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Wind Ensemble puts memories of D-Day to music

This Saturday Cal Poly’s University Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will put on its concert “Visions,” in which the sacrifice and glory of D-Day will be reenacted through music.

Athletics Director Alison Cone announces new men’s basketball coach

Cal Poly Athletics Director Alison Cone announced Joe Callero as the men’s basketball new head coach Friday, April 3, 2009.

Getting personal with Chuck Liddell’s right hand man

Overlooking the final details being applied to his new martial arts school, The Pit owner and chief instructor John Hackleman stepped back and took a deep breath. The location in Arroyo Grande, which marks the headquarters for The Pit franchise,…

Poly seniors aim to provide safe water

How many college seniors can say they helped save lives as part of their senior project? That’s what six seniors from the Orfalea College of Business are attempting later this month during World Water Week and the Tap Project. “It’s…

Poly holds forum to discuss possible college fee increases

  Two days before students cast an advisory vote on the proposed college-based fee increase, the university held a forum yesterday to discuss the referendum and answer student questions. Although the administration has not explicitely encouraged students to vote either…

Empower Poly Coalition unites like-minded clubs

Jorge Montezuma saw firsthand what a water treatment plant did for the quality of life in his community in Lima, Peru and it sparked his interest in water pollution treatment and sustainable practices. Early in his college career he became…

Seniors fall in season basketball finale

It definitely wasn’t the outcome the Mustangs (7-21, 3-13 Big West Conference) wanted for their final game of the season and senior day. Less than 17 minutes remained in the second half when senior Chaz Thomas was ejected after a…

VIDEO: Seniors fall in season finale

It definitely wasn’t the outcome the Mustangs (7-21, 3-13 Big West Conference) wanted for their final game of the season and senior day.

Mustangs end season with loss

It definitely wasn’t the outcome the Mustangs (7-21, 3-13 Big West Conference) wanted for their final game of the season and senior day. With less than 17 minutes to go in the second half, senior Chaz Thomas was ejected after…

Chaz Thomas: Born for basketball

Three days out of the womb, Chaz Thomas found himself in a gymnasium doing what babies do best – sleeping. He napped in his mother’s arms while his father coached a basketball game until a buzzer woke him, and like…

Music serves as inspiration for many Poly athletes

Who says hip-hop is dead? Nas might think so, but it’s alive and well in Cal Poly athletics. From the baseball fields to the wrestling room, the upbeat sound of hip-hop dominates athletes’ playlists. Cal Poly’s No. 1 singles tennis…