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Notable physics journalist to speak at Cal Poly

Dr. Barbara Levi, co-editor of the book “Global Warming: Physics and Facts,” to speak at Cal Poly. “It’s certainly one of the fundamental issues of our day,” Cal Poly professor Randy Knight said.

Students’ “Best” on display in University Art Gallery

Cal Poly’s annual Juried Student Exhibition is now displaying the best of student art in the University Art Gallery. Cal Poly’s annual Juried Student Exhibition will be on display until May 1.

Cal Poly stunt team brings it to national stage

At Cal Poly there are athletes that dedicate themselves by waking up at 6 a.m. every day. The Cal Poly stunt team cheers on those athletes, willing their own bodies to be as graceful as those they cheer for. The team does it for one reason alone.

Doubters walk an unfounded line

In a school known for its architectural prowess, Alison Cone has built something of her own. Cone has been unquestionably successful since taking over the job of Cal Poly athletic director on an interim basis in 2004 and then permanently a year later.

A student guide to Cal Poly living

Living on and around campus can be a great way for incoming students to get acclimated to college life. The residence halls are a great way for freshmen to meet to people, especially if a student doesn’t know anyone at Cal Poly.

Sports talk column: Where is Barden headed?

It’s just over a week until the 2009 NFL draft for Cal Poly superstar Ramses Barden. After several seasons as the Mustangs go-to man down the stretch, the next level of superstardom awaits.

Band explores motif of loneliness in new album

Owen Ashworth of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone gave me the best bear hug I have ever gotten in my life. I’m a tall, big man so it’s really hard to get good ones, but Owen is both bigger and taller than me.

Baseball team to host UC Davis Friday night

The No. 15 Cal Poly baseball team will host UC Davis starting Friday night at Baggett Stadium in a three-game Big West Conference series. The Mustangs (24-9, 5-4) are coming off a loss to Santa Clara on Tuesday.

Modern-day tea party shows absurdity is brewing

I am amused by absurdity in society, and this week I received from the conservative movement a gift abounding in absurdity: Wednesday’s Tax Day Tea Party. The 1733 Boston Tea Party was an important foundational event for America.

Sophomore pitcher Anna Cahn suffocates the competition

It’s all in her head. The key for Cal Poly sophomore ace pitcher Anna Cahn isn’t remembering fundamentals or picking apart scouting reports, it’s maintaining focus. Although she’s known to be a light-hearted jokester off the field, it’s back to work once she hits the diamond.

Twitter can help you get a job

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a sophomore or senior, software engineer or studio artist. If you want to get a job when you graduate, you have to get buzz around your name. Twitter can help you in this journey if you use it the right way.