Many Cal Poly students who drink agree that it’s just a way of life; partying on Hathaway Avenue as a freshman, throwing parties after moving off campus and going downtown once you turn 21 can be central events in students’ social lives.
Affordable and eco-friendly transportation pedals downtown
New World Rickshaw Co. will offer free, sober pedicab rides home for students and community members from the downtown area after Farmers’ Market on Thursdays and on weekends.
Alcohol-free entertainment options abound in SLO
Bored on a Friday night? Can’t find anything to do? Looking for a reason to get out of the house without draining your bank account at the bars or the liquor store?
Bill is a chance to reevaluate American Dream
The Senate credit card bill had overwhelming bipartisan support, and passed 90-5 on Tuesday. The reason this bill passed could be a direct result of the involvement of the American public in the political process.
Update: SLO County follows suit, rejects 5 of 6 election propositions
Proposition 1F, the only measure to pass, received 73 percent yes votes statewide and received a resounding yes from 80 percent of the voters in San Luis Obispo County.
Water Polo Team goes back-to-back
Cal Poly’s women’s water polo team successfully defended their national title by winning the water polo collegiate club championships for the second straight season with a 6-4 victory over Notre Dame.
Fault found near Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
In December, Assemblyman Blakeslee introduced a bill that would require that PG&E to use three-dimensional geophysical mapping in order to more accurately determine the risk. PG&E opposes the bill.
Customer service: Want manners with that?
It’s astounding how many people come in each day that seem to think my name is “grande mocha” when I say hello to them at the register. A friend of mine used to work at a clothing store downtown and I guess people who went in there thought her name was “how much.”
Middle East debate travels to Cal Poly
Students for Justice and Peace in the Middle East erected a wall symbolizing the wall separating Israel from Palestinian territory on Dexter Lawn to start a discussion about the situation.
CARE-Net seeks to expand dialogue
CARE-net will play a role similar in some respects to that of a traditional ombuds. Someone wishing to report a troubling incident will have the opportunity to do so either through an online reporting system or via a network of trained university volunteers.
Buschini dominates baseball field
It’s easy to spot the slugger with the big power numbers or the crafty righty with an electric fastball, but it’s often the little things not reflected in the stat sheet that can make the difference between a good player and a great one. Enter Cal Poly utility man Adam Buschini.