I believe Cal Poly’s entrance into the Big Sky Conference misbrands Cal Poly academically, misidentifies it regionally, creates few if any rivalries or fan excitement and does not enhance the prestige of the university. Cal Poly has evolved under the leadership of…
Looking for summer love? Don’t use Craigslist!
Summer love is an enticing thought to fill in lonely days. The choice to turn to Craigslist or find someone in person is a decision that needs to be made.
Smoked Beer? No. Rauchbier!
Dear beer drinkers, brewers and appreciators, Let’s talk about smoked beer. Once a common flavor in all beers brewed around the world, smoky beers are all but extinct except in Bamberg, Germany and of course on the American craft beer…
Obama’s Poor Way of Dealing
President Obama always seems to hide away from the public eye at times when he should be attacking issues head-on.
Good beer is colorblind
I’ll let you guys in on a little secret: I didn’t enjoy beer at all until a scant three years ago. My first sip of beer came as a kid when I picked up my dad’s Milwaukee’s Best instead of my Coke and took a sip. It was about the most rancid thing I’d ever tasted.
Bestselling Baldacci writes unexpectedly softhearted novel
Wish You Well” is set in 1940 New York City for the Cardinal family — made up of the celebrated writer Jack Cardinal, doting mother and wife Amanda, uncommonly clever 12-year-old Lou, and shy but soft-hearted seven-year-old Oz.
It is time for a shorter season in baseball
The Major League Baseball season is way too long as it stands now. As a fan, I do not care about baseball until the postseason nears because the season just drags on. Baseball needs to shorten their season to make the games more meaningful and important and hold interest in the game.
When being thin equals being perfect
With its slogan, “It’s great to be thin!” Zantrex isn’t just stuffing its product down viewer throats — it is slapping us with an idea that makes people sick and kills thousands a year.
Laws should be simple and all-encompassing to be fair
We are a country of laws and many would say those laws are what keeps our society civilized and allows us to generally go about our business in an orderly and structured society.
Injuries below the belt: What to do on the way to the ER
Like any other part of the body, our naughty bits are prone to injury. However, unlike more run-of-the-mill cuts and scrapes, we are less likely to seek medical attention for these afflictions.