Ryan Chartrand The “Scary Movie” series has been on a downward spiral ever since its comedy shifted from R-rated to PG-13 humor. With the Wayans brothers no longer aboard the writing team and only a few worthy horror movies to…
Insight from the other side of the textbook issue
Regarding the recent commentary by Tylor Middlestadt on textbook prices, let me share my perspective as a published author. The primary culprit in rapidly rising prices is the wide availability of used copies. Consider what happens when a new edition…
ITS never ceases to amaze
When I thought the service they provide us couldn’t get any shakier, they threw a new one at me. Before they have tamed the Oracle fiasco, they decided to get in over their heads and roll out a new portal…
Study abroad options vary worldwide
The decision to study abroad can often be difficult. Choosing where to study abroad can be even harder. Cal Poly currently offers 22 study abroad programs, 19 of the programs already have enrollment and several are in progress. One of…
Running the race against sexual assault
More than 250 men and women gathered on the Health Center lawn Tuesday night to make a statement. Clad in tennis shoes and running shorts, volunteers crouched in unison to say “Ready, Set, End Sexual Assault Now.” The Run to…
Tractor Pull cancelled
Paul Bittick Excessive rain over the past week has resulted in the cancellation of Cal Poly’s annual truck and tractor pull. “There have been two things that have been working against us,” said Mark Zohns, a bioresource and agricultural engineering…
Bands battle for the top spot
Christina Casci Battle of the Bands will take place today at Downtown Brew. It is a benefit concert for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation organized by students involved in Rotaract, the college student form of Rotary Club. Five bands…
Students broaden their horizons
graphic by louise dolby The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of studying abroad is one of the best ways to gain valuable experience. Last year, more than 680 Cal Poly students participated in one of the many abroad programs offered at Cal Poly.…
Film teaches elementary children about gay issues
Student Life and Leadership, along with Orientation Programs, sponsored the film “It’s Elementary: Talking about Gay issues in School” on Monday in the Chumash Auditorium. The film dealt with issues regarding children’s acceptance and willingness to understand the meaning of…
Swim coach dives into retirement
Frank Stranzl Rich Firman, who has coached Cal Poly’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs for the last 19 years, has announced his retirement. Firman, who was hired Sept. 23, 1987, said he is leaving to pursue other interests…
Education in the squeeze
Tyler Middlestadt This week, the California Legislature resumed its spring session and is considering higher education funding levels for the coming year. Even though it’s common knowledge in Sacramento that education is drastically under-funded ($1.5 billion deficit in the CSU…