Jessica, my name is Brian. I and the other 450 liberal studies majors couldn’t help but read your letter. Were you serious or were you trying to be ironic? If you were being ironic or sarcastic, you need to work on your sense of irony and your sense of humor because people in our major […]
From a male liberal studies major
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Speak for yourself
Disclaimer: Jessica Potter, we hope your letter was a satire portraying LS majors, but if not, we highly suggest you read this letter. As seniors, approaching the end of our liberal studies credential program, we find your letter to the editor ridiculous. We accept that there are individuals in our major who are at Cal […]
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There's more to life than marriage
I was quite offended and upset that Ms. Potter has such an archaic attitude towards the female population at Cal Poly. According to her, a female’s place in society is in the home. When I read this I immediately called my grandma and she was shocked. What did the women of the past work so […]
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Liberal studies students deserve respect
As one of the many liberal studies majors left upset and very confused by your letter, I am glad to know you were kidding. Though I do not think many people got the joke. Your letter and the responses it has received have done little more than trivialize our major. (And the Mustang Daily has […]
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Sticking it to 'the man'
Mariecar Mendoza Turning 21 is one of those times in your life when you enter crunkdome and unknowingly take it to the next level where happy hours finally become much more than appetizers and where microbrews force a rapid betrayal of Natty Ice. But the road is tough and the road is hard, and many […]
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Leaving it to chance in Chicago
Bernard Badion did almost everything to make sure his recent film was a success, but the one thing he didn’t do was “Leave it to Chance.” “Leave it to Chance,” a romantic film written, directed and produced by Cal Poly students and alumni will be recognized for it success at the 2005 Chicago Filipino American […]
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Live from Poly, it's 'The Al Franken Show'
“It’s Wednesday Nov. 2 and The Al Franken Show is here at the Cal Poly Pavilion!” said Al Franken while broadcasting his daily show live from the Christopher Cohan Center Pavilion Risers. KYNS 1340 AM, a progressive talk station called “Air America,” sponsored the event where nearly 200 people came to watch and listen. Though […]
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Artist shows Cal Poly her BLUE side
Emily Logan Beginning today through Dec. 2, the University Art Gallery will feature “BLUEprints of the Heart: A Drawing Installation by Maria Velasco,” a multimedia exhibit reflecting emotions, change and renewal. Maria Velasco, associate professor at the University of Kansas, will be giving a gallery talk today at 5 p.m. followed by an opening reception […]
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Rancer's Recipes 11-3-05
Emily Rancer After coming home from that afternoon class, a frozen dinner can be enough to satisfy your needs. But I challenge you to make today’s salad as a healthier option or, gasp, your next meal’s side dish (yes, side dishes can exist in college). This recipe will take you a whopping 10 minutes to […]
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On Monogamy
Daniel Gingras I have two major gripes with monogamy. The first is the exclusion of the menage Aÿ trois. (Impensable!) The second is monogamy’s persistent elusion of me. (Tragique!) Actually, the menage Aÿ trois continues to elude me too. (Quelle surprise-) In my mind there are only two states: the state of being in a […]
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The advantages of monotony . . . oops, monogamy
Janice Edman A few weeks ago, while out at the bars with a group of friends, someone noticed that a staggeringly large amount of guys seemed to be out on the prowl. Cheesy pick-up lines and lustful stares abounded, and I wondered what had spiked the urge in these guys to find a girl. Finally […]