Frank Stranzl Cal Poly opens Great West Conference play Saturday night at South Dakota State, the Mustangs first ever trip to Brookings, S.D. The Mustangs (2-1) moved to No. 12 in the Division I-AA rankings after pummeling No. 18 Montana…
Fool-proof method: Dean calculates a proper study load
Christopher Gunn Cramming may be the study method many college students use today, but it may not be such a smart plan if one wants to succeed. Studying 25 to 35 hours per week is the proper and time-tested method…
SLO music at play
Jennifer Gongaware Though San Luis Obispo is far from a major city like San Francisco and Los Angeles, there are still a lot of great live, local music and national acts that come to the city. The multitude of…
At the drive-in
Matt Wechter Across from the Madonna Plaza, the large screen shoots up into the sky and the faded red letters of “Sunset” are the usual sight for Highway 101 commuters. Around 7:30 p.m., as the sun slips behind Madonna Mountain,…
Everybody loves a Cal Poly gal
Matt Wechter I went to bed last night after making a mental list of my schedule. My roommates and I had a long and busy day ahead of us. These included particularly stressful activities such as going to class, the…
Nerds can party too
Chris Gunn A calculated flick of the wrist sends a small, white eggshell-colored ping-pong ball in the direction of 10 red party cups, each glinting in the light from liquid spilled during the last game and the inevitable loss of…
A biker's guide to San Luis Obispo
Bicyclists are everywhere in San Luis Obispo, especially on the Cal Poly campus. It is a major mode of transportation for students, and many cycle for recreational activity. For many students, bicycling was not a large part of their life…
Skateboarding on campus can become a costly risk
Jennifer Gongaware Skateboarding has become a major form of transportation for students living in San Luis Obispo. It is fast and convenient, however, there are some restrictions that other modes don’t carry. According to the Cal Poly Web site, the…
Safety in SLO town
Jennifer Gongaware Cal Poly doesn’t have a history of violent acts and crimes, but they do occur periodically. In 2003, there was one murder, 20 forcible rapes, 19 robberies, 99 aggravated assaults, 344 burglaries and 131 car thefts in…
Surfin' Safari on the Central Coast
christopher gunn The Central Coast is home to surf spots that are as diverse as the skill level of riders that ride them. From Cayucos Pier down to Pismo Beach, surfers can find little gems of California surfing all along…
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