packets.
Bon Temps Creole Caf‚
1000 Olive St.
San Luis Obispo
(805) 544-2100
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
House Specialty: Gumbo and red beans and rice
Student Special: Steak and egg special before 9 a.m. for $5.99
About Us: This traditional Louisiana style restaurant offers unique meals like jambalaya, eggs benedict, corn bread and boiled peanuts for affordable prices.
While you’ve still got your parents – and their wallets-in town, you’ve got to celebrate over dinner. San Luis Obispo is full of restuarants that the whole family will enjoy and the Mustang Daily set out to find the five best.
Alex Madonna’s Copper Caf‚ and Steak House
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo
(805) 784-2430
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