Reading a David Sedaris book is like winning some sort of contest. You know that while you are reading it, the guy next to you isn’t, and that makes you a winner. The winner of what exactly, I don’t know. But nonetheless, it is a great feeling of superiority, knowing that in that exact moment of time, you are being let in on a few of Sedaris’s little secrets, while Neglected Nancy over there, well, isn’t.
The Grand Old Party's dead
The Right was dealt a crushing blow to the head recently. Every Republican by now has had to face the bitter news: Obama is the President-elect. Many seem to believe that in consequence of Obama’s victory this election, the Republican Party lost. But as sometimes happens, the obvious is not the whole truth.
Green tech: the key to Detroit's survival
In the early 1900s, workers flocked to Detroit for the promise of ‘the good life’ that automobile manufacturing plants could offer. Today, one out of every ten Americans is employed by the auto industry. This is quickly changing as the current economic crisis hits the motor vehicle and parts industries the hardest.
Letters to the editor
Political science department condemns crops house incident We, the undersigned members of the political science department, are outraged by the racist display at the crops house and believe that it is equally destructive to accept the pretense that the students involved were unaware of the racist and threatening connotations associated with the Confederate flag and a noose.
PBS journalist comes to Poly to discuss media and election
Award-winning journalist and senior correspondent for PBS’ “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer,” Ray Suarez, will speak on campus at part of Cal Poly’s Provocative Perspective this Thursday morning during Journalism Week.
A respected journalist with over 30 years of experience, Suarez will discuss how the media plays a role in shaping policy.
Cal Poly hopes third time's a charm against UCSB
The Cal Poly men’s soccer team probably shouldn’t have to win the inaugural Big West Conference Tournament to make an appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
“We should get in either way,” Mustangs head coach Paul Holocher said.
He has a case. If they reach the Big West title game, the Mustangs – who haven’t fallen below seventh in the NSCAA Far West Regional rankings this season – would have played their final five contests against ranked opponents.
Barden T-shirts a student-section sensation
At Saturday night’s Cal Poly football homecoming game, North Carolina Central probably wished it could go home – and not just because of Cal Poly’s 49-3 win.
Directly above the Eagles’ sideline, about 25 Cal Poly supporters stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the student section, their voices loud, their thunder sticks clapping mightily and their green T-shirts adorned with yellow lettering proclaiming “Throw it to Ramses.
Mustangs likely need to win out in Big West
The Cal Poly women’s volleyball team had an opportunity to take back command of the Big West Conference when it entered Mott Gym on Saturday night.
The Mustangs had lost two conference contests in a row, but were just a match behind Big West-leading Long Beach State, the night’s opponent.
Prost! Cal Poly to host German celebration
Jennifer Titcomb
mustang daily
In the mood for polka music, feasting on German specialties or just need an excuse to wear a dirndl? If the answer is yes then come to Cal Poly’s Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest will feature traditional German beverages, food, dancing, games, music and of course, yodeling.
Monday's artists profile: Drew Davis
Drew Davis, 22, is a local artist who has lived on the Central Coast his entire life. His vividly-colored paintings, as well as drawings, photographs and animations, can be found on his Web site, idrew.typepad.com.
Mustang Daily: What type of art do you do and what medium do you use for your art?
Drew Davis: I do representational and also non-representational (art).
Fruits of their labor
Tasting Cal Poly’s fruits just got easier with the release of three student-produced wines.
The 2006 vintage pinot noir, chardonnay and the Mustang Red, a red blend of zinfandel and syrah, were grown on campus at Trestle Vineyard by a select number of enology (the study of wine-making) students.