Samantha MacConnell
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Forum on Gaza conflict invites student discussion

Students will have the opportunity tonight to participate in an open discussion regarding how the latest war in Gaza began.

Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, a professor for the Cal Poly Religious Studies Program, will present “The War for Gaza: Why Now? What Now?” to discuss the causes of conflict and the implications for long-term peace.

Sports weekend round-up

Women’s basketball, UCSB 55, Cal Poly 45 Despite a 12-point halftime lead in which Cal Poly held UC Santa Barbara to just 19 percent shooting from the field, the Mustangs (9-7, 2-3 Big West Conference) fell to the conference-leading Gauchos on Saturday afternoon.

Gauchos extend Cal Poly losing streak to seven

Although the stands in Mott Gym were packed with Cal Poly supporters wearing green, yellow and painted faces, the Mustangs were unable to pull out a win before 2,755 spectators Saturday evening in a 72-62 Big West Conference defeat to rival UC Santa Barbara.

Mustangs drop seventh straight

Although the stands in Mott Gym were packed with Cal Poly supporters wearing green, yellow and painted faces, the Mustangs were unable to pull out a win before 2,755 Saturday evening in a 72-62 Big West Conference defeat to rival UC Santa Barbara.

The Mustangs began play strong leading for the first 12 minutes until a layup by Gauchos senior guard D.

Students facing pregnancy have options

For most, college is the time to acquire a higher education, make life-long friends, discover oneself and date different people while obtaining a degree. But sometimes life can take an unexpected turn and for some female students, this can mean pregnancy.

Mustangs fall to UC Irvine

The Mustangs suffered their sixth-straight loss after falling short defensively in an 80-63 Big West Conference men’s basketball game against UC Irvine Saturday night at Mott Gym.

Cal Poly (3-11, 0-4 Big West Conference) led early on, but the score quickly changed in a back and forth first half that included three ties and three lead changes.

Greek life discusses future at summit

With the recent death of Cal Poly student and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity pledge Carson Starkey hanging over them, leaders of the Cal Poly greek community met in Cambria for this past weekend’s annual Greek Summit to discuss the realities of greek life.

Deans, admin travel the world

If you have ever called a dean’s office, chances are you were told he or she was in a meeting, out of the office or even out of the area. College deans have a number of responsibilities that often send them traveling around the world.

Deans are responsible for budgeting, hiring, reviewing faculty, course curriculum and the wellbeing of students as they work toward their degrees – duties which sometimes require travel.