Category: News

Cal Poly doesn’t have a history of violent acts and crimes, but they do occur periodically. In 2003, there was one murder, 20 forcible rapes, 19 robberies, 99 aggravated assaults, 344 burglaries and 131 car thefts in the city of San Luis Obispo, according to www.cityrating.com, which is well below the national average. “No matter […]

The international studies department will launch a new program of study in South Africa and Ghana. The South Africa and Ghana programs, designed to give students a new outlook and perspective for developing countries, will be available in 2006. Students interested in studying in Ghana will attend the University of Ghana in Legon and students […]

Paul Bittick Cal Poly’s Horticulture Unit and various greenhouses on campus have been quarantined since federal agriculture officials found a passion-vine mealybug in some of the plants last week. It is believed to be the first time that the passion-vine mealy bug has been reported within American borders, other than at ports or airports where […]

The decision to study abroad can often be difficult. Choosing where to study abroad can be even harder. Cal Poly currently offers 22 study abroad programs, 19 of the programs already have enrollment and several are in progress. One of Cal Poly’s most popular and longest running programs is the London Study Program, which is […]

More than 250 men and women gathered on the Health Center lawn Tuesday night to make a statement. Clad in tennis shoes and running shorts, volunteers crouched in unison to say “Ready, Set, End Sexual Assault Now.” The Run to Remember was organized by the Cal Poly Women’s Center in order to promote sexual assault […]

Paul Bittick Excessive rain over the past week has resulted in the cancellation of Cal Poly’s annual truck and tractor pull. “There have been two things that have been working against us,” said Mark Zohns, a bioresource and agricultural engineering professor. “All the rain from March and early April has completely saturated the pasture. The […]

Julianne Byer Prince Charming storms through the castle gates, shielded with armor and valor as his Fair Maiden bats her lashes, anxiously waiting to be whisked away into the sunset. Enter the White Stallion stage left and cue music while the words “Happily Ever After” scroll across the screen. Barf bag anyone? Or better yet, […]

graphic by louise dolby The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of studying abroad is one of the best ways to gain valuable experience. Last year, more than 680 Cal Poly students participated in one of the many abroad programs offered at Cal Poly. In the category of institutions offering up to a masters degree, Cal Poly was ranked […]

Student Life and Leadership, along with Orientation Programs, sponsored the film “It’s Elementary: Talking about Gay issues in School” on Monday in the Chumash Auditorium. The film dealt with issues regarding children’s acceptance and willingness to understand the meaning of being gay or lesbian. “It is important that elementary students have the information (regarding gays […]

The College of Liberal Arts hosts “The Last Lecture Series” tonight featuring two professor’s thoughts on their last lectures. Professors were selected by the College of Liberal Arts Student Council to give a lecture to students about their disciplines and beyond. The College of Liberal Arts will offer students lectures that represent not only the […]

The third annual Run to Remember, a 5K run as part of Remember Week and sponsored by The Cal Poly Women’s Center, will take place tonight at 7 p.m. to raise awareness about sexual assault and violence in the community. “Run to Remember gives women and men one night a year where they can run […]