sheila sobchik California voters will cast their ballots today in a special election for Propositions 73 through 80. Student leaders of clubs such as the Cal Poly College Republicans and Progressive Student Alliance have been raising awareness regarding the election’s impact on students across campus and urging them to vote. “Personally, I think the most […]
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Prop 76 could limit public school spending and funding if passed
As voters head to the polls today, Proposition 76 is sparking debate at Cal Poly. Proposition 76, or the “Live Within Our Means Act,” is one of the four propositions in Gov. Schwarzenegger’s reform campaign that may affect students at Cal Poly if passed. If passed, Proposition 76 would limit state spending to the prior […]
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Welcome to No Shave November
Have you noticed the change around campus? Burdens have been removed and joy has filled our souls as a result of throwing away our razors for the next 30 days. Do not be afraid! Your extra hair will protect you from the winter chill. Peach fuzz? Thick-haired neck? Dirty ‘stache? Men, wear them proud! Ladies, […]
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The truth about teachers
I hope everyone votes next week, and as you might expect, I have some views to share. Teachers are not “guaranteed jobs for life.” My wife works at the elementary level on an annual contract. Her job performance is the responsibility of her principal, who does not bother. The curriculum she teaches is mandated 100 […]
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Vote yes on Proposition 73
I challenge each of you to throw your ideological loyalties to the side and closely evaluate what this proposition means to your current and future families. Whether you are the most liberal student or a self-proclaimed libertarian, Proposition 73 may not be as ideologically polarizing as it may seem. This proposition would require minor, to […]
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Baker's salary makes sense
For all of you who read Monday’s Halloween Daily posting President Baker’s salary, there is a reason he is the highest paid president in the CSU system. First, realize that President Baker’s job is not university administration, but rather the advancement of higher education. He received only a 13 percent raise ($30,000) when he has […]
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Why are we fighting?
Yesterday, a friend of mine who is a physics major told me about a paper he read. This paper put forward the idea that stars don’t exert a gravitational force, but instead exert a repulsive force, and that this is why the universe is expanding. Naturally, we had a good laugh. It never crossed our […]
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Architecture alumnus featured on ABC's 'Extreme Home Makeover'
Tiffany Dias A Cal Poly graduate appeared on ABC’s “Extreme Home Makeover” as the featured architect Sunday, according to a news release. Chris Kelly, who graduated from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design in 1999, designed a home for the Tom family. Kelly’s employers, The KTGY Group, enlisted Kelly for the Tom family renovation […]
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Mustang Daily is a public forum
The time for a student movement to protect the First Amendment is now. A fight to preserve student press rights awaits many college newspapers, and the repercussions of a recent court case could reach much further than simply the press. The rights of every college student could be at risk as the United States Supreme […]
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Are you a terrorist?
Jack Ingram Nov. 6, 2005 – When I applied for this position as a columnist, I did so with the intention of “popping” something. No, not your cherry, but your bubble – our bubble – created by the collective advantages we enjoy by virtue of being American. I hope that my column makes people think […]
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We Gave President Baker That Raise
Douglas B. Bruzzone and Michael Matzke If you didn’t already know, faithful Mustang Daily reader, the Two Classy Gents have friends in very high places. We attend balls at Martin Landau’s casa, and have sipped Cristal with two out of the three members of TLC. And we all know why there’s one left out: she […]