It is 7:30 a.m. on Monday when my front door swings open and I am submerged into another foggy morning. I wrestle my bike out the door and off the porch. Too early to be awake and too cold to…
A stand-up's unique perspective
Jeff Clinard is a man of faith, family and funny, which he uses as a noun. Clinard, a 22-year-old native of Irvine, is a communications senior. He is also a member of Smile and Nod, Cal Poly’s Improvisational team. “I…
Music professors perform for Poly
The mastery of music is a complex and life-defining task that requires hours of practice and lessons, often including frustration. For two of Cal Poly’s own, however, those hours have yielded a lifelong passion for music. The Cal Poly music…
After Life
Nick Coury We drew his name in the sky With teeth and bones From the shadows our bodies made in the sun. We moved in the air like chess pieces. One space at a time? Moments are of the essence,…
You're going after the wrong crowd
You’re going after the wrong crowd Finally, someone seems to share my opinion of the rape displays that have been popping up around campus for the two years (going on three) that I’ve been here. Don’t get me wrong, I…
The CPSalsa posters must come down to preserve love
This response to the CPSalsa issue may come a day or two late, but I feel I need to vocally support what has been said by some of the supposed “very small minority.” I am glad the posters were covered…
Group will form to educate campus of red handprints
In light of your story related to the red handprints used to identify where a sexual assault occurred on campus, I would like to comment on the university’s position. Consistent with university policy, Cal Poly will continue the practice of…
Alumnus creates new product
Emily Logan A Cal Poly alumnus is one of two California water sport enthusiasts to create a product they say combats symptoms of water pollution. The dietary supplement spray, Ocean Solution, has been in the works for almost eight years…
Students display art exhibit
brennan angel Cal Poly students displayed an attention grabbing art exhibit Thursday near Dexter Lawn. The display included six bikes latched to a water hose that trailed the handicap walkway, books laid open in the cemented dining areas and lopsided…
Materials engineering department receives $1 million grant
Cal Poly’s materials engineering department has received a $1 million grant to redesign the curriculum and teaching methods in order to attract and retain women and minority engineering students. The grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation. Though the…
Men's cross country travels to Terra Haute
Garrett Leight Let the races begin. This weekend the Cal Poly men’s cross-country team will take to the course in Terry Haute, Ind. at the Pre-National Invitational, the most important race of the season thus far. The Mustangs are ranked…