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Going green: More than just school spirit

Hybrids, electric cars and alternative forms of transportation are all buzzwords for those

'25 to 35' advice worth remembering

Studying. For many college students the word has negative connotations. For those who desire academic success, however, it might be a necessary evil.

Because of this the “25-35” campaign was started to remind students to be aware of the way they spend their time outside the classroom.

Local stores celebrate music in style

It’s 2008 and music is available in all sorts of shapes and forms, from MP3s to compact discs, and most nostalgically, vinyl. This Saturday, record stores across the nation will observe the first annual National Record Store Day to celebrate the culture and unique place these small businesses hold in their communities.

Pismo Beach now charges for most parking

Say goodbye to free parking in Pismo Beach.

Since March 18, drivers have been required to pay for parking in downtown lots between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Visitors looking to park in the pier lot or lots on the 100 and 200 blocks of Pomeroy and Hinds avenues must now pay $1 an hour.

New student-run Web site invites campus clubs

Clubs on campus have a new option to get the word out about upcoming events and announcements thanks to polyclubs.com,

New program offers online counseling to students

Most agree that college is a time of exploration and self-discovery, and in

Students help relocate coral tree

Cal Poly students experienced a rare sight Wednesday morning when a 25-ton coral tree was moved from the EHS unit.

Men's golf team comes in seventh place at UC Irvine invitational

The Cal Poly men’s golf team took seventh of 10 teams at the two-day, 28th annual UC Irvine Anteater Invitational at the Santa Ana Country Club earlier this week.

Seniors Michael O’Brien and Bryan Pierce carded a 73 and a 74, respectively, in the final round of play on Tuesday, as the Mustangs finished with a four-person, 54-hole 904 total.

Should the Rec Center be expanded?

There are few school-related things over which students have control. No one votes

Mustangs look to get on winning track

One way to look at the Cal Poly women’s basketball team’s loss Saturday to UC Santa Barbara is that it was its sixth loss in the past eight games. A more optimistic view, though, would be that the Mustangs took the Big West Conference-leading Gauchos to overtime, and gave the unbeaten squad one of its toughest conference tests this season.

Cal Poly wins Lady Braveheart Challenge

Though the wind was blowing and conditions were not ideal, the Cal Poly women’s golf team finished on top Tuesday at the third annual Lady Braveheart Challenge at the Oak Valley Golf Course in Beaumont.

It was the ninth tournament victory for the women’s golf team since the program was launched eight years ago.