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Despite government hypocrisy, grass could be greener on the legal side

Federal policy states that marijuana has no medical benefits. It is illegal for anyone, without the government’s approval, to research marijuana’s effects. Yet, for more than 30 years, the government has been dispensing marijuana to patients in order to study its medical uses.

Tolver set to join Cleveland Browns mini-camp

Tre’dale Tolver has been invited to the Cleveland Browns’ rookie mini-camp in Ohio this weekend. Players at the camp perform during an open tryout in hopes of signing a free-agent contract. Players at the camp perform during an open tryout in hopes of signing a free-agent contract.

Penalties rise for party hosts, underage drinkers in SLO

San Luis Obispo’s new social host ordinance may cause some party planners to rethink who they’ll be including on their guest list starting next month. Starting May 8, San Luis Obispo’s revised social host ordinance will hold party hosts legally and fiscally responsible for underage drinking at their home.

Swine Flu hits San Diego, no reported cases San Luis Obispo

“It’s like declaring one for a hurricane,” she said at a news conference in Washington. “It means we can release funds and take other measures. The hurricane may not actually hit.”

Why I’m a scientist and a skeptic

I am a scientist because I care about finding what is true, and not what makes me feel happy or comfortable. I am an engineer to design sustainable solutions so that the intelligence which began here may continue as long as possible. I am a skeptic to protect myself and fellow humans from bad people.

Mustangs ready to host national champ Fresno State

The No. 13 Cal Poly baseball team will host defending national champion Fresno State on Tuesday at Baggett Stadium. Fresno State shocked the world last year as the unheralded Bulldogs clawed their way to the College World Series championship.

Barden heads to New York

Former Cal Poly wide receiver Ramses Barden was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the NFL draft. Many draft pundits saw the Giants showing an interest in Barden, and New York certainly helped to prove that accurate, trading up with Philadelphia to the 85th pick in order to draft him.

Chi Omega’s Casino Night Makes a Wish Come True

Cal Poly sorority Chi Omega raised $6 thousand to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Tri-Counties with their Casino Night. They adopted the wish of a Santa Maria girl diagnosed with Leukemia and helped send her to Disney World.

Looking Ahead: Barden likely to be drafted this weekend

Former Cal Poly wide receiver Ramses Barden is expected to be drafted somewhere in the first three rounds of the National Football League draft.

Video: Smile and Nod improv comedy show

Cal Poly’s improv comedy group — Smile and Nod — performed to a combined crowd of more than 200 at their two performances Wednesday night, April 22. Get a behind the scenes look at their show.

They put the “pee” in pool

Many many members of Cal Poly sports teams that use the Rec Center pool admit to urinating in during their practices. While the practice is common, and pretty much negated by the pool’s chlorination system, few team members are really ready to discuss it.