The train squeaked and shook gently as it left the loading dock. Hungry, tired and unreasonably excited, I boarded an overnight train from the bustling southern Thailand city of Bangkok, bound for my ultimate destination, the mountainous northern city of Chiang Mai.
Embarking on a Thai expedition
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Louder Space: Louder than ever, two years later
Louder Space — an alternative-rock band created by four Cal Poly students — is about to celebrate its second birthday. In honor of its two-year anniversary, the band is headlining an all-ages concert at SLO Brewing Co. on Oct. 5 — exactly two years after the band’s formation.
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Colombini announces three main goals for school year
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Jason Colombini has three main items on his to-do list: grow and develop ASI Student Government, engage Cal Poly with the surrounding community and effectively represent all students.
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Behind the scenes of sexual assault
Safer is fighting a misconception that college campuses don’t reprimand students found guilty of sexual assault.
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What if ‘The Purge’ was real?
“The Purge,” a movie that came out in the summer of 2013, is not a good movie. But my editor tells me I’m supposed to be writing something political, so a movie review isn’t exactly in the forecast.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Defer greek rush until winter quarter
Ending deferred recruitment for fraternities at Cal Poly this fall was a win for gender equality — but that doesn’t mean it was the right decision.
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CSU honors go to graphic communication senior
Last month, Juana Villa was recognized by the California State University Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement for continuing to develop her English language skills while enrolled in her university classes.
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Cal State to support Obama higher education plan
The California State University is looking to work with federal lawmakers on controversial plans to enhance accountability across higher education.
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Cal Poly officials tighten up on off-campus behavior
Are actions of misconduct committed off campus as significant as those committed on campus?
Officials at Cal Poly believe so.
Posted inDaily Shows, Mustang News TV
Mustang News, Oct. 2, 2013: CSU to work with D.C. lawmakers, ASI president explains his agenda
Mustang News anchor Olivia DeGennaro recaps yesterday’s biggest stories at Cal Poly.
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Mustang Minute, Oct. 1, 2013: ASI President Jason Colombini talks office hours from Dexter Lawn
Mustang News reporter Christina Favuzzi interviews Associated Students, Inc. President Jason Colombini during his Tuesday open office hours.