Cal Poly students are accustomed to the sights and sounds of bicyclists whizzing by on campus. On Sunday, anyone on campus will have those senses intensified as the Cal Poly Wheelman Club hosts their annual Campus Criterium Race. “The Campus…
Cal Poly brings student portfolios into the 21st century
A rising trend among universities nationwide is a push for online portfolios, also known as e-folios or e-portfolios – and Cal Poly may begin exploring the concept on a university-wide scale.
Libertarian column was simplistic and offensive
In response to Jeremy Hicks’ column “Stimulus lures with promise of instant gratification”: I found this column offensive, as well as replete with fallacious arguments and devoid of any logical arguments. As an appeal to emotions, however, it is outstanding.…
Obama’s speech offers visionary solutions
According to a New York Times poll released Tuesday, “55 percent of Americans say they are just making ends meet, with more than six in 10 concerned that someone in their household might lose his (or her) job in the…
The New Mentawais: New take on a surfing destination
A surf expedition to the Mentawai Islands would be a dream destination for anyone that loves riding waves. Many months before, there had been whispers by members of the Cal Poly Surf Team about a trip to the islands led…
Mustangs hanging on by a thread
They’re still alive – barely. The Cal Poly men’s basketball team needs a lot to happen in order to make the Big West Conference Tournament next month.
UU Plaza renovation is cultural vandalism
The University Union Plaza “extreme makeover” is an appalling act of cultural vandalism against the best piece of modern architecture on the Central Coast.
“Che” gives refreshing view of history
Movie Review: Che – 2009 (Limited Release) (****)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Demian Bichir, Rodrigo Santoro, Franka Potente
As long as I can remember, Ernesto “Che” Guevara has been characterized as being either the hero and backbone of a daring rebellion whose face is printed on countless T-shirts, or a cutthroat soldier hungry for power.
Synth-Pop album to stir your heart
It’s easy as all hell to describe the new record from the up-n-comin’ Canadian band Faunts. Simply imagine the sound of British-dream-poppers, Monster Movie, and then marry it with the work of the now defunct New-Wave-Retro-Futurist outfit known simply as my favorite.
Avoid hypocrisy: Don’t just talk it, walk it
Over the weekend, the state legislature held the longest session in state history, and still ended up without a budget. Monday was the deadline for legislators to come to an agreement, but one Republican held up the entire budget from being passed. Because of that Republican’s unwillingness to compromise, last Tuesday Gov.
Mustangs to face rivals again
Cal Poly women’s basketball coach Faith Mimnaugh was unresponsive for a moment, as if reflecting on the past 11 seasons, all filled with high expectations often marred by injuries to key players and disappointment.
The question posed to Mimnaugh was a simple one: How would you feel about procuring your first winning season at Cal Poly?
“It’s about time,” she finally said.