ƒ_~wingsƒ_T by louise dolby With the minutes ticking down toward the Friday night event, figuring out all the last-minute details has Louise Dolby a little stressed out. “I’ll feel really good Saturday morning when it’s over,” she said. For the…
Innovation in a globalized world
Jen Boudevin Innovation was the word of the day Wednesday afternoon as a near-capacity crowd filled the Spanos Theater for a speech by Jeff Henley, chairman of the board of directors of Oracle Corp. His presentation, “Collaborate to Innovate –…
Water skiing finishes strong in 'Paradise'
After being nearly shut down by dwindling participation five years ago, the Cal Poly Water Ski Team is back on the water and leaving the competition in its wake. The team closed out its season last weekend, placing No. 2…
Track ready to race at Big West
Jen Boudevin Despite a season complicated by injury, red-shirts and rain, the Cal Poly track and field team is ready for the Big West Championships today and Saturday at Cal State Northridge. Last year, the men’s team placed a close…
Lions, lanterns liven up UU
Jen Boudevin Cal Poly’s University Union Plaza will be illuminated with the light of the 12th annual Lantern Festival on Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. The festival is celebrated traditionally in Chinese and Vietnamese cultures to honor the beauty…
Latino fraternity wins chapter of the year for northern California
The Cal Poly Latino fraternity, Lambda Theta Phi, got a surprise during a banquet they hosted this past Saturday when it was announced they had been awarded 2005-06 California Sector II (Northern California) Chapter of the Year. “At the end…
Craft center issues a call for art
Jen Boudevin The annual Spring Craft Sale is approaching, and the ASI Craft Center has sent out a “Call for Art!” The center is seeking vendors to sell their handcrafted goods at the event, held from May 10 – 12…
Last chance to catch free flicks this quarter
Jen Boudevin For students longing to watch their favorite classics on the big screen, Associated Students Inc. (ASI) just might hold the opportunity. Again presenting its popular quarterly film series, ASI Events hosts “Oldies but Goodies,” a trio of films…
Music faculty unite for spring concert
Jen Boudevin Katharine Arthur’s father flew in from Windsor, Ontario, Canada to see her perform this weekend at Cal Poly. But she’s no student. In a unique ensemble, the Cal Poly music faculty is banding together to present “Spring Bouquet…
Lumberjack-and-jills compete in logging events for Cal Poly
Jen Boudevin While lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his big, blue ox Babe are characters of myth, the sport of logging is no tall tale. The Cal Poly Logging Team knows this firsthand, carrying on the legacy of traditional forestry field…