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Baker's salary makes sense

For all of you who read Monday’s Halloween Daily posting President Baker’s salary, there is a reason he is the highest paid president in the CSU system. First, realize that President Baker’s job is not university administration, but rather the…

Vote yes on Proposition 73

I challenge each of you to throw your ideological loyalties to the side and closely evaluate what this proposition means to your current and future families. Whether you are the most liberal student or a self-proclaimed libertarian, Proposition 73 may…

Welcome to No Shave November

Have you noticed the change around campus? Burdens have been removed and joy has filled our souls as a result of throwing away our razors for the next 30 days. Do not be afraid! Your extra hair will protect you…

Prop 76 could limit public school spending and funding if passed

As voters head to the polls today, Proposition 76 is sparking debate at Cal Poly. Proposition 76, or the “Live Within Our Means Act,” is one of the four propositions in Gov. Schwarzenegger’s reform campaign that may affect students at…

California decides today

sheila sobchik California voters will cast their ballots today in a special election for Propositions 73 through 80. Student leaders of clubs such as the Cal Poly College Republicans and Progressive Student Alliance have been raising awareness regarding the election’s…

"Jarhead" means "Forget me."

Ryan Chartrand Right when you thought the "War on Terror" had lost enough publicity to push it deep into the back of your mind, "American Beauty" director, Sam Mendes, decided it was time to give America a taste of the…

Cal Poly Football sweeps weekly awards

sheila sobchik For only the second time in the two-year history of the Great West Football Conference, one school has swept player of the week honors on offense, defense and special teams. For their performances in Saturday’s 40-35 victory over…

Go vote. It is patriotic.

Unbelievable. The Nov. 8 special election is rapidly approaching with initiatives that will dictate the running of our state for years to come, and all students seem to feel passionate enough about to write into the Daily is complaints about…

Graduate awarded fellowship for genetic research

Emily Logan Cal Poly animal science graduate Garret Guenther was awarded the John Clark Student Fellowship for his presentation on “Development of methods for the production of transgenic quail expressing an E. coli phytase gene.” The research for the presentation…

Arnold visits SLO, draws hundreds of protesters

michael mullady San Luis Obispo County residents put Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on the spot Thursday at the Madonna Inn with questions about four of the eight propositions that will appear on Tuesday’s special election ballot. Despite his intention to rally…

Noble effort leads Mustangs to win

sheila sobchik mustang daily Mustang Stadium was packed past capacity for the Homecoming football game on Saturday night as No. 18 Cal Poly defeated No. 11 Eastern Washington 40-35 in a do-or-die situation for both teams. Redshirt freshman quarterback Matt…