Senior outside hitter Vanessa Gilliam has been killing it, literally. Gilliam leads the Cal Poly women’s volleyball team in kills with 242, which is second in the Big West Conference. Her kill count of nearly five per game coupled with…
The dating drive-thru: Would you like sex with that?
As Americans, we prize efficiency, speed and cheapness. After all, it’s this foundation that has made fast food chains so effective. But it has also transformed the college way of “dating” into the equivalent of a McDonald’s drive-thru. Hook-ups are…
Garden Grille makes the grade
After just two weeks, the Garden Grille has proved popular with both new and returning students. The restaurant, formerly the Lighthouse, is a temporary dining establishment that has experimented with higher quality food at varied prices. The Garden Grille will…
Dorm pamphlet upsets Poly greek community
A pamphlet distributed in the Cal Poly dorms that describes sexual abuse as more prevalant in the greek system has caused anger and debate between Student Affairs departments. The pamphlets stated that “Greek men are more likely to perpetrate rape,…
Student lends a hand with the Red Cross
nick hoover mustang daily In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, San Luis Obispo residents are joining thousands of others from across the country to lend a hand in the American Red Cross relief efforts. Because of the widespread devastation and…
Out of season, but still in the game
sheila sobchik The Cal Poly men’s tennis team started off the year with high expectations and a strenuous training routine. “This year is probably the best team we’ve had here,” sophomore Aaron Elbert said. “We even talk about it off…
Defense dominates in road football win
Interceptions by Kyle Shotwell and Jason Relyea plus a fumble recovery by Adam Torosian all set up touchdowns as Cal Poly defeated Northern Colorado 31-14 in a Great West Football Conference game Saturday afternoon before a record crowd of 9,142…
Men's cross country paces UC Riverside Invitational
The men’s cross country team won the 8K race at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday. The Mustangs had a point total of 51, placing five runners in the top 15. Concordia took second place behind Cal Poly with 70…
Women's soccer nets two wins
kiel carreau The Cal Poly women’s soccer team started its weekend off on the right foot by defeating St. Mary’s 2-1 Friday at Mustang Stadium. After suffering its first loss of the season to No. 6 Santa Clara last Sunday…
New DVD 'giggety giggety' good
Joe Sargent Incest, racism, fart jokes and the story of a 4-year-old boy finding himself – a storyline that can only be found in “Family Guy.” Tuesday, Sept. 27, marked the release of “Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin the Untold…
Symphony reaches 'apex'
Brittany Ridley People often view music as entertainment, talent or even a distraction, but Peggy Peterson saw music as an opportunity to change individual lives. Whether she provided a children with their first violin or an elderly woman a…