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'Stangs nearly pull off Big West upset

The Mustang men and women’s track teams finished in second and fifth respectively at the Big West Championships in Northridge on Saturday. For the men, the second-place finish came as a bit of a surprise. Injuries cut short the roster…

Experience Palestine through the eyes of 'Arna's Children'

Christina Casci Israel versus Palestine. A war that has been going on for years. People are dying every day in both countries, but both think they are right. Who is right? Or more importantly, whose right is it to determine…

A night to 'Take it SLO'

Kelly Cope It’s Friday, so sit back, relax and Take it SLO – or listen to them. Tonight, Cal Poly’s a cappella group, Take it SLO, will be making its solo concert debut with some of its unique repertoire of…

Woman of the Year puts a fresh face on feminism

Kristen Marschall Becca Swanson remembers the sign that she was meant to get involved; it was hanging in a bathroom stall. Swanson, the Associated Students Inc. chief of staff, was honored as the 2006 Cal Poly Woman of the Year,…

The Vibrator through time

Daniel Gingras The vibrator as we know it had its earliest beginnings as a firehose aimed at a woman’s crotch, or vulva, by doctors seeking to cure hysteria. “This week is booked solid, but I can pencil you in for…

Thai, American artists collaborate in art exchange

Christina Casci What would a picture that was partially of Thailand and partially of the United States look like? Five Thai artists have dreamed up that image and put it on canvas – and starting Thursday at 4 p.m. the…

Hi, I'm married

Jandy Jones Spring break marks a time when students can go away to far-off places and party. I also celebrated my one-year-wedding anniversary over spring break. Yes, I am married. I am 22 years old and have been married for…

Locals battle Bella Montana

sheila sobchik Blueprints are becoming buildings as the Cal Poly Housing Corporation (CPHC) begins construction for the Bella Montana faculty housing on Highland Drive. However, the process has not been easy for the CPHC – or the city of San…

Students sign petition to address traffic concerns on campus

To view the petition letter sent to Bill Watton of the University Police Department, click here Chief William Watton of the University Police Department (UPD) recently received a petition with the signatures of 120 students who are tired of waiting…

Loveline's Dr. Drew answers questions and keeps it candid with students

tom sanders By Brittny Peloquin Leave it to the host of “Loveline” to bring Cal Poly students out of their shells. Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the popular late-night radio program “Loveline,” led a discussion about alcohol and sex at…

'Lioness of a competitor' on the mend

Frank Stranzl To be successful in athletics, bonds must be built. While relationships on the field are often forged by sweat and pain, the best teams have close relationships that stretch beyond the practices and the games. The camaraderie shared…