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Year/major:graphic communication senior (fifth year) at Cal Poly

Duration of internship:Spring 2011 to presentInternship duties:managing, marketing, event planning, and

graphic designing

How school helped with internship: More than anything [being president of]the Central Pacific Ski Club helped serve as a building block to everything else.Design stuff got me into Ski Club, and the organizational and communication

skills helped with the internship at Collective Effort Events.

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STUDENT GUIDE 11INTERNScontinued on pag

One of the most rewarding activitiesa student and future professionalcan take on is an internship. Sure,

some students get stuck bringing coffee tohigher-ups. But the lucky ones get the oppor-tunity to actually engage in hands-on workdirectly related to what they want to do in thefutureall while theyre still in school. Hereare a few students who have managed toland relevant internships.

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MargaretPackIntern at: On the Horizon Communications, a

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Year/major:journalism (with a concentration in pub-lic relations) senior (fourth year) at Cal Poly

Duration of internship:May 2011 to present

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placements, assists with press releases and e-mailblasts, handles follow-up inquiries from clients

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Intern at: Deloitte, a consulting firm based in SanFrancisco

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Duration of internship:June 16 to Aug. 19, 2011

Internship duties: flew back and forth between a clientsite in Phoenix, Ariz., and San Francisco, assisted with adocument management project, and collected all the de-liverables and documents from the project and uploadedthem to an online E-room that will serve as a repositoryfor all of the deliverables associated with the project

How school helped with internship:Deloitte mainlyrecruits business or IT students. There wasnt rel-evant coursework per se, but I used Excela lot. I

also took a data systems class.

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Sports rivalries are almost as oldas college itself. There are fewfeelings quite as exhilarating

as dressing up in your school colorsand screaming your heart out for yourteam. Its practically a sin not to go toat least one rivalry game during yourcollege career. Here, youll find thevery best games San Luis Obispo hasto offer, at both Cal Poly and Cuesta.

Cal Polyvs. UCSB When it comes to college soccer rival-ries, there are none as big or as fierce asCal Polys rivalry with UCSB. Just askCal Poly head soccer coach Paul Holocher. The stadiums are packed with morethan 10,000 spectators for every Blue-Green rivalry game. More than 73,000people have attended the games in thelast three years. At Cal Poly, students arrive clad ingreen and gold, covered in paint, andsporting their Poly scarves and Buck theGauchos T-shirts. The rivalry is as closeto a European soccer match as collegestudents can get in the United States,Holocher said. Its totally electric, he explained. Itspure passion on the field because theres

two great soccer programs competing withevery ounce of their heart and spirit. Last years Blue-Green rivalry game atCal Poly didnt disappoint Mustang fans.The two competing teams were tied untilthe 93rd minute, when midfielder ChrisGaschen scored in overtime. Cal Poly fansflooded the field in triumph. Cal Poly soccer players give their allon the field for every game, but theyreespecially conscious of the stakes againstUCSB, said center back Patrick Sigler.

We have a big chipon our shoulder, andwere a little moreintense, he said. Soccer fansalso know that aBlue-Green rival-ry game is not tobe missed. Siglersfriends often attendboth the home game andaway game, traveling toSanta Barbara to supporttheir school. My friends have told

me its one of the bestthings theyve ever beento, Sigler said. This year, the Mus-tangs play the Gauchos athome on Oct. 14, and theytravel to Santa Barbarato meet the Gauchos onNov. 4. The rivalry gameat UC Santa Barbara willbe broadcast live national-ly on Fox Soccer Channel,and Holocher anticipatesthat it will draw anothersold-out crowd. There wont be anempty seat in the stands,he predicted.

CuestaCollegevs. Santa BarbaraCity College Cal Poly isnt the only local schoolwith a rivalry against Santa Barbara.Cuesta College womens soccer goes

head to head with Santa Barbara CityCollege each year, and the game is al-ways a tense one since the Vaqueros aretough competition for the Cougars, saidhead coach Bob Wilson. Theyre a little step above us, headmitted. Theyve got a little edge on us. But they dont have so much of an edge

that they cantbe beat, Wilsonadded, and thatmeans his play-ers work extrahard in the SantaBarbara-Cuestagames to beat the

Vaqueros.

The fact that many of the Cuesta playeconsidered Santa Barbara as a possibleschool only adds to the tension, Wilsonexplained. A lot of the time well have kids on theteam that went and talked to the SantaBarbara coach, he said. But while the competition betweenrival schools might be similar to that ofUCSB vs. Cal Poly, the atmosphere of thmatches are entirely different. Cuestadoesnt boast a huge stadium with seats

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for 10,000 screaming fans, but for Wilson,the intimacy is part of the appeal. Its more homegrown, Wilson said.You sit right on the sidelines and becomepart of the action. The Cougars started practicing on

Aug. 15, and right now, Wilson said, theteam is still trying to figure out where its

strengths and weaknesses liebut hescertain that the upcoming games againstSanta Barbara will be exciting. The Cougars play the Vaqueros inSanta Barbara on Oct. 4, and again athome on Oct. 28.Cal Poly

vs. UC Davis Last year, when Cal Poly faced upagainst UC Davis in the annual footballrivalry game, it looked like the Mustangswere going to destroy the Aggies. Theywere up 21-1 at half time, and had com-pletely shut out their rivals, holding themto a total of 97 yards.

The game was a heartbreaker, though,as the Aggies came back in the secondhalf, scoring another two field goals andtwo touchdown passes. The Mustangslost by a hair, with the score 22-21 at thefinal whistle. The end-of-season loss also meant

the Mustangs missed theirchance at the Big Westchampionship. A season withsuch a promising start had abitterly disappointing end, justlike the final game. This year, the team is takinga lesson from the Davis game

and putting an emphasis on fin-ishing strong, said head coachTim Walsh. We have to understand thatthe game is not won after 30minutes, he said. The players are going tocarry that spirit of finishingwith them not just to the antici-pated Davis game, but also toall their matches this season,Walsh said. Two years before, Cal Poly demolishedDavis with a score of 51-21, and its allabout getting that back this year, saidquarterback Andre Broadous. Thats always going to be our rivalrygame, Broadous said. Well hopefully

turn it around. The strong competition between thetwo universities comes not just from thefact that theyre evenly matched ath-letically, but also from their academicsimilarities, Walsh said. I think, for the 18,000 students that

go to school here, probablysome of them considered go-ing to Davis and vice versa,he said. And the rivalry game certainlydoes attract a large portion of thestudent body. Last year, 11,075 people

came to Alex G. Spanos Stadium towatch the Mustangs and Aggies face off. This year, the rivalry game will be onthe Aggies turf on Nov. 5, and theres notelling what the outcome will be. The Mustangs have a lot of returningplayers this year, and both Broadous and

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ou were the smart kid in highschool. You went to class. You paidattention. You did your homework,

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This year, the game has changed.ou highlight. You annotate. You pull

all-nighters. You actually study forests. Still, you barely pull Cs. Welcomeo college.

Students learn a of lot things in highschool, but many dont learn how to learn.Study skills are essential to university-evel success. The most recurrent problem is thatstudents have difficulty in managingheir time and staying focused, said Bill

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c Skills Center. An integral part of time managements learning how to create a structured

schedule. Sydnor said students oftenstruggle with the transition from highschool to college because theyre not usedo having blocks of free time in their day.

Some new students fall into the trap ofthinking their free time is truly free.Instead of studying or prepar-ing for class, they treattheir free days likeweekends and end uppaying for it later. According toSydnor, studentscan overcome thisharmful habit bychanging theirscheduleandtheir mentality. It sounds a littletough, but treat schoollike a job, he said. Inother words, be on campus

as 8 a.m. and stay until 5 p.m. orlater. So what Im really talking about isstaying engaged. Be in school. Sydnor encourages new students toprepare for the transition before they evenset foot on campus by setting aside blocksof study time in their schedules.

Students can make the mostof their time by attendingstudy skills seminars offeredby at the Academic SkillsCenter. The seminars last50 minutes and are free tostudents. They begin duringweek three and continue

through week six, runningMonday through Thursday at various

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smart students are the ones whouse the resources available to them. In addition to the seminars, the centeroffers study sessions and supplementalworkshops. Study sessions are ledby fellow students, usually juniors orseniors, whove exhibited a propensity

for a specific subject. Sessions occurtwice each week throughout the quartand are offered in more than 30 subjec(primarily those pertaining to math,science, and engineering). Students enrolled in a course witha corresponding study session will benotified via e-mail two weeks before

the beginning of a quarter. Interestedstudents then request to join. Raequescan be made through the sixth week ofthe quarter. All sessions are free andarent for credit. Supplemental workshops are avail-able to students enrolled in math and/oscience classes and are aimed at providing an intensive study environment forspecific lectures. The leader attendsevery class with the students and useshis or her experience to help clarifytopics during the workshop. Studentsmust register for these meetings at thebeginning of the quarter. The workshocount for one unit and are also free. Sydnor said that if students use theresources available to them, theyre

capable of achieving academic success. If you work hard, you can make it, said. Just jump in and do your best.

Haley Peterson is a Cal Poly journalismsenior. Send comments to [email protected].

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BlackhorseEspressoand Cafe1065 Higuera St., unit 101 783-1300

With three locations (theres

also one on Broad Street and onE. Foothill Boulevard), Black-horse Uptown is notable mostof all because of its popularity.And they let everyone know. Theawards and newspaper clip-pings hang on the wall next tothe espresso machine and photosof its cups held up by travelersaround the world. But the cafsawards arent undeserved. Black-horse Uptown truly does boastsome tasty coffeeand beautifulpastry treats to boot. Passersbywill probably first notice Black-horse for its customers, though,frequently sitting on barstoolsin the window, laptops open in

front of them. The caf is small,but friendly, with a fireplace, afront patio, and the radio playinghits by Genesis and the notoriousMichael Jackson.

Bello Mundo980 Monterey St. 345-2155

Probably the newest coffeeshop in downtown SLO, BelloMundo boasts a small staff buta big heart. Nothing sits aroundhere, aside from the visitorsenjoying fresh coffee brewed bythe cup. Still in its early days,its owner announced plans toserve Ecco Coffee and salads andsnacks. Theres no WiFi avail-able, so take the opportunity tounplug and interact with thephysical world.

Higher GroundzCoffee House& Eatery3230 Broad St. 783-2264

Higher Groundz prides itself onproviding more than just coffeeit serves up smoothies, boba tea,and breakfast and lunch foods.The environment is homeyand comfy: a hugecouch welcomessitters, board-games invitepeople lookingfor stimulation,

and chalkboard menus adornthe shop. Since its located aways away from downtown, itstypically less crowded than othershops, so it makes a perfect studylocation.

Kreuzberg, CA685 Higuera St. 439-2060

As far as hipster coffee housesgo, there are few quite as hipsteras Kreuzberg, CA. It opened lastyear and relocated to a new loca-tion on Higuera Street just lastmonth. The caf is named after aneighborhood in Berlin known forits artistic culture, and Kreuz-berg, CA certainly carries over theartistic tradition. With floor lampshanging from the ceiling, beanbagchairs in the windows, an assort-ment of vintage rugs and couches,and a mustachioed barista, thecaf is an indie kids dream. Thenew location is more than twicethe size of the old caf, with amezzanine and enough side roomsand nooks and crannies to bringout the kid in everyone. Its hardto resist the temptation to startup a game of hide-and-go seekamong the armchairs and book-shelves. The most unique thing

about the caf is its bookshop.Kreuzberg, CA doubles as

a used bookstore, witha selection that cov-ers everything fromStephen King toAlbert Einstein.

Linnaeas Caf1110 Garden Street 541-5888

It would be remiss to writeabout coffee shops in San Luis

Obispo without mentioning Lin-naeas. The litt le coffee shop hasbeen a downtown fixture since itopened 26 years ago on GardenStreet, right across from SLOBrewing Co. From the street,Linnaeas looks like a little shoe-box with a friendly front window.The inside is exactly what onewould expect: F lavored syrupsand jars of tea and cookies linethe wall from counter to ceil-ing. Walk past the counter andyoull find the back room, withtables and chairs and a littlestage where live performersare featured. L innaeas biggesttreasure, though, is its courtyard,

a trellised garden where collegestudents frequently meet up tostudy near the small ponds orloiter over a cup of coffee.

Nautical Bean11560 Los Osos Valley Road, suite150 543-3559

1028 Chorro St. 541-1300

If youre fond of pirates or rocka-billies with facial hair or thosenifty 1950s-inspired sparrowtattoos, then this is your coffeeshop. The dcor is fun, simple,and friendly, with a high ceiling

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and long leather banquet stretchingalong the inside wall. Outside, theNautical Bean has its own seatingon the sidewalk, with a view of themission, making it a great place forgetting work done or getting togetherwith a group of friends. The shop

features an array of specialty drinks,as well as f resh-baked pastries daily.Plus, their lattes are delicious.

Outspoken Cafe1422 Monterey St. 788-0885

While Outspoken may not stayopen as late as other shops do, it stilloffers gourmet coffee and tea flavors,real-fruit juice smoothies, and foodmade from locally grown produce.This gem serves SLOcal favorites,including Mexican mochas and YerbaMate lattes. Head here for some day-time relaxation.

Peets Coffeeand Tea1075 Court St. 597-94781 Grand Ave. 756-1958

Peets Coffee and Tea isnt a locally

owned coffee shop, but you wouldntknow that by its popularity. The cafsoutdoor seating is almost always fullof business-types working away ontheir laptops. Peets certainly has amore corporate feel, but that makesit ideal for those times when you need

to have a serious study group meet-ing or avoid some of the hipsters whocongregate elsewhere. The baristasare friendly and happy to make thedrinks to the customers liking, ask-ing which type of milk they prefer intheir lattes.

Sally LoosWholesomeCafe1804 Osos St. 545-5895

Sally Loos, located near the trainstation, uses the most wholesomeingredients in its assortment of coffeeand food. The coffee is all fair trade,and the caf only uses organic milk.The food is handcrafted from ingre-dients provided by local farms andvendors. Although the caf is namedafter a pitbull, it instills a warm

sense of care for the world and thepeople in it.

Starbucks17 Chorro St. 547-90543971 S. Higuera St. 787-0389

885 Higuera St. 547-94651 Grand Ave. 756-1275

If you absolutely need a frappuc-cino, dont panic. In addition to all thelocally owned coffee shops, downtownSan Luis Obispo also has a Starbucks.In fact, theres two. Die-hard Star-bucks fans will find all the classicStarbucks amenities there, as well asabout a thousand Christmas shopperswith toddlers in tow come December.Something about peppermint mochasis just impossible to resist.

SteynbergGallery1531 Monterey St. 547-0278 Like Linnaeas, Steynberg Galleryfeatures shows from musical artists,and like Kreuzberg, CA, SteynbergGallery has a distinctive artsy atmo-sphere. In fact, Steynberg Gallery

doubles as a venue for artists totheir work, with paintings for snearly every wall. Steynberg, aart deco building with shining walls and curves on every surfapromotes a setting of peace, quiand disconnection from the outs

world. The little coffee shop is aphone zone, where cell phone uforbidden. If youre in need of a place to cram for those exams, byou just cant seem to stop textiSteynberg Gallery might be thefect place to focus.

West EndEspresso & T670 Higuera St. 543-4902

West End was the first coffeeestablishment in downtown SanObispo, and today it offers more25 coffee and 35 tea varieties. Lnear the San Luis Obispo creek

shop provides much needed tranfrom the hustle and bustle of dowtown life.

Victoria Billings is a Cal Poly joism junior. Send comments to mnewtimesslo.com.

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many exciting destinations are a rela-tively short drive from your new home.

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Cayucos is home to a few criti-cally acclaimed restaurants thatuse locally sourced ingredients.Ruddells Smokehouse, right nearthe beach, serves up smoked fish,pork, or chicken in either a sand-wich, taco, or salad. If youre rich

and enjoy fine dining, head overto Cass House Inn, which servesfood based on produce and herbsgrown in its garden. Cayucos also has awesomerecreational activities. Many hid-den surfing gems wait in north-

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Cambria When you first drive into the quaintcommunity of Cambria, you may feelas if youve entered an enchantedwood. Monterey pines line both theeast and west villages, both sectionsof the same town. The villages featureart galleries, craft shops, restaurants,and more. Victorian-style buildings that adornthe streets give Cambria a romanticfeel, and Moonstone Beach adds tothe vibe. Beachgoers can hunt forsemi-precious stones, such as jade andmoonstones, on the shore. Many craftyresidents in Cambria create jewelry

based on their findings. San Simeonwith its famed HearstCastle, San Simeon State Park, andan Elephant Seal Rookeryalsosits very close to Cambria. Make areservation to tour Hearst Castle,which once housed a famous family in

the publishing industry. On the otherhand, San Simeon State Park and therookery are free for nature lovers toindulge in.

Big Sur Further north along the coast, andapproximately 2 1/2 hours from San LuisObispo, lies the breathtaking wildernessarea of Big Sur. Perfect for camping, BigSur features a handful of state parkscomplete with waterfalls, redwood forests,canyons, and coastal regions. Big Sur is a region for photographers,adventurers, and artists. The views ofthe rugged coast can inspire anyone andeveryone. The drive through Big Sur itselfcan be scary, but once its over, a driverwill feel like he or she can do anything.Frequent rest stops allow for rest andphoto ops. Natural wonders abound in the area.Keep your eyes open for such wildlife asdeer, California condors, whales, and ot-

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Sarah Parr is a Cal Poly journalismsenior. Send comments to [email protected].

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ne of the best things about col-lege is the abundance of newpeople in your communitypeo-

ple with similar interests and uniquehobbiesand so many meaningfuloutlets for expression. San Luis Obispois a small town with a big college vibe.Between Cal Poly and Cuesta, thereare clubs, organizations, events, andactivities that virtually guaranteesomething for everyone to be passion-ate about. Explore the extracurriculars CalPoly and Cuesta offer to deepen yourinterests, discover new hobbies, andfind a group of friends with similartastes and lifestyles. Cal Poly hasmore than 300 student organizations,

including religious clubs, Greek orga-nizations, professional clubs, academicinterest groups, sports clubs, andeverything in between. And thoughCuesta is a smaller school, there arestill ways to get involved. Highlightedbelow are some unique, hands-on clubsthat students can join.

KCPR If you love music, radio, and news,KCPR may be the perfect creativeoutlet for you to broadcast soundsand thoughts to the SLO community.KCPR is Cal Polys volunteer-run,nonprofit radio station that aims toopen local minds to alternative pointsof view and provide diversity on theairwaves.

KCPR promotions manager andgraphic communication junior JeanieMordukhay joined last fall. Sheexplained that any student can applyto be a volunteer DJ. Applications areavailable at the beginning of eachquarter. After one quarter of trainingand shadowing a mentor DJ, newDJs then get their own show. I just love that we get to work withindependent music and we get to puton a show for people, Mordukhay said.Its really great to have that humanconnection when youre listening tomusic. Its more personal than Pan-dora. Check out kcpr.org for moreinformation, show schedules,and contact information.Also, keep your eyes open

for such upcoming events as DJ/listener potlucks and record swaEvents like these are perfect waget involved without the time coment of being a DJ.

PolySatIf youre an aspiring engineer

scientist, or outer-space enthusiPolySat is the organization for yIts Cal Polys Satellite Project, wundergraduate and graduate stucome together to conceptuali

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mechanics teamthen work togetherto manufacture, test, build, and even-tually launch the satellite. PolySat is exactly what Cal Polysmotto is: Its learn by doing, Stantonsaid. Its fun because we are sendingthings into space, and its a cool idea,

knowing something I designed isorbiting the earth. Want to get involved? PolySatrecruits in relevant classes duringfall quarter, but you can also visitpolysat.calpoly.edu for more informa-tion and an application form.

Cal PolyCreamery The Cal Poly Creamery is a manu-facturing plant on campus wherefresh dairy products are made, thensold locally. But it also serves as ateaching laboratory; Cal Polys dairyscience program is one of the larg-

est in the country, and the Cal PolyCreamery is a testament to the pro-grams quality and success. Thoughthe Creamery is part of the dairy sci-ence program, any Cal Poly studentcan get involved. The students do the labor, Cream-ery Manager Jerry Mattas said.They produce cheese, chocolate milk,ice cream; they pasture ice productsand package cheese. Mattas said the creamery usuallyhas approximately 14 student employ-ees at one time. If youre interested indairy production and technology, orif you just want some fresh Cal Polyice cream, a visit to the Creamery is amust.

Cal Poly PoloTeam/CuestaPolo Club The Central Coast Polo Club, anonprofit organization dedicated tobringing polo to the Central Coast,sponsors Cal Polys Polo Team andthe Polo Club at Cuesta. Any interest-ed students can joinno polo experi-ence or horse required! Megan Judge is the club managerat Central Coast Polo Club, whereshes worked for 10 years. Judge saidbecoming a member gives studentsaccess to horses, equipment, instruc-tion, and arena use. Students can at-tend practices from one to five timesper week, depending on their timecommitment. Dues range from $100to $300 per month, she said. You dont need to have a horse,know how to ride, or know how toplay polo, Judge said. We teach allof that. For more information, visit central-coastpolo.com.

ConcernedStudent Cyclists The San Luis Obispo area is basi-cally a cyclist utopia: trails spanningfrom roads to mountains to beaches,

bike shops, bike clubs, bike nights,bike weeks, and fellow cyclists ped-dling all over the county. Among themany cycling-focused clubs on bothcampuses, Cuestas Concerned Stu-dent Cyclists club takes a serious lookat the world of Central Coast cycling.The club aims to provide studentswith cycling information pertain-ing to traffic laws, safety, and trailmaintenance. But its not all serious.They also gather socially, planningrides outside of school, participatingin community events, and networkingwith fellow cycling enthusiasts.

Founder Adam Lovera said theConcerned Student Cyclists monthlymeetings usually consist of discus-

sion of current community topicsand events, and the distribution ofinformation pertaining to cyclingawareness. Not all students are hip or awareof traffic law information, Loverasaid. As cyclists, these are thingsyou are responsible for.

Chemistry Club When mechanical engineeringjunior Kyle Georgeson took Chemis-try 1B, he realized it was a class thatrequired a lot of studying and dedica-tion. He and a classmate decided tostart Cuestas Chemistry Club. It

quickly grew into the biggest club oncampus. We wanted to form study groupsand have more pull on campus so wecould reserve rooms and facilitate theneeds of Chem 1B students, George-son said. Its a really hard class. Through student collaboration,Chemistry Club aims to promoteinterest and success in all levels ofchemistry. But the club is also activein school and community events. Last year, the club participated inChildrens Day at Mission Plaza. Clubmembers can also earn volunteer ser-vice hours through participation incertain events and through chemistrytutoring.

The club plans to expand thisyear, incorporating more events,demonstrations, and group activities.Any student enrolled in a chemistrycourse can join. For more informa-tion, send an e-mail to [email protected].

Amber Kiwan is a Cal Poly journal-ism graduate. Send comments [email protected].

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Markets New Frontiers Natural Marketplaceis a local, natural marketplace carryingmany of the random things you cant findat typical grocery stores, such as naturalsupplements, vast amounts of organic pro-duce, and bulk foods. The bulk foods sec-tion allows you to grind your own peanut

butter, collect your own herbs and spices,or bag your own rice and granola. If yourelooking for a quick, affordable lunch, thestore has a large salad bar and hot foodssection complete with pizza, sandwiches,and a build-your-own wok station.

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with local farmers and food vendors sell-ing produce and other goodies. From pineneedle juice to raw milk, Farmers Marketoffers an array of exciting new foods toexperience. Keep your eyes open for othermarkets on other days around town, too.

Restaurants House of Bread sells handmade breads,sandwiches, and pastries. The breadsare made with honey, which is a naturalpreservative and an alternative to highfructose corn syrup (found in many store-bought breads). Try the 14-grain harvestbread. Each slice contains 5 grams of fiberper serving, which helps aid in digestionand keeps you feeling full. The shop also

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restaurant. The eatery offers a wide va-riety of international cuisines rangingfrom Indian to Italian to Greek. Theirmission is to provide delicious, local,organic, and seasonal fare to the com-munity. Not sure what to order? Trythe peace platter, a sampling of thedaily special foods for only $11. All the cool kids call frozen yogurtfroyo. There are three build your ownfroyo joints in town: Yogurt Creations,Balis, and Snofari. When looking forsomething sweet, froyo is one of the betteroptions (assuming you choose the propertoppings). Froyo contains significantlymore calcium, more protein, fewer calo-ries, and less cholesterol than ice cream.Top your yogurt with fresh fruit for an

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Central Coastspecialties Olive oil is one of the healthiest oils

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Honey contains small amounts ofa wide array of vitamins, minerals,amino acids, and antioxidants, whicmake for a healthier substitute forsugar or corn syrups. Are you anallergy sufferer? Stop by the localhoney booth (Stotleys Bee Farm) atFarmers Market. Cal Poly also sellshoney on campus and at the book-store downtown. Honey contains avariety of the same pollen spores thgive allergy sufferers so much troubwhen flowers and grasses are inbloom. When eating local honey, you

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The LibraryLounge723 Higuera 546-3190

If youre looking for dirtydancing, Poly dollies, ahandful of cougars, and abar full of strong drinks,well see you at The Library.This is the place for anyonewhos ever hoped to live outthe lyrics of a Ke$ha songwhile simultaneouslyhearing it playing in thebackground. Bonus:Inebriated guests canshowcase their danceskills in the famedstreet-side window.

Mo/Tav725 Higuera 541-8733

A restaurant by day, Mo/Tav makes a complete transforma-tion by night when it turns into an edgyurban-esque night club. The dance flooris packed. The music is loud. The drinksare always flowing. Theres even a fog

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is less packed than other barsin SLO. The atmosphere is somewhatcosmopolitan, and the demographic isntstrictly composed of college kids.

SLO BrewingCompany1119 Garden 543-1843

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Frog andPeach Pub728 Higuera 595-3764

Frog and Peach Pub is the place forthose who like to listen to music with-

out dancing to it. Live music is nearlyalways playing, and theres a smalldance floor. Most of the room is takenup by booths or by the masses whoflock to the bar. Pint night Tuesdayscan give you the motivation to get youthrough those manic Mondays. EveryTuesday, they offer $4 pints with $1refills all night.

Spikes Pub570 Higuera 544-7157

At Spikes, theyre all about thebrew, and they have a list of 40 beersfrom around the world to prove it. Trythem all, and youll even get a free T-

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CreeksideBrewingCompany1040 Broad 542-9804

This is a great place to sit back, relax, and enjoy some good food and gobeer. Creekside is a microbrewery thserves a variety of handcrafted ales

Wine and food are also on the menuCustomers can enjoy their mealsand drinks on an outside patio thatoverlooks a scenic creek (hence thename). Their $3 pint night on Mondand their happy hour specials Mondthrough Friday are reasonable even

for a students budget.

The Creeky Tik782 Higuera 903-2591

A newly opened bar and restaurantSLO, The Creeky Tiki has a very beafeel. The walls are adorned with surf-boards and paintings of the legendaryperfect wave. Every night has a diffeent theme and different food and drinspecials. Theres also live entertain-

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ment at night. Going to the CreekyTiki is like a mini staycation, wherecustomers can feel like they wastedaway in Margaritavil le without leav-ing the comfort of their hometown.

McCarthys

Irish Pub600 Marsh 544-0268 This pub is, as it sounds, a tra-ditional, laid back Irish bar. TheirBloody Marys have a kick, and theirwhiskey is quality. McCarthys isknown for stiff drinks and a carefreeatmosphere. Locals like to hang outhere, and, as you can imagine, itsthe place to be on St. Pattys Day.

Z Club2010 Parker 544-2582

Z Club is a little bit off of the beat-en path for most college students,given that its not located directly in

the heart of downtown, but this barhas a few extra draws to make upfor its location, such as pool tablesand frequent live music. An extrabonus is that the bar has a shuttlethat will pick you up before midnightat take you back home at the end ofthe night free of charge. The crowdis a diverse mix of college kids anda more mature audience, and itsrarely as packed as bars in the heartof the downtown scene.

Koberl at Blue998 Monterey 783-1135

If your taste is refined and your

wallet is well stocked, Koberl atBlue is for you. It has a sophisticatedatmosphere complimented by itsquality drink selection. They makea mean martini and serve a body ofimpressive wines. Its a great placeto visit if you feel like playing grownup or if your parents are in town(and footing the bill).

Bulls Tavern1032 Chorro 543-2217

Loud music and a ready-to-partyattitude are always on tap at Bulls.Known for being sort of a dive bar,this tavern will take you back to

your nostalgic freshman days whenthe booze was flowing, conversa-tions were inaudible, someone wasperpetually sick, and you didnt carethat in a few drinks that someonewould be you. In the same way thatyou kept going to frat parties fresh-man year, youll keep coming back toBulls when youre older. Suggestion:Order the Bull Sweat on your 21stbirthday, and never drink it again.

Buffalo Puband Grill717 Higuera 544-5515

The pub part of Buffalo is great,but the real draw is the grill. Buffalohas an extensive and scrumptiousmenu. It offers a variety of dinners,so everyone can find somethingthat they like. Moreover, the priceis pretty likable, too. While yourethere, grab a drink, sit back, andenjoy the pub part of the experience.

F. McClintocksSaloon686 Higuera 541-0686

Take a step back into the wild wildWest, known locally as McClintocks.This is a good place to go if you wanta hearty meal before slugging downsome booze. Anything with their bar-becue sauce is sure to satisfy, but light

eaters beware: The portions are big.To really get in the spirit, order one oftheir drinks. They come in mason jarsand will be a great compliment to yourmeal.

PappyMcGregors Barand Grill1865 Monterey 543-5458

Pappy McGregors is a Celticflavored, as evidenced by the waitstaffs apparel (kilts or plaid skirts).Hungry customers can choose froma variety of menu items, includingsoups, chili, burgers, sandwiches,salads, and even pub tacos. Everynight has a theme: merchandiseMonday; burger and pint Tuesday;whiskey, wine, and wings Wednes-day; Tijuana Thursdays; etc. Theyalso have a happy hour Mondaythrough Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. andon Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5p.m.

Marstons673 Higuera 544-3668

Marstons has only been aroundfor a year, but its already knownfor hearty bar fare, such as stuffed

burgers, fried chicken, and tacos.Marstons also has 10 beers on tap,and once hosted a nine week-longbeer pong tournament. With a fewlarge, high definition televisions,Marstons is the perfect place tohang out during the NFL season.

Haley Petersen is a Cal Poly journal-ism senior. Send comments to [email protected].

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People in charge might imposeall the preventive measuresthey canfliers, PSAs, laws,

etc.but the wild folk will still findcreative ways to get down. If youreone of those party animals who cantfathom a weekend without kegs, pingpong balls, or red cups, enjoy, but dontforget to be smart about it. We care about your safety andwell-being. After all, we dont wantto find you snoring in a bush the nextmorning. We also dont want to soundlike your mother, but these tips andanecdotes can be useful.

Understandand avoid unwantedpeer pressure One lovely night at a toga party, myfriends and I found an ice luge. Cupsof infamous jungle juice poured down

as wannabe Romans chugged. FriendA was most excited to try the ice lugeand grabbed Friend Bs hand to try itout with her. Friend A made Friend Breluctantly do the ice luge more timesthan she could remember, and FriendBs night ended with her head buriedin a trashcan, spewing the contents ofher stomach. While this may not sound too pleas-ing, a lesson is to be learned. Friend

A clearly persuaded Friend B to drinkmore than she could handle. Surpris-ingly, the best of friends can applypeer pressure at any given moment.Be strong willed; only partake in ac-tivities that youre comfortable doing.

Alwayskeep your hand and youreye on your cup As horrible as it sounds, people do

slip such date rape drugs as roofiesand GHB in unsuspecting peoplescups at parties and bars. Both drugsare odorless, tasteless, and colorless,so it can be hardto tell if andwhen a drink

is spiked.Either ofthe drugscan causea personto feelextremelydisorientedonce it kicksin, which usu-ally takes a halfhour. Other symptomsinclude memory loss orblackouts, and loss ofinhibitions or conscious-ness. If someone wantsto make or give you a

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ances that apply to nightlife. The so-ial host, noise, and unruly gatheringrdinances all have the same purpose:o keep the city peaceful. Violatorsight have to pay up to $700 for therst offense also. Another notable law

s the no smoking ordinance. San Luis

Obispo prides itself on being one ofhe first municipalities in the worldo ban indoor smoking, and smokersoday arent allowed to light up in anyublic outdoor spot. Exceptions includeesignated smoking areas at bars.

If you choose to drink, know thatts against the law to bike under thenfluence of any substance, and its a

isdemeanor to get caught urinatingn public. Also, drivers arent allowed

an open container of alcohol in theirvehicles.

Hydrate In order to avoid a throbbing head-ache, I advise drinking lots of water

he day you choose to consume alcohol.lso drink water between each alco-olic beverage. Alcohol can dehydrate

and cause a multitude of other symp-oms, including nausea, aches, andhanges in body temperature. If younow your limits and stay hydrated,

you might just wake up the next morn-ing feeling dandy!

Know howyoure going to get homebefore the night begins On Halloween night of my fresh-man year, a girl dressed in a tiny fairycostume was dragging herself up anddown Slack Street, calling for herfriends. She slurred her words, her eyesbarely stayed open, and she looked likeshe could use some help. An hour later,we found her group of friends and wenton with our lives. But if this girl hadbeen a little wiser, she wouldve knownto coordinate who shed be with theentire evening.

Everyone should have a few friendsthey can trust. Friends will provideassistance when you need it, and thesefriends shouldnt leave you at a partyjust to get laid. Its up to you to pick the

right people to go out with and ensureyou will get home safely.

Sarah Parr is a Cal Poly journalismsenior. Send comments to [email protected].

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BY SARAH PARR

Theres a pretty good chance youllhike Bishop Peak sometime dur-ing your stay in college. While the

mountain is majestic, its not the onlyoutdoor wonder the Central Coast hasto offer. Home to waterfalls, rollinghills, bluffs. and abundant wildlife,this area offers trails that highlight itsextensive beauty. Grab your best hik-ing gear and explore the land. Youllbe happy you did.

Elfin ForestPreserve If fairy tales were real, the ElfinForest is where theyd take place.Located near Montaa De Oro andMorro Bay state parks, the Elfin For-est holds about a mile of boardwalk

trail that loops around clusters ofpygmy oak trees and coastal shrub-bery while offering views of Morro Bayand an estuary. From the boardwalk, the trees looklike jumbo bushes. Once you take apeek inside, however, youll realize themagic of the Elfin Forest. The treesbend and spiral around each other,and navigating between them can feellike traversing a maze. The 90-acreElfin Forest is in Los Osos, off SouthBay Boulevard.

Cerro Cabrillo The inactive volcanic peaks in SanLuis Obispo may help you get in touchwith your inner primate. One of themore prominent peaks, Cerro Cabrillo,offers seven areas for rock climbing:Burial Grounds, Cabrillo Overhang,

El Dorado, Old Stone Face, ParkRidge Rock, Rock Land, and Wilder-ness Wall. One of the rock walls isknown as a tiki, which resembles aPolynesian carving of a mythologicalcreature. Cerro Cabrillos total eleva-tion reaches 911 feet, and as hikers

or climbers ascend the butte, theyrerewarded with a glorious, 360-degreeview of San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay,Morro Bay Estuary, and Los Osos.

Cerro Cabrillo is off South Bay Bou-levard and North Highway 1.

ReservoirCanyon Come springtime, locals find wild-flowers and San Luis Obispos tallestwaterfall on the Reservoir Canyontrail. Behind the waterfall, a 70-footdeep cave waits. Part of the trailruns parallel with a shaded, peaceful

creek, and once the elevation beginsto increase, photo-worthy views of theCuesta Ridge appear. Farther up thetrail sits a mysterious metal scrapjunkyardincluding a teepee and agarbage can flag. A eucalyptus treewith swingswooden and rope

stands nearby. The hike to the 1,710-foot summoderately strenuous, but the vare worth it. The trailhead is offHighway 101, on Reservoir CanyRoad.

Lopez LakeRecreation Ar The drive to Lopez Lake, if ytake Orcutt Road, is a scenic trin itself. Cutting through the EValley, the road from southeastLuis Obispo showcases acres afacres of beautiful vineyards. OnLopez Lake, the adventurer cancrazy: hike, bike, swim, sail, wisurf, camp, you name it. With ntrails ranging from easy to strea hiker or biker may stumble uquail, deer, rattlesnakes, and tuThe trails lead over sandy, coas

areas, through oak woodlands, along steep ridges.Vista Lago, a small, designat

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OntarioRidgeTrail Wear shoes you dontmind getting dirty for thisone. The Ontario Ridge Trailscales a fairly steep hillsidebeside Highway 101, descendsa very dusty hill, and ends atone of the best beachy areas onthe Central Coast: the cavesright above Pirates Cove.Beware, though. Pirates Coveis a clothing-optional stretch ofsand, which means you mightsee more than you asked for.Still, the natural wonder willmake up for anything unwant-ed that might hit your eyes. Hikers can take the easierShell Beach Bluff Trail on theway back. The trailhead is at

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BY LAUREN SCOTT

Nothing beats actually being in theaudience of a performancesmell-ing the performers sweat, feeling ca-

tharsis and escaping the dreaded realityof responsibility for a few hours. Luckilyfor us, the live entertainment scene on theCentral Coast just keeps getting betterand better. Venture out and experience itat any of these prominent venues.

SLO Brewing

Company This brewery offers concerts frombands large and small. Whetheryoure into rap, hip hop, country, rock,alternative, indie, or hardcore, theresa concert for you. Snoop Dogg recentlycame to SLO Brew you might haveheard of him. The small venue pro-vides a perfect spot for local bands toget their start. Still Time, a popularrock band, kicked off in San LuisObispo and frequently plays at SLOBrew. Concerts are often open to lis-teners older than 18, so if youre under21, dont fret. Upcoming performersinclude Pat Green (Oct. 19), Passafire(Oct. 26), and Collie Buddz (Oct. 27).

SLO LittleTheatre Locals from this theater companyperform musicals, comedies, and dra-mas. The theater is also the home ofthe acclaimed Academy of CreativeTheatre, helping young performerslearn the behind-the-scenes of theaterproductions. If you were a theater kidin high school, consider auditioning forone of their shows. Casting informa-tion is always available on its website(slolittletheatre.org); people of all typesare welcome to audition. A few upcom-ing shows for this years season includeOklahoma!(Oct. 7 to Nov. 6) andA

Christmas Story(Dec 2-23). Also,watch for No Shame nights the fourthFriday of the month, when the first 15scripts submitted will be presentedaslong as theyre original, shorter thanfive minutes, and law abiding.

Avila BeachGolf Resort At this concert destination, you

can look out at the ocean whileenjoying your favorite bands.LMFAO performed here inMay. The venue has also beenhost to such artists as JackJohnson, Little Richard, andBooker T. Jones. Theres an an-nual concert series from May toOctober presenting a variety ofentertainment to fit a wide agedemographic. This fall, me-lodic alt-rockers Incubus (Oct.13), DJ Tiesto (Oct. 15), andelectronic artist Bassnectar(Sept. 16) will hit the

stage.

TheGrad-uate Thereshould be arequirementto go to theGrad at leastonce in your col-lege career. Severalnights of the week offerthemed music and dancing through-out the year. Wednesdays are college

hump nights, offering hot club mixesand beats. Thursdays are countrynights with line dancing and les-sons. Fridays are Hot Latin Nights,offering salsa and meringue musicand dancing. If youre older than 18,theres a $10 cover. Older than 21? Itsa $5 cover for these nights. The Gradperiodically presents concerts in awide variety of genres. Jacks Manne-quin and The Academy Is will play onNov. 8.

Christopher Co-han Performing

Arts Center The PAC is a convenient place to seeshows because its in the middle of theCal Poly campus. If youre a Poly stu-dent and you dont have a car, you canwalk from your dorm room. TouringBroadway shows come to the PAC ev-ery year. This years musicals includeMonty Pythons Spamaloton Nov. 21,Rodgers and Hammersteins South

Pacificon Jan. 25, and Young Fran-kensteinon Feb. 18. Grammy Award-

winning Weird AlYankovic, a Cal Polyalumnus, will perform

Nov. 2. You should alsocheck out performances by

local outfits such as the SanLuis Obispo symphony, the Cal

Poly Wind Orchestra, the Cal Polydance team (Orchesis), the Cal Polychoirs, the Cal Poly symphony, and the

Cal Poly jazz band, among others. Ifthe ticket price seems too steep, askthe box office about buying a studentrush ticket at the door.

The GreatAmericanMelodramaand Vaudeville This interactive and fast-paced the-ater experience in Oceano is one youshould try before you leave the CentralCoast area. Its a bit of a drive fromSan Luis Obispo, so fill a car with your

friends and carpool. The shows hereare much more than musicals: theyreinteractive. The audience is asked toboo every time a villain comes onstage, and every play or musical is fol-lowed by a Vaudeville review. Its alsoa casual environment, and you can eatduring the show.Butch Cassidyandthe Sunburnt Kidwill be playing untilSept. 17, andLost at Seawill playuntil Sept. 18. Werewolf of Dr. Oz willopen Sept. 22, and end on Nov. 13.

Pozo Saloon First established in 1858, theSaloon in Santa Margarita is onthe Central Coasts most historvenues. The saloon features an door concert venue on a field of Surrounding the saloon is rich land with few settlements. Theralways a party at the saloon, w

has been host to such 420-frienartists as Snoop Dogg, Willie Nand Kottonmouth Kings. This fSean, Andre Nickatina, The Gaand Pennywise will take the stpart of Fall Frenzy (Sept. 25).

PCPA Although this theater is all tin Santa Maria, its worth the gyoull burn. This is the closest yget to seeing a Broadway-qualitwithin a one-hour radius of SanObispo. PCPA Theaterfest is thresident professional company aconservatory theater on the CenCoast. The theater program at

Hancock College attracts studefrom all over the United Stateslast year includedPeter Pan, H

spray, and Pride and Prejudice.rent shows includeMy FairytalSept. 25) and Caroline, or Chan(until Sept. 18).

Lauren Scott is a Cal Poly journism senior. Send comments to mnewtimesslo.com.

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Beginning life as a student in SanLuis Obispo is exciting, so settlein, make new friends, explore

downtown, and watch the sun set inPismo. But sometime soon, visit thestudy abroad office and start exploringyour options for international learning. I graduated from Cal Poly in June,and as I reflect on the past four years,I firmly believe that the definingperiod of my college career was the fivemonths I spent abroad. I studied abroad in Port Elizabeth,South Africa, during fall 2010, miss-ing what would have been summerand fall of my senior year. As soon as Ibegan my 35-hour transit journey, ter-ror set in. I had never left this familiarcontinent before, and I spent half ofthose in-flight hours crying, think-ing about everything I was missing:Fourth of July, my last WOW, my lastHalloween in SLO, Thanksgiving withmy family. But I think it was the act ofmissing out, paired with discoveringa new way of being, that made it sucha time of growth and adventure. I loveSouth Africa now, and it didnt takelong to realize that studying abroadwas one of the best decisions I hadever made. Why?

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