Jack Ingram I read an interesting article in the Mustang Daily last Wednesday about the Cal Poly “Factbook.” According to the article, ethnic and racial diversity is being augmented at Cal Poly. Unfortunately, as was illustrated in Thursday’s letters-to-the-editor section, acceptance of those who are racially and ethnically different isn’t so widespread. Some students feel […]
Immigrants might be "illegal," shouldn't be scapegoats
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America's most outrageous congresswoman
Brian Eller Who is Cynthia McKinney? A) an embarrassment to the United States Congress B) a crazy women with ‘unique’ hairstyles C) a congresswomen who should be facing grand jury indictment for striking a police officer D) all of the above. Yes, the answer is D. Cynthia McKinney is a black congresswoman who struck a […]
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Two wins on the track at UCLA
Cal Poly returned to Westwood this weekend for the second time in 2006 to compete in the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Invitational, hosted by UCLA. The Mustangs were led by Aris Borjas, who won the men’s javelin event with a throw of 204-04; Willimena Cisco, who won the women’s 100 meter hurdles with a time of […]
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Mustangs avenge Matador sweep
tom sanders Cal Poly rebounded from an opening game loss to win the final two games of the series against Cal State Northridge at Matador Field in Big West baseball over the weekend. Two weeks prior, the Matadors (16-19, 1-5) swept Cal Poly (20-15, 4-2) in non-conference action. The Mustangs avenged the losses with a […]
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Office couples: Good or bad?
Jennette Ballas and Aliza Elbert Dilemma: Over the past few months I have developed feelings for a girl that I work with. I want to ask her out, but I’m scared to pursue it because I am unsure of the consequences in dating a coworker. ” Matt F. When closely working with a group of […]
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Mediums in the making: Students start local business
Ronnie Meehan When Cal Poly business students Lance Brandenberg and Ryan Reyes started screen printing, it was only a weekend hobby. However, this weekend hobby has now blossomed into their own screen printing shop in San Luis Obispo called Mediums. “Ryan and I did it just for fun and never thought long term,” Brandenberg said. […]
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Cal Poly celebrates Earth Day, takes steps to preserve environment
Katie Hofstetter World-renowned environmentalist Peter Raven encouraged Cal Poly students and staff to inform the public about global sustainability in his lecture “Biodiversity, Sustainability and the Modern University” on Friday night. Raven, who was named “Hero of the Planet” by Time magazine in 1999, came to Cal Poly in preparation for Earth Day on April […]
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Last chance to catch free flicks this quarter
Jen Boudevin For students longing to watch their favorite classics on the big screen, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) just might hold the opportunity. Again presenting its popular quarterly film series, ASI Events hosts “Oldies but Goodies,” a trio of films to be screened for free on campus. Formerly held at Chumash Auditorium, the showings are […]
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Illegal immigrants keep the American Dream alive
Paul Bittick The primary reaction many Americans have to the topic of illegal immigration is one of xenophobia, the fear of the foreigners. Americans believe that immigrants steal wealth from honest citizens. However, immigrants are an integral part of our economy and our survival as a nation. If America wishes to continue growing and expanding, […]
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Mustangs look for redemption
tom sanders sports information report Cal Poly (18-14), which opened Big West Conference play by winning two of three games against Pacific last weekend in Baggett Stadium, continues conference play this weekend, visiting Cal State Northridge (15-17, 0-3) for a three-game Big West series at Matador Field. Friday’s game starts at 3 p.m., followed by […]
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Poly puts athletic twist on UU hour
brennan angel Hundreds of students packed UU Hour Thursday for free food and prizes in celebration of National Student-Athlete Day. Attendees enjoyed food and prizes while they jammed to the live band that accompanied the special release of Honda’s newest car, the “Fit.” The National Student-Athlete Day was created to acknowledge the hard work of […]