Feb. 2 was a big day for News Corp CEO and chairman, Rupert Murdoch — his long awaited digital-only newspaper The Daily went live.
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What employers are really looking for in applicants
Recently one of my professors handed out a 2007 article from FORTUNE magazine titled, “The Trouble with MBAs.” In a nutshell, the article talked about interpersonal and communication skills being more important than grades, education or major-related experience. The article even quoted a prominent businessman as saying, “Just concentrate on networking … everything else you can learn […]
Posted inSports
Women’s tennis player Alexa Lee poised to have ‘breakout season’
Alexa Lee comes from a family of athletes. Her mom played volleyball at Texas State. Her dad is an “all around athlete.” Her twin brothers played tennis for UC Davis. It’s fitting, then, that in a family of talented competitors, the Cal Poly women’s tennis player would also shine in the sports arena.
Posted inNews
New president officially takes office
For Jeffrey Armstrong today will begin just like any other day — he’ll get up, go for a run, shower, eat breakfast and spend time with his wife, Sharon. After that, things for Armstrong will change. Today is his first official day as Cal Poly’s president.
Posted inFeatures
UU Gallery goes ‘Around the World’ with photography exhibit
Business administration senior Laine Riley is the artist currently featured at the University Union (UU) Gallery located in the UU Epicenter.
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Students can find non-traditional jobs for their majors
Traditionally certain majors have generated particular careers, but this is no longer the case. Today, a journalism major does not necessarily have to write for a newspaper, and a psychology student doesn’t have to be a psychologist. You might be wondering what these professionals can do, then.
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SLOMA documentary films highlight Art Nouveau
Cal Poly English major turned glass master and artist, inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, is a slightly bizarre and unlikely picture. Regardless, that is exactly what Cal Poly alumnus Evan Chambers is. Chambers is the motivation behind the January documentary special at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA).
Posted inOpinion
Rental experience goes to the bitter end
Last spring, I published an article detailing my struggles with my previous real-estate management company McNamara Realty. I received an overwhelming amount of support, and as I suspected, I was not alone in my struggle. At the time my piece was published, many things regarding my rental situation were unknown and pending. Nearly nine months […]
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Rats, termites and mold, Oh my!
HOUSE FOR RENT: $1,900/month. Three bedrooms, one bath and only one mile from Cal Poly. For the low price of $633 per housemate you get rats, termites and mold.