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Congresswoman discusses stimulus benefits for Cal Poly

Congresswoman Lois Capps visited campus last week to hear about how the stimulus money is advancing Cal Poly medical projects.

Cal Poly cares for cache of campus cats

The Cal Poly Cat Program (CPCP) was started in 1992. Almost 1,000 cats have gone through the program and over 700 have been adopted out.

Txting Taboo: Should it be allowed in classrooms?

California has imposed a cell phone ban on drivers. Will the mobile phone ban extend to classrooms next?

BLOG: Coming soon 12:34:56 7/8/9

I have been reading lately that at just half past noon on July 8, something will happen that will only take place once over the course of a millennium. The moment is 12:34:56 on 7/8/9.

BLOG: Obama urged change on Fourth

President Obama gave his weekly address, urging citizens to put forth the same spirit as the country’s first system.

BLOG: Morro Bay laser show didn’t impress

This year was the first year Morro Bay hosted a laser light show instead of a traditional Fourth of July fireworks show. Overall, it doesn’t even compare to a traditional fireworks show.

BLOG: Alleged armed robbery at local student apartments

San Luis Obispo police responded to a report of robbery at gunpoint at Mustang Village Apartments Tuesday night where three suspects allegedly entered an apartment to rob occupants of narcotics.

CFA clashes with chancellor’s office

The CFA issued an open letter to faculty Wednesday criticizing how the chancellor has handled the budget crisis and the press release about the proposed furloughs.

Jackson’s death reveals a crossroads

Michael Jackson’s death has brought out both the best and the worst in how information spreads over the Internet. But is this whirlwind of light speed information good or bad?

BLOG: The future of Internet privacy

In 1967 philosopher Marshall McLuhan described a culture of universal, tyrannical womb-to-tomb surveillance causing a very serious dilemma between our claim to privacy and society’s need to know.

Transformers 2 is more of the same

The battle between Autobots and Decepticons continues in “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen.” The film made $60.6 when it debuted Wednesday and over $200 million in its first five days.