Adjusting to life at Cal Poly, a university with a relatively small international exchange student population, poses obstacles for international students that are often overlooked by the average undergraduate.
Cal Poly alumnus and legend calls it quits
Before I heard that he retired, I had no idea that John Madden never put on the pads and helmet on Sundays at the professional level. I just assumed he had. And I think this is where his fame gets its legitimacy.
Torture memo raises question of legal proceedings
Some believe that advocating against harsh interrogation techniques like waterboarding is irresponsible, possibly putting innocent Americans in harm’s way. Others believe that torturing people is unethical and contrary to American ideals.
Speaker outlines possible solutions to climate change
Barbara Levi, co-editor of the book “Global Warming: Physics and Facts” talked to students about the causes, concerns and possible solutions to climate change.
Death Set albums inspire feelings of young rebellion
“Rad Warehouses “to” Bad Neighborhoods,” released on Counter Records as a collection of the first two EPs by Australian natives Death Set, gives me the same rush, inspiring me to argue with my parents and fail pre-algebra all over again.
Cal Poly’s Hillel hosts holocaust memorial
Cal Poly’s Jewish cultural club, Hillel of San Luis Obispo, read the names of the six million Jewish people who died to honor their lives in event today to celebrate National Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Poly softball team raises money for cancer awareness
The Cal Poly softball team raised more than $1,700 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during its first Power in Pink Day on April 4 against UC Santa Barbara.
This is the third year the Mustangs have raised money for cancer awareness.
Above the influence or avoiding the issues?
It’s not that I’d like being bombarded with the truth as I sit and try to let my brain be mushed by reality television, but creating a straw bully out of tobacco or marijuana isn’t only laughable but detrimental in the sense that it draws away from larger issues.
The first step to affordable healthcare
It is obvious that America’s healthcare system is in the dumps, yet President Obama stresses that every citizen deserves affordable healthcare. If he is really serious about making healthcare affordable, then all he needs to do to start fixing the problem is to take one easy step.
Les Misérables to play at the PCPA
The famous tale of the unfortunate, “ Les Misérables” is now playing at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. PCPA presents an all-star cast including Erik Stein and Sam Zeller, both Broadway and PCPA Alumni.
Round-up: Cal Poly softball team sweeps CSUN
Cal Poly completed a crucial sweep of Cal State Northridge to maintain a share of first place in the Big West Conference over the weekend in Northridge.