Thao Tran Two Cal Poly professors wrote a book on irrigation after 15 years of research that will soon be translated into five languages. “Drip and Micro Irrigation for Trees, Vines, and Row Crops,” a 285-page book, is available in Spanish and English, and will soon be published in Dutch, German and Italian. “We’ve just […]
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Blocks of cloth work two-fold
Jen Boudevin A raffle will be held tomorrow to decide the future home of the Chandler Scholarship quilt, a piece fashioned by a team of Cal Poly Student Affairs employees. Themed “Textures of Our Community,” the project will garner funds to be awarded to students as scholarships in the future. “Making the quilt was an […]
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Where SLO meets the 'Surreal Life'
Christopher Gunn The cast of the “Surreal Life: Season Six” took over KSBY’s evening newscast and mingled in downtown San Luis Obispo during one of the show’s big trip excursions Thursday. The cast includes Sherman Hemsley from the 70s hit sitcom, “The Jeffersons;” Steve Harwell, the front man for the band Smash Mouth; C.C. DeVille […]
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Red handprints removed at dorms
If any Cal Poly students return to their old dorms to reminisce about freshman year, they may find something missing. Housing and Residential Life removed the red handprints, which were painted in front of many residence halls, over the summer. The handprints, which can still be found on other parts of campus, signify where a […]
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Men's soccer triumphs
Sheila Sobchick The Cal Poly men’s soccer team improved to 3-4-0 after a 4-1 victory over Sacramento State (3-2-1) in its home opener Friday night. The Hornets stung first during the seventh minute with a goal off a corner kick by midfielder Pedro Lupercio, which was tipped in to the post by a Cal Poly […]
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Volleyball dominates Gauchos
Tom Sanders The No. 19 Cal Poly women’s soccer team remained undefeated after tying the Washington State Cougars Friday night at Mustang Stadium. Washington State (5-2-1) attacked early, scoring in the second minute on a corner kick by senior forward Carmen Anderson. Although the Cougars were persistent in their attack, the Mustangs (6-0-3) held strong […]
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Football improves to 3-1
The Mustangs won their Great West Conference opener, defeating South Dakota State 24-16 Saturday night at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium in Brookings, N.D. Cal Poly led from start to finish, jumping out to a quick 14-0 lead over the Jackrabbits within the first seven minutes of the game. Senior quarterback Anthony Garnett scored the first two touchdowns […]
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Mustangs tie Cougars
Sheila Sobchik The No. 19 Cal Poly women’s soccer team remained undefeated after tying the Washington State Cougars Friday night at Mustang Stadium. Washington State (5-2-1) attacked early, scoring in the second minute on a corner kick by senior forward Carmen Anderson. Although the Cougars were persistent in their attack, the Mustangs (6-0-3) held strong […]
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Bulk Up
Sheila Sobchik The recent opening of Costco Warehouse in San Luis Obispo on September 17 has brought thousands to the outskirts of the city for discounts. The property, located at 1540 Froom Ranch Way, measures 139,600 square feet and has plenty to offer. Costco carries fresh meat, fresh produce, a bakery, a service deli, an […]
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Money, clothes and poetry
Since Hurricane Katrina hit, a flood of clothes and money has been donated from all over the country to help the many Americans struggling to piece their lives back together. But who would have thought that a collection of words could also bring relief to the thousands of victims left homeless. “Poetry is a way […]
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Poly football climbs to No. 12 in nation
Frank Stranzl Cal Poly opens Great West Conference play Saturday night at South Dakota State, the Mustangs first ever trip to Brookings, S.D. The Mustangs (2-1) moved to No. 12 in the Division I-AA rankings after pummeling No. 18 Montana State 38-10. The Mustangs climbed six spots from No. 18 before Saturday’s victory. Montana Stae […]