George J. Peterson, a professor in the College of Education, recently co-authored and co-edited a book providing a wide spectrum of research in the education field, not only based on his expertise, but the expertise of seven other hand-picked scholars. Petersen and fellow scholar Lance Fusarelli, associate professor at North Carolina State University, came up […]
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Fabulous furniture
michael mullady Cal Poly students took home honors last Friday at the Vellum/College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) second annual design exhibition. The exhibition encouraged CAED students and faculty members to craft original furniture designs to be judged by a panel of experts on function, individuality, beauty and production characteristics. Architecture major Nitsan Yomtov […]
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Fire Department hires new chief
James Mellor The San Luis Obispo Fire Department will operate under a new chief as of Tuesday, Nov. 1. John Callahan, a former deputy chief of the Los Angeles City Fire Department, will be sworn in during the next City Council meeting. Callahan will bring over 32 years of experience to his new position. As […]
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Proposed referendum could increase student fees
Graphic by Louise Dolby The Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC) is considering a proposal to increase student Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) fees. If it is approved, the proposal will be on the ballot for students winter quarter. The referendum would only affect non-athletics IRA programs, which include agriculture judging, rodeo, the equestrian team, musical ensembles, […]
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Health Center to offer safe sex and contraception workshop
brennan angel Information about birth control and advice on medical choices regarding birth control methods are available at Cal Poly’s own Health Center. Located in building 27 next to the Rec Center and Peer Health Education, the Health Center has a team specifically trained for sex information called EROS (Educational Resources on Sexuality). This team […]
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Cal Poly crime decreases
Crimes reported to the Cal Poly campus police are down 46 percent over the past five years, according to recent police statistics. These include offenses reported to the police such as arson, car theft, assault and robbery. Such crimes were down from 340 reports in 1999 to 182 in 2004. Tony Aeilts, Cal Poly University […]
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New wakeboarding club flying high
Garrett Leight The Central Coast Association of Wakeboarders is an organization dedicated to its sport, the lake lifestyle and teaching members throughout the Central Coast how to ride. CCAW, pronounced “Ca-Caw!,” has become one of the largest wakeboarding clubs in the nation with over 120 members in just two weeks of existence. Club founder and […]
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Ford previews new car in Shell Beach
nick coury In this electric age of developing the car industry, the quest for the best vehicle is never-ending. With new models and innovations, Ford Motor Company still stands as a forerunner in the battle. On Monday in Shell Beach, Ford presented the “Fusion,” a new model for the 2006 lineup geared toward college graduates. […]
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Solar Decathlon takes third in D.C.
stefano paltera courtesy photo The Cal Poly Solar Decathlon team took third place Friday under the shadow of the Washington Monument. The Solar Decathlon, hosted annually by the U.S. Department of Energy, took place on the lawn of the National Mall in Washington D.C. There, 18 universities competed to create the most efficient and architecturally […]
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Wheelchair Foundation brings mobility around the world
Louise Dolby Cal Poly students and alumni are giving the gift of mobility through the Wheelchair Foundation, a nonprofit organization seeking to deliver a wheelchair to everyone who needs one. In September, 10 Cal Poly graduates traveled to Guatemala to distribute wheelchairs to people in need, like Nari, a 13-year-old Guatemalan boy who has been […]
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Poly to offer a master's of arts degree in history
brennan angel mustang daily Cal Poly’s history department will kick off its new master’s of arts degree in January, a program that offers concentrations in American, European, Asian, Latin American and African history. “We’ve felt pretty strongly that, given our geographic location, it was really important for us to give the people in our area […]