Bicyclists are everywhere in San Luis Obispo, especially on the Cal Poly campus. It is a major mode of transportation for students, and many cycle for recreational activity. For many students, bicycling was not a large part of their life until moving to San Luis Obispo. “Strangely before moving here it never occurred to me […]
A biker's guide to San Luis Obispo
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Just do it, here's how
Nick Hoover If those football scholarship applications didn’t come through, there’s still hope – ASI Rec Sports offers plenty of competition for the school year. Ranging from fun under the sun to brutal competition on the field, club and recreational sports are likely to fulfill an athlete’s needs on the playing fields. Some of the […]
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Football to stay Division I-AA
Erick Smith With an updated stadium in the works, the inaugural Great West Conference championship rights and a promising new squad, Cal Poly’s football program is on cloud nine under the direction of coach Rich Ellerson. Ellerson transformed a program that had three straight losing seasons into a football machine. With added hype, some have […]
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Nerds can party too
Chris Gunn A calculated flick of the wrist sends a small, white eggshell-colored ping-pong ball in the direction of 10 red party cups, each glinting in the light from liquid spilled during the last game and the inevitable loss of fluid during refilling. After a second in the air, it turns downward to the pyramid […]
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Cal Poly school of rock
Nick Hoover As you walk into the dorms, you’ve probably got that crazy idea that many before have dreamed of – “I want to get into a band.” Trust me, you’re not alone. Following this guide might be the difference between playing downtown on a bench and selling platinum albums. Where to find other […]
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Everybody loves a Cal Poly gal
Matt Wechter I went to bed last night after making a mental list of my schedule. My roommates and I had a long and busy day ahead of us. These included particularly stressful activities such as going to class, the beach, dinner and downtown. Thank god I woke up early, because I was in for […]
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Pretty fly for a Cal Poly guy
Matt Wechter Upon rolling out of bed one morning I went about my usual routine of showering and brushing my teeth. But, as I went to get dressed, there was nothing in my closet. Everything, from my shoes to my hats, was gone. All I had were hangers and a few cobwebs. Initially, I believed […]
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At the drive-in
Matt Wechter Across from the Madonna Plaza, the large screen shoots up into the sky and the faded red letters of “Sunset” are the usual sight for Highway 101 commuters. Around 7:30 p.m., as the sun slips behind Madonna Mountain, the headlights of cars can be seen curving around the dirt road leading to the […]
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Campus Chow
Matt Wechter Campus Dining has announced the opening of a new eatery on campus this fall; Garden Grille. The Light House’s cafeteria-style dining is out and restaurant-style dining is in. Stark white walls have been painted yellow, pink and purple, while redwood benches and plants now adorn the entire dining room giving it an outdoor […]
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Top 5 Eats
Nick Hoover Alas, college is finally here. You’ve got your graphing calculator, iPod and some killer new sandals because this place is like a permanent vacation. Now, there’s only one problem, where do you and your friends go to eat? Worry not, the Mustang Daily has the map that’ll guide you to the best-bargain places […]
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Fool-proof method: Dean calculates a proper study load
Christopher Gunn Cramming may be the study method many college students use today, but it may not be such a smart plan if one wants to succeed. Studying 25 to 35 hours per week is the proper and time-tested method for success in college, according to Philip Bailey, Dean of the College of Science and […]