Jen Boudevin In a time when needle and thread may seem outdated, the ReMEmber Quilt Project opted for just those tools, crafting a quilt to confront the issue of violence against women. The ReMEmber Week program was initiated in 2000 in response to three missing San Luis Obispo students, Rachel Newhouse, Aundria Crawford and Kristin […]
Quilt serves as a reminder for Cal Poly
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Spin on classic proves frightful
Karen Velie Karen Velie mustang daily Finally, a horror movie that’s not overloaded with gore. Though truly frightening, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” provokes viewers into scaring themselves. This low budget film, directed by Scott Derrickson, is surprisingly light on special effects. But as movie goers contemplate the existence of evil, they may find themselves […]
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Where SLO meets the 'Surreal Life'
Christopher Gunn The cast of the “Surreal Life: Season Six” took over KSBY’s evening newscast and mingled in downtown San Luis Obispo during one of the show’s big trip excursions Thursday. The cast includes Sherman Hemsley from the 70s hit sitcom, “The Jeffersons;” Steve Harwell, the front man for the band Smash Mouth; C.C. DeVille […]
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Stevenson instills winning attitude in players
Sheila Sobchik “I want to win the national championship.” These are the words of Jon Stevenson, the new head coach for the Cal Poly volleyball team. They may sound overly ambitious, but with 36 years of volleyball experience both as a hall of fame player and a successful coach, Stevenson knows that the goal is […]
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Bulk Up
Sheila Sobchik The recent opening of Costco Warehouse in San Luis Obispo on September 17 has brought thousands to the outskirts of the city for discounts. The property, located at 1540 Froom Ranch Way, measures 139,600 square feet and has plenty to offer. Costco carries fresh meat, fresh produce, a bakery, a service deli, an […]
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WOW, what a week
Louise Dolby Since 1957, the San Luis Obispo community has opened its arms to thousands of new students during a unique week-long orientation program known as the Week of Welcome. This year, WOW was the largest volunteer orientation program to date with over 3,000 freshmen participating in activities on and off campus, including a community […]
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There's something new in view
Christina Joslin It was a hot Friday afternoon, the birds were chirping, a cool breeze was flowing through the trees and all the new WOWies were listening to the sounds of San Luis Obispo’s very own The New Longview. Formerly just Longview, this local powerhouse opened for the band Sherwood and rocked the stage of […]
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Left Behind
Nick Hoover Editor’s note: ‘blackandwhite’ is a photography commentary by Nick Hoover that will run each Thursday. Watching helicopters rescue stranded victims from their rooftops was the only image I had in my mind as I left for my two-week mission with the Red Cross. When I arrived in New Orleans, the truth […]
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Poly football climbs to No. 12 in nation
Frank Stranzl Cal Poly opens Great West Conference play Saturday night at South Dakota State, the Mustangs first ever trip to Brookings, S.D. The Mustangs (2-1) moved to No. 12 in the Division I-AA rankings after pummeling No. 18 Montana State 38-10. The Mustangs climbed six spots from No. 18 before Saturday’s victory. Montana Stae […]
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Poly holds highest grad rates
Cal Poly earns the highest graduation rates of all the California State Universities, according to statistical reports from the CSU system. For first year freshmen after six years, Cal Poly’s rate is 68 percent, and for community college transfer students after four years, the rate is 77 percent. The average CSU rate for first-year freshmen […]
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Baker appoints new provost
Karen Velie Cal Poly President Warren Baker announced earlier this month the appointment of William Harris as the university’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs. “I am probably as excited as the Cal Poly freshmen who arrived this week,” Harris said. “Cal Poly is a unique institution and being part of it is […]