It was the middle of a hot summer day. Parker Smith sat inside his silver Saturn wagon on Higuera Street playing Digable Planets on his stereo with a McDonald’s tray, some tools and a shattered iPhone in his lap.That was PolyTronics then.Now, materials engineering sophomore Smith runs the iPhone repair business from his house on Santa Barbara Street. Before he got involved in PolyTronics, however, he was fixing iPhones in his residence hall.Smith runs PolyTronics from his house on Santa Barbara
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Posted inSports, The Day After, The Day After — Sports
Underclassmen take over women’s volleyball
They may have been one of the top players at their high schools, but in the college world they are starting over.
Posted inThe Day After, The Day After — News
The student’s guide to LGBT lingo
With trends constantly changing, LGBT has become an outdated acronym, and it can be difficult to keep up-to-date on the terms used.
Posted inThe Day After, The Day After — Arts
Where to get art supplies in SLO
Though Beverly’s on Higuera Street is notorious for its low prices on quality fabrics, its art selection should not go unnoticed. From art sets to brushes to paints, Beverly’s has the necessities, but not nearly as extensive a selection as Art Central.
Posted inThe Day After, The Day After — Sports
Football team tackles season injuries
As it preps for the game against UC Davis, the Cal Poly football team has to deal with the challenges of gameplay as well as setbacks from player injuries.
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Women’s soccer team prepares to buck the Gauchos
The men aren’t the only ones preparing for battle against the Gauchos. The women’s soccer players are readying themselves for their away game in Santa Barbara, also.
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Health center aims for flexibility with extended hours
As seasons change and the weather gets cooler, midterms approach and sniffles can be heard throughout campus. With the large number or students at Cal Poly, the Health Center is trying to respond to the growing student population by extending their hours Mondays and Wednesdays.
