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Mustangs trounce Matadors in series opener

Error-aided rallies in the fourth and fifth innings gave the Cal Poly baseball team a 7-3 victory against Cal State Northridge on Friday night, pushing its record to 13-16 overall and 4-3 in the Big West. Starting pitcher Mason Radeke…

Professors are people too

Freshman columnist discusses the benefits of graduating college, and with that, going from teachers to “crazy or crazy-awesome” professors.

Brower doing his best to get back onto field after accident

Freshman first baseman Jordan Brower is back on the field after being hit in the head with a baseball bat in February. With a new scar and appreciation for his teammates, Brower looks to be playing at 100 percent in the near future.

Friday, Friday — Freshman columnist takes on Rebecca Black

Freshman columnist tells us about his Friday night and compares his night to Rebecca Black’s.

Baseball wins Big West season opener

The Cal Poly baseball team more than struggled with the bases loaded going into their game against UC Riverside Friday night. And with the team going just 2 for 22 with the bases juiced after two missed chances in the…

Softball seeks turnaround in Big West play

Cal Poly softball looks to stack their current 4-22 record with more W’s with the start of Big West play at UC Riverside on Saturday.

Spring cleaning — freshman shares tips for improving your college days

Freshman columnist discusses the dos and don’ts of spring cleaning. See what extra friend-baggage needs to be shed to gear up for the last quarter of freshman year.

Cal Poly sends four wrestlers to Philly

For co-head coach Mark Perry, describinf the Cal Poly wrestling team’s No. 6 finish in the Pac-10 Championships as anything other than disappointing would be an understatement. Coming off one of the best seasons in a decade, going 9-2 in…

How to become a Mustang — Freshman offers advice for prospective students

J.J. Jenkins is a journalism freshman and Mustang Daily freshman columnist.

Women’s basketball earns share of Big West title

The Cal Poly women’s basketball team embraced history Saturday night, but the Mustangs are not satisfied yet. They (16-10, 12-3 Big West) defeated Long Beach State (8-21, 6-9) 61-48  to clinch a share of the Big West regular season title —…

Atticus Disney is more than just a unique name

Judging by his 2,550 Facebook friends, Atticus Disney leaves quite an impression on those who meet the 6-foot-2, 220-pound heavyweight wrestler. Everything from his blackened eye from a tussle against San Francisco State to his name makes him hard to…