Associated Students, Inc. hosted a debate for local politicians as their first “Soup and Substance” event of the year. Held in the University Union, local candidates for mayor and city council shared their views on issues locally impacting students, while enjoying warm bowls of soup.
Audio slideshow: Soup for substance
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Fresno State highlights Cal Poly baseball schedule
The Cal Poly baseball team released its schedule Tuesday. It’s headlined by a pair of games with defending national champion Fresno State.
The Bulldogs, who pulled off an improbable run through the College World Series last year, lost the 2008 season series to Cal Poly 3-2.
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Day prepares for Berlin
For many, life after Cal Poly is work, work, take a break and work some more. For former Cal Poly high jumper Sharon Day, the surreal life that came a few months after graduating from Cal Poly reflected the opening ceremony to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
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Mustangs begin homestand
Jon Stevenson saw something Monday he hadn’t seen in more than two years. For the first time since Sept. 4, 2006, his Cal Poly women’s volleyball team wasn’t in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll.
“I looked at it and saw we weren’t in the top 25 and walked off to gather myself because it was a moment that really hurt,” Stevenson said.
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Workshop prepares students for job fair
Students looking to brush up on their career skills need not wait for an appointment with their career adviser. The Cal Poly graduates behind the Web site WiHire.com are here to help.
WiHire.com, which helps students and recent college graduates acquire internships and jobs, is sponsoring a career workshop today to help students prepare for the fall job fair, taking place today and tomorrow.
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New clubs question religious influence on campus
Two new clubs on campus will offer students an alternative way to think about religion and spirituality with the Secular Society and the Cal Poly Brights coincidentally popping up at the same time.
“There needs to be a campus-wide discussion because there are so many religious groups,” said Nick Sagan, the Bright’s treasurer and computer engineering senior.
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Mayor, city council candidates debate
Students and staff had an opportunity to fill both their bellies and minds on Tuesday at the San Luis Obispo mayoral and city council debate, Associated Student Inc.’s first “Soup and Substance” event of the year.
With the election approaching, Student Life and Leadership and ASI teamed up to host this debate as part of Democracy Week.
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A right by any other name (doesn't always sound as sweet)
The last presidential debate saw moderator Tom Brokaw ask the candidates whether they thought healthcare was a right or a responsibility. Predictably, the answers split along party lines, with Obama stating his belief that healthcare is a right and McCain declaring it a responsibility.
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The difference between a saxophone and a lollipop
1. The first rule of oral is you do not talk about oral.
2. The second rule of oral is you DO NOT talk about oral.
That is, except for me. I will take on the role of Tyler Durden, the oh-so-muscular character portrayed by Brad Pitt in the movie “Fight Club.
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Singer Sophie Milman to jazz up Spanos Theatre
Jazz singer Sophie Milman’s performance at Cal Poly will mark the international artist’s first trip to the Central Coast.
“We’ve enjoyed her music so far so we’re looking forward to a good show,” said Ali Semon, owner of San Luis Obispo frame store Frame Works and a sponsor of the event.
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Cal Poly matches program's highest ranking ever
The Cal Poly football team matched its highest ranking ever Monday.
After their third bye over the past five weeks, the Mustangs rose to No. 3 in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) coaches poll and No. 5 in the Sports Network media poll.