Let’s face it: textbook prices are freakishly high, but they don’t have to be. There’s always the song and dance about publisher prices and the economy, but the truth is, there are plenty of ways professors can make it easier for students to get cheaper books each quarter.
How to help us save money on textbooks
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There are more than two checkboxes on your ballot
Whether or not you agree with their views – whether you find their politics inspiring, infuriating or amusing – one thing is certain: we need more candidates like Ralph Nader in our nation’s political dialogue. Stopping at Cal Poly last night as part of his California university tour, Nader spoke passionately to a packed auditorium about the problems with America’s current two-party political system.
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Film raises funds for Obama
Was it the debates or the price of gas that kept people from coming to “Gas Hole” on Friday? Twelve people attended the film fundraiser at the Palm Theater on Friday night at 7p.m. Proceeds from the screening went to Obama Victory Fund.
Palm Theater General Manager Cameron Bowman said that the film was originally offered to both presidential campaigns.
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Thousands attend "Back to skool" concert
Morro Bay’s first ever outdoor Hip-Hop concert, featuring headliners Sean Kingston and Shwayze, rocked the Embarcadero on Sunday.
The event, billed as the first annual Back to Skool Orientation concert, took place in the parking lot at 714 Embarcadero Blvd.
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University art gallery welcomes new exhibit
At first glance, the photography of Brian Taylor and Stanley Smith posted on either side of the University Art Gallery may appear to be vastly different. However, with a closer look, a definite harmony appers; the art becomes a cohesive collection and has a common purpose.
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So Cal Dome-inating
Andre Dome, an incoming freshman for the Cal Poly men’s tennis team, reportedly played a hand Monday in Southern California’s 4-3 victory over Midwest in the semifinals of the USTA 18-under National Team Championships. According to InsideSoCal.com, the win at Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Ill. stretched the regional squad’s tournament winning spree to 18. […]
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Women's soccer defeats Utah State
Cal Poly women’s soccer built momentum leading into conference play after shutting down Utah State (4-6-1) defensively to merit a 1-0 win Friday.
Mustang goal keeper Coral Hoover posted her first career shutout and came up with six clutch saves.
“We were going hard to goal ? you can’t ask for much more,” Hoover said.
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Mustangs take on Utah State
Two weekend tune-ups remain for the Cal Poly women’s soccer team before Big West Conference play begins Oct. 3 at Cal State Fullerton. The first of those comes at 7 tonight when the Mustangs (4-5) host Utah State.
The Aggies (4-5-1), who left the Big West in 2005, were picked to finish third in the Western Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll.
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Points aplenty in AFC West
In the third week of the NFL season we saw the Patriots lose for the first time in the regular season since 2006, Ronnie Brown tally five TDs (four rushing, one passing) and the Bills and Titans stay undefeated. Whether or not you benefited fantasy-wise from these unforeseen occurrences, we will look ahead to week four.
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James Madison's campaign tops in the FCS
With the college football season in full swing, the time has come to start looking at the top teams in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) through the first quarter of the season.
James Madison (3-1) – Things were looking grim for the Dukes, who trailed Appalachian State 21-0 at halftime last week.
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Poly farm serves up organic produce
There’s no need to spend hours searching Farmer’s Market or sifting through the bins at local grocery stores to find fresh, organic produce. In fact, you don’t even have to leave campus. The only thing students need to do is sign up for the community supported agriculture (CSA) program at the Cal Poly Organic Farm.