Jennifer Gongaware Cal Poly doesn’t have a history of violent acts and crimes, but they do occur periodically. In 2003, there was one murder, 20 forcible rapes, 19 robberies, 99 aggravated assaults, 344 burglaries and 131 car thefts in the city of San Luis Obispo, according to www.cityrating.com, which is well below the national […]
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Fool-proof method: Dean calculates a proper study load
Christopher Gunn Cramming may be the study method many college students use today, but it may not be such a smart plan if one wants to succeed. Studying 25 to 35 hours per week is the proper and time-tested method for success in college, according to Philip Bailey, Dean of the College of Science and […]
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SLO music at play
Jennifer Gongaware Though San Luis Obispo is far from a major city like San Francisco and Los Angeles, there are still a lot of great live, local music and national acts that come to the city. The multitude of genres matches the diversity of students that attend Cal Poly. From reggae, funk, punk, blues […]
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At the drive-in
Matt Wechter Across from the Madonna Plaza, the large screen shoots up into the sky and the faded red letters of “Sunset” are the usual sight for Highway 101 commuters. Around 7:30 p.m., as the sun slips behind Madonna Mountain, the headlights of cars can be seen curving around the dirt road leading to the […]
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Everybody loves a Cal Poly gal
Matt Wechter I went to bed last night after making a mental list of my schedule. My roommates and I had a long and busy day ahead of us. These included particularly stressful activities such as going to class, the beach, dinner and downtown. Thank god I woke up early, because I was in for […]
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Nerds can party too
Chris Gunn A calculated flick of the wrist sends a small, white eggshell-colored ping-pong ball in the direction of 10 red party cups, each glinting in the light from liquid spilled during the last game and the inevitable loss of fluid during refilling. After a second in the air, it turns downward to the pyramid […]
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A biker's guide to San Luis Obispo
Bicyclists are everywhere in San Luis Obispo, especially on the Cal Poly campus. It is a major mode of transportation for students, and many cycle for recreational activity. For many students, bicycling was not a large part of their life until moving to San Luis Obispo. “Strangely before moving here it never occurred to me […]
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Skateboarding on campus can become a costly risk
Jennifer Gongaware Skateboarding has become a major form of transportation for students living in San Luis Obispo. It is fast and convenient, however, there are some restrictions that other modes don’t carry. According to the Cal Poly Web site, the use of skateboards and motorized skateboards on the campus is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject […]
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Surfin' Safari on the Central Coast
christopher gunn The Central Coast is home to surf spots that are as diverse as the skill level of riders that ride them. From Cayucos Pier down to Pismo Beach, surfers can find little gems of California surfing all along the Central Coast line. From soft mushy lefts at Morro Rock during the summer to […]
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