Joaquin Zihuatanejo brings his “life in the barrio” to Cal Poly.
Pumping Iron
The new Recreation Center is finally open, and health nuts everywhere are working overtime. It’s easy to find someone “pumping iron,” but as I head over to the Red Cross to attempt to give blood again, there isn’t enough iron…
Freshman discovers the realities of college
I remember the last month of high school: everyone knew where they were going and absolutely everyone was talking about college. They expected an incredible amount of fun, from parties to extracurricular activities — it was all anyone talked about.…
Cal Poly alumni brings 'Mighty Fine' sound to SLO
Brook Thompson is a busy man. The Cal Poly alumnus is the lead singer and guitar player for local punk group The Mighty Fine, who will perform tonight at SLO Brewing Co. (SLO Brew). The band is touring now, but…
‘Black March’ Poised To Change Landscape of Censorship Debate
Despite the fervor in certain circles of the Internet regarding the gestating online censorship bills — SOPA and PIPA in the House and Senate respectively — I’ve noticed astonishingly scant attention paid to the matter in the important forums. This…
Examining the lasting impact of Roe v. Wade
The horror of abortion is one that is always unfathomable for me. From the sudden loss of innocent human life to the trauma that plagues affected mothers in the years following it, I believe abortion only destroys lives. Last Sunday…
The other benefits of cardio exercise
Hopefully you have all had a chance to visit our new Recreation — or Rec — Center by now, and have found the time in your busy schedules for the five minutes it takes to register with the new HandKey…
Leaning Pine Arboretum: Cal Poly's 'well-kept secret'
In a lush landscape populated by colorful flowers, exotic shrubs and funky-looking succulents, there are no sounds except chirping birds in the oak trees overhead and the gentle hum of sprinklers. Here, the buds of plants anticipate the coming spring…
Breaking tradition
After apple pie, what is more American than pecan pie? It originated from the French settlers in New Orleans after they were introduced to pecans by the Native Americans. It is a sweet treat, and I absolutely love it. I…
The honeymoon's finally over
In every relationship, there is a honeymoon stage. In our relationship with Cal Poly, this stage also exists. But with the second quarter already in full gear, the honeymoon in paradise has given way to reality. The first few months…