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Students help out during holiday season

In the few weeks before Thanksgiving students around town and on campus have been lending a hand and donating resources to help out those in need. Many people get into the spirit of donating because of the season, but these students felt compelled to help out in the general spirit of wanting to aid the community.

Women’s volleyball beats CSU Northridge

Cal Poly won 3-0 Nov. 20 at Mott Gym, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21, placing seventh place in the Big West Conference.

Graduation rates at all-time high

Cal Poly streamlined its admissions and counseling processes because of California’s budget shortfall resulting in the university’s graduation rates reaching an all-time high.

Cal Poly finishes season on losing note

Cal Poly lost its final game of the season 47-14 against Weber State Saturday.

BLOG: Activist and author a polished speaker

Education author and activist Jonathan Kozol a master speaker.

Quirky wedding tale is pleasantly offbeat and unexpected

Nicholas Weinstock’s “As Long as She Needs Me” is an engaging read on the nature of what it means to put your job before your own life and when it’s time to switch up your priorities.

Midnight 5k fundraises for Special Olympics

A Cal Poly class is hosting the second annual Campus Midnight 5k Fun Run tonight. More than 175 people have registered for the event.

Health care reform uncovered

When biology senior Rachel Hornstein recently asked Cal poly students what they knew about Health Care reform she was shocked to find that the answer was ‘not much.’

AB 656 would make CSU cuts a little less painful

I have to admit that when my professors announced their furlough days this quarter, I cherished the lost class time.

Men’s club soccer competes for national title

The men’s soccer club is one of 24 teams to compete in the National Campus Championship Series starting Thursday.

Speaker highlights education inequality

Jonathan Kozol, renowned civil rights and education activist, speaks on disparities and a lifetime in the American education system.