Justin Fivella Just before pulling away and watching everything I had known for the first 21 years of my life disappear in my rearview mirror, my Dad offered me some wisdom that though incomprehensible at the time, I knew someday would bring great clarity. Hiding tears behind his wire-framed spectacles, he grasped my shoulders. I […]
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Poly Players: With John Nguyen
brennan angel mustang daily Justin Fivella mustang daily Cal Poly grand slam tennis ace John Nguyen is on the top of his game as he is currently ranked No.1 on Mustang roster for the second year in a row and could place well at the Big West finals in late April. Nguyen, a business junior […]
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Calling all rock stars and demo tapes
For anyone who’s ever aspired to take their musical talent to the big leagues of velvet ropes and huge record deals, mtvU, the 24-hour college network, and Drive-Thru Records might have your answer as the two have joined forces to discover America’s best college band or artist through their third annual “Best Music on Campus […]
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Tour of California: Part one
Justin Fivella To see the beautiful PDF version of today’s Tour of California coverage, click on the image. In a scene reminiscent of the legendary Tour de France, a sea of colorfully clad professional cyclists raced around the corner of Chorro Street and 300 meters up Monterey Street to the finish in front of City […]
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IRA fee proposal passes
sheila sobchik The $10 IRA fee increase proposal passed in an overwhelming fashion Thursday night in the UU with Provost Robert Detweiler announcing the 73 percent approval of the referendum. Voter turnout was just under 2,000 with a total of 1,974 votes cast. Of this total, 1,447 voted “yes” and 527 voted “no,” according to […]
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Last home games for men's basketball
Justin Fivella The men’s basketball team will host UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton for their last home games of the 2005-06 season this weekend. The back-to-back games begin with the Mustangs facing the Highlanders on Thursday, Feb. 23, and then the Titans on Saturday, Feb. 25. Coming off the devastating school-low 64-37 loss against […]
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Students apathetic toward IRA fee proposal
The hundreds of red “Vote Yes” posters plastering the walls throughout campus in last year’s aggressive ASI fee increase proposal prompted over 5,000 students to vote. The spark that ignited several thousand to vote last year is lacking in this year’s equally important IRA (Instructionally Related Activities) fee increase referendum that will take place on […]
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One of the Central Coast's best kept secrets
sheila sobchik The large blue road sign read: “NEXT SERVICES 82 MILES,” a warning to most motorists to avoid the barren road for fear of no gas; instead we welcomed the heavenly message with a full tank of fuel and an ear-to-ear grin inside our helmets. The road swept left and then broke right like […]
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Book parallels literature to spark student interest
whitney guenther Lost in a sea of intricate plot lines and unrecognizable words, many high school students give up on the great literary pieces of yesteryear because they simply can’t understand them. But two Cal Poly faculty members and one San Luis Obispo Office of Education employee look to break the trend with a book […]
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CSU chancellor optimistic on future budget, diversity plans
whitney guenther CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed was positive about the current state of the CSU system in a teleconference Wednesday. Reed discussed the current system-wide ban on alcohol, the CSU’s future plans to promote diversity and said he anticipated that the governor’s proposed buy-out of the fee increase would be supported by the assembly. […]
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Billbored 2-6-06
Make a road trip down to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival to see “Leave it to Chance,” a film by Cal Poly alumni and current student filmmakers. The film will be shown Monday Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, please visit their Web site at www.sbfilmfestival.org Tuesday night at the movies […]