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Whovians celebrate show’s 50th anniversary

It’s a Saturday night, yet dozens of Cal Poly students are gathered in and around the new Baker Science building on campus. Many of them are wearing bow ties, foot-long scarves, or stalks of celery pinned to their clothes. Outside, there is a long table piled with food such as Jammie Dodgers and fish fingers and custard, while inside a playlist of classic rock songs blares from the speakers of a lecture hall.

The Whovians have arrived.

On the rise: Cal Poly standards, students climbing

Cal Poly was once a small agriculture and technical school. In 1992, only 7744 prospective students applied to the university. Today, more than 40,000 students are fighting for an acceptance letter.

Candlelight vigil to honor Matt Yount on Thursday

A candlelight vigil will be held Thursday for deceased business administration junior Matt Yount.

The hazy line on initiation traditions

The memory of Carson Starkey, and how his life was tragically taken in 2008 by a preventable hazing situation, reminds the entire Cal Poly community of how important it is to adhere to hazing-related rules.

What is Cal Poly thankful for? Part III

Post-turkey festivities, Cal Poly administration, faculty and staff are still thankful for national parks and peace.

What is Cal Poly thankful for? Part I

Cal Poly staff, faculty and administrators discuss what they are thankful for globally, nationally, locally and personally.

Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band added to Mid-State Fair lineup

Country twang is making its way to the California Mid-State Fair this summer, with two big names in country being added to the current list of set performers.

Cal Poly alumnus dies in Bay Area car crash

A Cal Poly alumnus died in a car crash early Saturday morning just south of Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County.

‘Nava-ho’ party was ignorant, investigation is no better

From the actions of greek life to those of campus administrators, the “Nava-hos” incident this past week showed some of the worst of our university to the world.

Rugby team goes to nationals

Ashley Whittingham [follow id= “shmashleywhitt”] Cal Poly’s rugby team is going to nationals this weekend in North Carolina. The Mustangs have gone to the national tournament for the past three years. Players said they have been putting in extra work…

Mustang News Weekly Recap, Nov. 21, 2013: Themed party sparks debate, Meningitis outbreak reaches Central Coast

Christina Favuzzi and Trent Merfeld [follow id= “ChristinaFav”][follow id= “MerfyMerf”] Mustang News anchors Christina Favuzzi and Trent Merfeld recap Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.