Eric Olsen After a 31-14 victory last Saturday sans penalties or turnovers against Northern Colorado, the No. 9 ranked Cal Poly takes on No. 12 North Dakota State at Mustang Stadium. This will be the Mustangs third Great West Conference game this season, and a chance for their third conference win and fifth in a […]
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Gov. signs bill to offer doctorate of education
Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a bill in September that authorizes the California State University system to independently offer a doctorate of education degree. “This legislation marks perhaps the most significant change in the CSU system’s role in the last four decades,” CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed said in a press release. “We are extremely grateful to […]
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Employees' union to receive raises
After months of negotiating with the chancellor’s office, members of the California State University Employees Union, SEIU Local 2579, will receive their first raises in three years. “It was a rough start, but we came out with a happy ending,” said Pat Gantt, president of CSUEU. “Most employees are dedicated and proud of their jobs, […]
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Language institute attracts students from around the world
Emily Logan San Luis Obispo is home to one of the last remaining private language institutes in the country. The California Coast Language Academy (CCLA) enrolls students from all around the world who wish to improve their English skills, usually in preparation for college. Because of fears of terrorism around the world, CCLA Director and […]
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Industrial technology class works with Toyota
Thao Tran Cal Poly students taking industrial technology 303, industrial quality assurance, have the opportunity to work with Toyota this quarter in a hands-on approach to learning about quality assurance. “It’s special because a world class company is willing to share training material to the class,” industrial technology professor Eric Olsen said. “Toyota provided model […]
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Harbor Festival
Mariecar Mendoza As a celebration of food, music and art, Morro Bay’s Harbor Festival attracted hundreds of locals and tourists to the Central Coast. The event, which took place last weekend, marked its 24th year and raised money for more than 40 nonprofit organizations throughout San Luis Obispo County. Local wineries and microbreweries provided samples […]
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Looking Within
Nick Hoover It’s been over a decade since the three-day long riots broke out during the April, 1990 Poly Royal celebration where over 120 people were arrested. Any object within reach was hurled at police officers, including small explosives. What’s changed in these 15 years? Is the quiet town of San Luis Obispo remaining just […]
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Wheelmen roll through Parkfield Classic
Brittany Ridley Parkfield is often known as the “earthquake capital of the world.” But this small Californian town of 37 was rocked by more than an earthquake last weekend when the Cal Poly Wheelmen hosted their annual Parkfield Classic mountain bike race, with more that 300 riders from across the state ready to compete for […]
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Housing projects on the horizon
Emily Rancer The construction of a 69-unit housing complex for faculty and staff is on schedule, said Jim Reinhart, the managing director of the Cal Poly Housing Corporation. The Bella MontaAña development, which will be at the corner of Highland Drive and North Santa Rosa Street, should be open for full occupancy by fall 2007. […]
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Depression screenings offered at Cal Poly
Holly Burke Holly Burke mustang daily As students’ lives change they are faced not only with the pressures of school, but also with roommates, paying bills, dealing with relationships and living independently. Many students begin to feel anxious or depressed for these reasons. Though some have dealt with this problem before, it is a new […]
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Smiling through hard times
Bonnie Lowry sits at a table in Sierra Vista hospital discussing the pros and cons of her prosthetic. She is young and tall with very long and thick red hair. While she talks, she pulls at the sides of her scalp and slowly removes her hairpiece. She is completely bald.