Nick Coury Tragic accidents often leave people without hope for the future, but in the case of Mark Zupan, he would not trade being a quadriplegic for his old life. On Feb. 2, ASI Events hosted the showing of the award-winning documentary “Murderball.” Mark Zupan, the film’s star and captain of the U.S. Quadriplegic Rugby […]
Quadriplegics rise again in 'Murderball,' in life
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The status quo has got to go
Jack Ingram What is the status quo? The dictionary defines it as “the existing state of affairs.” But this definition is too benign, too vague and lacks the connotation necessary to give real-word meaning to such an abstract idea. History and hindsight have contributed to a more accurate definition, one that implies a rather negative […]
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Competition is the answer
Brian Eller I don’t know how many of you paid attention to the State of the Union address last Tuesday, but the president put a huge emphasis on the importance of teaching more math and science in schools. As most of you already know, American students in high school and middle school are falling behind […]
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Weekend round-up: Big West baseball
Senior southpaw Branden Dewing pitched a four-hitter and Cal Poly committed six errors as San Jose State opened its 2006 baseball season with a 6-0 victory over the Mustangs in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Blethen Field. Dewing struck out three and walked one for the win, throwing just 96 pitches, […]
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Gauchos pull away late
UC Santa Barbara secured the lead for good with 3:24 to go en route to an 80-71 victory over Cal Poly in a Big West Conference women’s basketball game Saturday afternoon before 967 in Mott Gym. Cal Poly, which beat the Gauchos 82-71 in the Thunderdome on Jan. 21, jumped to a 12-4 lead in […]
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Aggies too much for Mustangs
michael mullady Freshman forward Kyle Brucculeri led a quartet of starters who scored in double figures, tallying 22 points to lead UC Davis to an 83-70 victory over Cal Poly in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday before, 2,838 fans in Mott Gym. Junior guard Rommel Marentez added 18 points for the Aggies while senior […]
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How Do You Define Cheating?
Jennette Ballas and Aliza Elbert Dilemma: After taking a midterm, I noticed students walking over to their friends who had the class after them and sharing information about the test that was just taken. Now I understand that in life it’s helpful to use one’s resources to stay ahead, however, at what point is that crossing […]
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Accounting students lighten the financial burden of tax season
tom sanders As tax season approaches, a group of Cal Poly students are easing the April 15th blues by doing taxes at no charge for low-income taxpayers. Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. until March 11, the Volunteer Income Tax Service, a group of Cal Poly accounting seniors, will prepare taxes for people […]
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Abortion, the death penalty and political labels
If an average person said something like “people who call themselves ‘pro-life,’ and yet support the death penalty are idiots,” I would probably let it slide. I have a problem with political science senior saying it; however, because it indicates a lack of depth of scholarly inquiry. Looking at this apparent oxymoron just a little […]
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Do your part, and go out and vote
There is a fee referendum Feb. 22-23 to increase mandatory fees for Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). It is funny how a lot of silly people think this has something to do with ASI. This IRA fee has absolutely no connection with ASI; however, I will encourage everybody to vote so that you gain the benefit […]
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Finally, a real solution to a real problem
A few days ago, a guest commentary was featured reflecting upon the true implications of Roe v. Wade and the current state of reproductive rights for women. The article echoed my own concerns within the abortion debate: We need to see past the political arena. All the scathing debate surrounding the issue, from both sides, […]