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A bounce house, cake buttons and condoms marked Cal Poly’s celebration of Israel’s 58th birthday on Dexter Lawn Thursday in an event sponsored by Hillel, Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo’s Jewish cultural club. “Israel is not just for Jews, it’s for everyone,” Hillel President and nutrition senior Brooke Horn said. Hillel members invited students […]

Brigette Barbosa Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture and Finnish Polytechnic University officials finalized an agreement to set up an exchange program between the colleges. College of Agriculture Dean David Wehner and officials from Seinajoki Polytechnic finished signing a Memorandum of Understanding last Wednesday that will send Cal Poly faculty and students to Finland for research […]

whitney guenther The excitement on a child’s face when they finally receive their first bike doesn’t seem to fade for some people. Bicycles of every shape, size and color can be seen peddling through the streets of downtown by bicycle enthusiasts of all ages. Some become very involved in the festive spirit. The first Thursday […]

Kendra Deutsche Strategically placed banners around campus with the phrase “Vote: One Voice, 17,000 Strong” are calling the Cal Poly community to vote in the Associated Students, Inc. elections, which take place today and Thursday throughout campus. This is part of ASI’s push for an increased voter turnout in the elections. Students are encouraged to […]

Christina Casci Todd Maki, mechanical engineering junior, and one of the candidates for ASI president, has many issues that he will fight for if he wins. Everyone has the opportunity to go to the forums that are held, but not everyone does. So, here is a chance to see what Maki is all about. He […]

Kristen Marschall A year ago, Anne Giapapas didn’t know how to “Experience ASI,” but she was listening to what students had to say and with their support, she is running for ASI president. A senior recreation administration senior, Giapapas strives to make the campus safer in the absence of Safe Ride and be not only […]

Paul Bittick Students are scrambling for options now that Safe Ride has closed its door in San Luis Obispo. The April 19 closure sparked concerns from law enforcement the day before Cal Poly’s Open House. The weekend avoided major incidents, however a long-term solution to the loss of Safe Ride has yet to take shape. […]

nick camacho The Human Powered Vehicle West Coast Competition, hosted this year by Cal Poly, ran its course Sunday. Cal Poly placed first in design and third in the sprints. California State University, Chico won first place in the endurance race, sprint races and overall. At 8 a.m. the rest of the campus was still […]

Amy Dierdorff Cal Poly’s Sustainable Agriculture Club hosted the third annual Earth Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the organic farm on campus. The free event, co-sponsored by the Environmental Horticulture Sciences Club, Associated Students, Inc. and Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium (SARC), featured live music and guest speakers on topics relevant […]

jessica greenwalt Community leaders and Cal Poly students alike stepped out Saturday against sexual assault for the fourth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center coordinated the event against sexual assault, which featured more than 100 participants in the mile-long walk beginning at Mitchell Park and extending […]

nick camacho Last Saturday night, hundreds of people stood around in the Mission Plaza holding sleeping bags and pillows, grouping together for pictures and greeting one another with hugs and smiles. As the last few rays of light passed out of the sky, a young woman took up a bullhorn and instructed everyone to start […]