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Presidential Election Moments
Obama advertisement accuses Romney of killing a woman A television ad produced by a pro-Obama super-PAC featured a former steelworker who said he could not afford healthcare for his wife who was dying of cancer. His company was purchased and shut down by Bain Capital, the private equity firm founded by Mitt Romney. Presidential quips […]
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Friends with restrictions
We are far from the days when talking with professors outside of the classroom meant awkwardly running into them at the grocery store — after trying to avoid them. Nowadays with the advent of social media websites such as Facebook, a student can interact with professors on his or her own terms. But is it […]
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Students go the extra (Mustang) mile
The Cal Poly community has a chance to come together and show their school pride tomorrow at the first ever Mustang Mile. The Mustang Mile will be held at 5:30 p.m. and consist of a 5-kilometer run through the Cal Poly campus, as well as a festival afterwards. The idea for the Mustang Mile came into […]
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Textbook purchases bring difficulties
With college tuition on the rise, it can be a challenge for some students to allocate money for their education. On top of food, gasoline, bills and basic school supplies, students regularly purchase textbooks, which can quickly drain bank accounts. Though there are options to save money on textbooks such as renting or buying used books, […]
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Students stay 'Up 'til dawn' for charity
Students from across the Cal Poly campus gathered for Up ‘til Dawn on Tuesday — a letter-writing event aimed at helping raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The university student organization Up ’til Dawn put on the event. Up ‘til Dawn took place in Chumash Auditorium from 6 to 11 p.m. Doors opened promptly […]
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Showcase bridges liberal arts and polytechnic
Last week the Cal Poly College of Liberal Arts (CLA), in partnership with CLA Ambassadors, hosted Liberal Arts week. This four-day annual event held on campus aims to promote awareness and interest in Liberal Arts among students and staff as well as celebrate its contributions at Cal Poly. “I want students to know there are more […]
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Event enlightening the status quo
This past weekend, Cal Poly Student Community Services hosted its 10th annual “Change the Status Quo: A Student’s Role in Shaping Society” — a conference designed to bring people together who share a passion for making a difference in their community and the world. The theme — Educate, Motivate and then Activate — aims to […]
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CP, SLO 'Celebrating Diversity' together
The “Learn By Doing” method of teaching sets Cal Poly apart from so many other schools. However, if students want to prepare for the real world, it is important to learn how to interact with a diverse array of people. In honor of this, Cal Poly and the city of San Luis Obispo will host “Celebrating […]