After reading Brian Eller’s “The Right Way” about competition being the answer, I was appalled at how one-sided his views are. He presented information in the wrong way by failing to mention the key difference between someone who chooses to…
Latin American studies launches spring quarter
michael mullady Two Cal Poly professors have created a new interdisciplinary Latin American studies program to support educational activities related to Latin America that is set to begin sponsoring events next quarter. The program, developed by James Keese, a geography…
Mustangs look to avenge loss to Long Beach State
Exactly one month ago the Cal Poly men’s basketball blew a nine point halftime lead as Long Beach State exploded for a 52 point second half. Tonight the Mustangs will try and avenge the loss and increase their third-place cushion…
Softball starts on the road
The Cal Poly softball team will open its season in San Diego with the Campbell/Cartier Classic. The tournament will run from Thursday through Sunday and the Mustangs will face San Diego State University, UC Los Angeles, Oklahoma State University, Cal…
Let's all work for change
Tyler Middlestadt Everything in life is political, but not in the way that we commonly understand politics. Most people see politics as “business as usual” where money holds more weight than votes and campaign season just means false promises, smear…
Bush talks a good game, does otherwise
As a mechanical engineering student who has essentially committed my life’s work to math and science, I find great irony in Brian Eller’s Feb. 7 column. He praises Bush for championing the importance of teaching math and science in our…
Frankly Speaking 2-8-06
Frank Stranzl Fists of fury rained down upon an ageless wonder as Randy “The Natural” Couture felt the wrath of Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell. Pure poetry. Okay, so Saturday night’s Ultimate Fighting Championship bout between Couture and Liddell is hardly…
Competition is the answer
Brian Eller I don’t know how many of you paid attention to the State of the Union address last Tuesday, but the president put a huge emphasis on the importance of teaching more math and science in schools. As most…
Racism, Hilary Clinton and 'Guitar Hero'. You better read.
Ryan Chartrand I'd like to dedicate this week's love to Mr. Gerry Rafferty and his discovery of “Baker Street;” the one place where dreams really do come true. Thanks, buddy: Before starting the regularly scheduled game review of the week,…
Big West Conference report card
courtesy photo There are four weeks remaining in Big West play and teams are turning the corner from the midway point to try and make that extra push towards a top seed in the Big West tournament and the ultimate…
Do your part, and go out and vote
There is a fee referendum Feb. 22-23 to increase mandatory fees for Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). It is funny how a lot of silly people think this has something to do with ASI. This IRA fee has absolutely no connection…