Laura Pezzini lpezzini@mustangdaily.net Cal Poly’s Lambda Sigma Gamma sorority is under investigation following complaints about its new member education process, Student Life and Leadership Director Stephen Lamb said. Lambda Sigma Gamma is a multicultural interest sorority under the United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC). Its Epsilon chapter at Cal Poly was founded in 1991, disbanded […]
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SLO Transit needs cans
Victoria Billings vbillings@mustangdaily.net November rolls around once a year, and with it, Thanksgiving, pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes and canned cranberries. And with this mess of food-centric holidays right around the corner, different organizations, schools and charities kick their annual canned food drives to collect food for those who can’t afford a feast into gear. But […]
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No investigation for sexual assault report
Sean McMinn smcminn@mustangdaily.net When San Luis Obispo police received a call reporting a sexual assault at a fraternity house the weekend before Halloween, they launched an investigation. Seventeen minutes later, the case was closed — the report was labeled: “unfounded.” But it wasn’t because police were confident no crime had been committed. Instead, there was […]
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The Businessman who’s running for mayor
James Corbett jamescorbett.md@gmail.com Upon entering mayoral candidate Steve Barasch’s office, it’s difficult to miss the large stuffed life-size doll bearing a resemblance to Robin Williams in the film “Mrs. Doubtfire.” According to Barasch, the doll serves as a token of good luck, which he’ll be hoping is on his side when local residents cast their […]
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Cal Poly football team falls to Eastern Washington 34-17
Mustang Daily Staff Report sports@mustangdaily.net The 17 points mustered by the Mustangs on Saturday afternoon against the Eastern Washington Eagles was simply not good enough. The No. 16 Cal Poly football team suffered its second consecutive loss of the season against No. 7 Eastern Washington on Saturday afternoon’s nonconference game at Roos Field. After defeating […]
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Mustangs advance to playoffs
Jefferson P. Nolan sports@mustangdaily.net The pressure was on. A sold-out crowd in the stands. Tortillas being tossed on the field. A frustrated, unfulfilled Gauchos soccer team. A win/tie or go home situation. The tension between the Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara soccer teams mounted before the match as the crowd poured into the stadium. […]
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Stolen vehicle crashes near University Union
The driver of an allegedly stolen Chevy Blazer crashed on campus early Thursday morning, prompting students to attempt to detain him until police arrived on the scene. No one on the scene was injured. At approximately 2:45 a.m., Jose Contreras of Paso Robles, who police say was intoxicated and driving without a license, sped down […]
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Proposition 37 sparks discussion
Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net Proposition 37 received a lot of attention in the past few months and affects all California residents. This proposition would require labeling on processed or raw food sold to consumers if it has been made with genetically modified material. Whether for or against Proposition 37, it’s indisputable that the proposition is bringing […]
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Election: Propositions at a glance
Proposition 30 Proposition 30‘s goal is to fund state budgets and to prevent further spending reductions to education programs. For those that earn an income of over $250,000, taxes would be increased for seven years. In addition, sales taxes would be heightened by 1/4 of a cent over the next four years. These tax increases […]
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Capps and Maldonado face off for seat in congress
Laura Pezzini lpezzini@mustangdaily.net The race to be elected California’s 23rd district congressman between current congresswoman Lois Capps and former California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado is a heated one. Both candidates not only have extensive political experience, but also have experience in the area — Capps as the current congresswoman and Maldonado as a Santa Maria […]
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Where to vote in SLO
As the presidential debates are underway and are either confirming, changing or are still swaying voters’ decisions, Nov. 6 is rapidly approaching. Voters may not have their minds made up, but where to vote in San Luis Obispo should be known. “Most of my friends and other students do an absentee ballot because they are […]