The voting period closed Wednesday with 54 percent members voting ‘yes’ and 46 percent voting ‘no’ for the furloughs. In total, 68 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot — about 8,880 members.
BLOG: CFA votes in favor of furloughs
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Word on the Street: What minor would you create?
See what Cal Poly students are thinking in this week’s Word on the Street.
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By Design: Cal Poly professor profile
Next to him was a Russian “guide” who warned him that taking aerial photography was illegal. He ignored the “advice” of the man who may or may not have been a KGB agent and continued shooting.
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Bomb It discussion raises questions about graffiti
On Monday, The San Luis Obispo Art Center discussed these questions after screening the graffiti documentary “Bomb It.”
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Marijuana-related violence on the rise in SLO
Two marijuana-related crimes have struck San Luis Obispo County in the past three weeks.
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Is a minor a major deal?
Cal Poly offers 70 minors, but academic advisers disagree about their importance in students’ college careers. Four new minors were added to the 2009-2011 catalog.
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Cal Poly Organic Farm gives back
With 11 acres, a van named Helmut “the tank” Lopez and fresh, and organic produce daily, the Cal Poly Organic Farm is different from your average farm. “Our mission is to educate students about sustainable farming,” said manager Cindy Douglas. “It’s not about selling vegetables.”
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Op-Ed: Chris Brown’s apology not enough
“Chris Brown should get his ass kicked,” the Smoke Jumpers sing. They’re right.
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CFA and students clash with chancellor
Students for Quality Education are planning a 48 hour protest/vigil at the chancellor’s office in Long Beach starting Sunday up to the meeting on Tuesday.
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Locals arrested in connection with alleged drug robbery
Police arrested four suspects Wednesday in connection with a drug-related robbery at gunpoint that occurred at Mustang Village apartments on June 30.
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Summer parking should be free
Let’s be honest, Cal Poly is a ghost town during the summer. Students shouldn’t have to spend $115 on a parking pass when the parking lots are empty during summer.