In light of your story related to the red handprints used to identify where a sexual assault occurred on campus, I would like to comment on the university’s position. Consistent with university policy, Cal Poly will continue the practice of placing red prints on campus when reported sexual assaults occur. All areas of the university […]
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The Outdoor Gunn 10-13-05
Chris Gunn On Monday, I was at Pismo surfing just south of the pier in what turned out to be some exceptionally nice waves. They were clean, glassy, three to five feet, semi powerful and amazing for Pismo. On this particular day there were a large number of guys out, and most of them were […]
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Censorship and the First Amendment
With heat rising from the recent controversy of the spicy posters put up by the Cal Poly Salsa Club, censorship has once again forced itself into the limelight. The huge uproar thus far stands on the side against censoring the posters due to a fair right to view whatever we want, which is granted in […]
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Ignorance is not bliss
Maybe hiding international news from Americans is part of President Bush’s secret agenda to bolster his decreasing popularity ratings. A massive earthquake has devastated the Kashmir region in Pakistan/India, and no one seems to know or care about it. The Tribune’s Oct. 10 headlining story regarded residents of Creston and their feelings about an old […]
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Administration must stop acts of ignorance
I have always hated the popular phrase “ignorance is bliss.” Fall quarter has almost been in session for four weeks and already the administration has committed acts that deprive students of truth and knowledge on campus. The removal of the symbolic red handprints at places where sexual assaults have occurred was an act that spread […]
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Providing faculty housing is not the answer, raising salaries is
At first glance, providing a few faculty/staff with housing (Housing Projects on the Horizon, 10/6) for between $300,000 and $400,000 seems like a good solution to the housing problem. Upon further review, however, I believe it is a long-term waste of money. First, even at these prices most new faculty will not be able to […]
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Alex Spanos, I want an answer
So, this is great. As I am watching Monday Night Football, John Madden (esteemed Cal Poly alumnus) and Al Michaels have a “special” guest, our Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. I more than understand the politics that must go on in order to make the world, and our state, go around. Now, I recall how heavily Gov. […]
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Posters should not be up on public school grounds
Since when do the wants of the many outweigh the rights of the few? I belong to the “very small minority” who think the Cal Poly Salsa posters are inappropriate and don’t belong on campus. Taking down the posters does not represent censorship, nor violates the First Amendment. It simply conserves the learning environment. The […]
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Some decency please
Much discussion seems to be occurring around campus concerning the censorship of the Salsa ads. Much of it seems to be focused on whether or not this censorship would be limiting the Salsa club’s right to free speech. In my opinion however, leaving it there is not addressing the issue at hand. It may seem […]
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SAFER propaganda is "ignorant, inaccurate and sexist"
SAFER sends an inappropriate and disrespectful message to Cal Poly students. While viewing the display SAFER assembled on Dexter Lawn this past Tuesday I was impressed to see the incorporation of men as rape victims in their statistics. However, I was appalled at the sandwich board that stated “Men can stop rape.” This is just […]
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Dexter display promotes incorrect awareness
I was impressed with the sexual assault display on Dexter Lawn until I saw the sign that SAFER put up next to it. On one side it said something to the effect of, “No one deserves to be raped,” and on the other it said “Men can stop rape.” I’ll say what I know others […]