Yearly Archives: 2012
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Students march on Sacramento for higher education

by SeanMcMinn

Thousands of students converged on Sacramento to protest declining state support of higher education yesterday. California State Student Association (CSSA) President and event organizer Greg Washington said the rally was to bring awareness to budget problems in higher education. Chants from protestors such as: “No cuts, no fees. Education should be free,” demonstrated frustration from […]

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SLO 5-0 2/26-3/3

by Erin Hurley

Sunday, Feb. 26 3:22 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 100 block of South Street. Monday, Feb. 27 8:39 a.m. Vandalism occurred on the 100 block of Casa Street. 3:18 p.m. A theft involving two females occurred on the 800 block of Higuera Street. Tuesday, February 28 7:32 a.m., 9:32 a.m. Two vehicle burglaries […]

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Surviving dead week

by Leila Durmaz

It’s the beginning of dead week. I really don’t think anything else needs to be said because we all know what this accurately-named week entails: caffeine, all-nighters (though I’ve yet to pull one) and books on books on books (had to do it). But when you think about it, this week is the second-to-last dead […]

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LGBT making allies

by MD Correspondent

The Pride Center is working to break down stereotypes that are keeping the queer and greek communities apart, said psychology senior and Pride Center AmeriCorps VIP staff member Brittni Kiick. The Pride Center hosts Ally Training to help bridge the gap and educate Cal Poly’s campus about the queer community, Kiick said. Having more fraternities […]

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Freshmen demonstrate principles of sustainability

by MD Correspondent

It’s a sunny day when materials engineering freshmen demonstrate their first sustainability project: a solar powered water heater. The water heater demonstrates how sustainability is integrated into the materials engineering curriculum at Cal Poly, materials engineering professor Linda Vanasupa said. “It’s like we’re addicted as a global society to a toxic substance, and that toxic substance […]

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Nine escape house fire on Johnson

by HannahCroft

Six people were taken to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center after escaping from a house fire on Johnson Street early Sunday morning. The fire started at the front of the house and spread to the attic. A total of nine people  — six residents and three visitors — were in the house when it caught […]

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Donation to fund state-of-the-art engineering lab

by Mercedes Rodriguez

Students in the industrial and manufacturing engineering department will hone their skills in a state-of-the-art laboratory, thanks to a $50,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Haas Automation, an Oxnard-based company which produces computer numerical control tools. Amy Hewes, the College of Engineering’s director of publications and communications, said […]

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Triathlon team begins competition schedule

by Kyle Loomis

Spring has arrived and many Cal Poly students took advantage of last week’s warm weather by studying outdoors or enjoying the new pool at the Recreation Center. To members of the Cal Poly triathlon club team, spring’s warm arrival signals the start of their season. With two months until the Collegiate National Championships, Mustang triathletes […]

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