Joseph Pack/Mustang News An increase in vandalism, drunk in publics, open containers, urinating in public, and illegal lodging has led to increased police patrolling downtown. Emma Patterson Because of increased activity and problems in the area, the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) has two new police officers patrolling downtown San Luis Obispo during daytime […]
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Officials question ‘dry campus’
If midterms made you thirsty, then rumors of a pub coming to campus must be making you parched.
While Cal Poly officials are considering adding a pub on campus, the first step is still to see if it’s something a majority of students would want, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) President Jason Colombini said.
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Breaking down the science of hangovers
Headache, sensitivity to light, nausea and fatigue are a few physiological symptoms people commonly associate with hangovers. The morning after a long night of drinking, however, partygoers do not always consider that emotional symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, may also occur.
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Counselors say drinking is less popular than it seems
As college brings students an education, a new environment and a new social circle, it also brings students exposure to more alcohol. Alcohol has always been a concern on college campuses, but getting drunk on the weekends might not truly be everyone’s first choice of an activity, even though it may seem so.
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Got the whiskey blues? Try something new
For Cal Poly students, the signs of problematic drinking don’t have to do with drinking every day or drinking in the morning, Mary Peracca, a Cal Poly drug and alcohol counselor of 12 years, said.
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“Sorry for partying” — something you might say to your body
Let’s take a minute to remember the middle of senior year in high school: You received your acceptance letter, shed tears of joy at the thought of living in the happiest city in America, and bought your Cal Poly sweatshirt to show off to your peers which school you were going to in the fall. […]
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Alcohol: Not just a one-trick pony
Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net There are many misconceptions about alcohol. What it does to your body, how much is safe to drink in one night and how much time it takes to sober up are just some of the issues brought up by Friday Night Live coordinator Jennifer Rhoads. But something else students may not realize is […]
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SLO boosts safety
The San Luis Obispo City Council recently approved an action plan setting stricter operating standards for businesses serving alcohol to reduce crime and excessive drinking in the downtown area. The plan, proposed by San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) Chief Deborah Linden, focuses on new regulations that would allow the city to differentiate between restaurants and nightclubs by […]
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Forget prohibition in the kitchen — Cooking with alcohol
Heather Rockwood is a food science senior and Mustang Daily food columnist. It is my fourth and last year here in college, and I have finally reached the magical age of 21. As an avid foodie, this was a monumental moment for my cooking repertoire and tasting experiences. When I blew out that last birthday […]
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Athletes don't mix well with alcohol
Normally, the choice to abstain from drinking alcohol is an individual one, but in the case of Cal Poly athletics, it is often a team one. There are approximately 550 student-athletes at Cal Poly, and many of them are 21 years old and older, so rather than institute a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to […]
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Lions and tigers and beer, oh my!
The Charles Paddock Zoo will host its first annual “Brew at the Zoo” on Aug. 13.