For two years, mathematics senior Dara Stepanek has held a game night in Muir Hall every quarter for people in the autism spectrum (those with pervasive development disorders), and anyone else who wants to participate. The last game night was Friday. Stepanek has been a resident advisor (RA) in Muir Hall for two years, and one […]
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Cramped dorms show need for more housing
While living on-campus is an expected part of the transition into college life, a record number of first-year applicants might leave some on-campus freshmen with more roommates than expected. The last two years brought the largest pool of first-year applicants in Cal Poly’s history. Every year, Cal Poly’s administrative Institutional Planning and Analysis Department releases […]
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Tips and tricks about the residence halls
Freshman columnist talks about handling tough and not-so-tough issues in the dorms.
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Know your rights: Roommates and Landlords
Cal Poly graphic communication and business senior Chaz Daum arrived home to find a note taped to her front door, informing her that the house she is renting with her three roommates will be auctioned off in two weeks.
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A student guide to Cal Poly living
Living on and around campus can be a great way for incoming students to get acclimated to college life. The residence halls are a great way for freshmen to meet to people, especially if a student doesn’t know anyone at Cal Poly.