President Obama declared section three of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, claiming “classifications based on sexual orientation should be subject to a more heightened standard of scrutiny.
Senior project spreads love and awareness to Cal Poly
The Love Out Loud Campaign, a senior project by several Cal Poly students, aims to spread awareness for depression and suicide with guest speakers, music, crafts and art on Feb. 26.
Registration frustration strikes
Registration for spring classes started Feb. 11, leaving many Cal Poly students worried about not getting their necessary classes.
I wanna hold your hand: LGBTQIA march crosses campus
To promote equality for the LGBTQIA community, a group of students participated in the 11th annual Same Gender Hand Holding March from Dexter Lawn to the University Union (UU) Feb. 15 during UU hour.
Going clubbing: what it takes to start a club on campus
Cal Poly has 277 chartered, active clubs on campus, but what does it take to start a club, and how difficult is it to gather members?
Death raises awareness of bike safety in SLO
After a man died from injuries Jan. 12 from a car and bike collision, bike safety in San Luis Obispo presents a more serious issue than previously considered.
Mixed opinions targeted at incoming SLO shopping center
The construction of a Target, slated to open July 2011, has caused both excitement and concerns with the idea of a new, large chain store entering San Luis Obispo.
National university counseling services lack staff, study reports
The national average ratio of college counselors to students is 1-to-1,600, showing a possible shortage in staff for an increasing amount of students who require professional counseling, according to a study published by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.…
Students make the sun shine for Nipomo family
Cal Poly’s Power and Energy Society (PES) club helped put seven solar panels on the home of a low-income family in Nipomo Jan. 21 and 22.
Cal Poly taking steps toward environmental sustainability with new programs
With greenhouse gases and global warming peeking over the horizon, Cal Poly’s environmental sustainability groups push for changes in the way students and others engage environmentally.
‘I object, your honor’: CSU students fire back at raised student fees
Five California State University (CSU) students were allowed to proceed on behalf of more than 200,000 of the CSU student population in a class action lawsuit Jan. 6 against the CSU trustees. The lawsuit is being brought as a result…