When the weather gets really hot, there are very few things I actually feel like doing. Everything is suddenly way too much effort. And the only activities that sound good involve some way of cooling down — at least those are the kind that appeal to me. One thing I feel is a universal go-to […]
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Sigma Pi on probation
The Sigma Pi fraternity is on social probation through the end of the academic year following an investigation after an alleged party where minors with alcohol were involved. Director of Student Life and Leadership Stephan Lamb said the national office conducted an investigation after he received two reports that there may have been alcohol involved […]
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State budget could put more strain on CSU
The worst-case fiscal scenario for the California State University (CSU) became even worse Monday when Governor Jerry Brown released his May budget revision. The governor opened up the possibility of a $250 million cut to the CSU next year — $50 million more than what had been on the original budget in January. The cut’s increase […]
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Larry Lee: A decade in the dugout
The head coach steps out onto the baseball diamond and into the afternoon sunlight. As his team stretches on the outfield grass, Larry Lee can be seen cracking a smile near the dugout. It’s a smile that will likely be replaced by a much more determined face once the practice session begins. In his 10th […]
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Lacrosse into national semifinal
Seniors Scott Heberer and Matt Graupmann started playing lacrosse together when they were in the seventh grade. Ten years later, they are leading the Cal Poly men’s lacrosse team into nationals ranked as the No. 1 seed in the country. This week, the lacrosse team made it past the first round and quarterfinals to the […]
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Students raise awareness about the Middle East
It’s easy to lose sight of the rich cultural history of the Middle East with political tumult dominating the region, but Cal Poly’s Students for Justice and Peace in the Middle East have created a week dedicated to Middle Eastern food, music and the region’s past and present. Middle Eastern Week 2012 takes place May […]
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ASI Board of Directors meeting roundup
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors met May 16 for its biweekly meeting in the University Union (UU), room 220. Topics discussed included: ASI Upcoming Concerts in the Plaza are: Damon Castillo Band Concert today Hieroglyphics next Thursday Kiyana Tabrizi, ASI president reported: “We want to have the Board of Trustees really seriously consider […]
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Symposium explores gender and culture
Gender, race, religion and culture will be in the spotlight this Saturday for the Gender Equity Center’s first Gender Symposium, a meeting of students, faculty and staff to explore how gender impacts all aspects of life. The Gender Symposium is the first event of its kind held by the recently founded Gender Equity Center as […]
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Journal celebrates Cal Poly writers
“Byzantium” has arrived. The literary journal showcasing the winners of Cal Poly’s creative writing contest will be unveiled Saturday at Sally Loo’s Wholesome Café. The Al Landwehr Creative Writing Contest, which started in the ’70s, awards monetary prizes to six students — first, second and third place winners for both poetry and fiction — whose work is […]
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'Fratfolder' spams professors
Cal Poly faculty received an email last week telling them to “study the smart way, by using old exams,” so they could “kick ass on finals and get ready to start summer ‘fratbatical.’” The spam email advertised “Fratfolder,” a “college exam database” website launched by Alex Baldwin, a student at the University of Texas. Exams […]
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Risky on the blocks
A surge of college-age people flood the bars and streets of downtown San Luis Obispo every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night starting around 11 p.m. Some just want to relax with friends; others test the limits of the law and their bodies. Students and local bar-goers gather to socialize, drink and dance at nightlife establishments […]