Mustang News Weekly Recap, Feb. 13, 2014: Greek life off social probation, student dies in collision

Mustang News anchors Briana Whitney and Alexis Chetcuti recap Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.

Time to declare candidacy for ASI president, Board of Directors hopefuls

Each filing packet includes general demographic questions as well as space to provide a candidate statement explaining why the student is running.

Academic Senate faculty backs quarters over semesters

“We think quarters are fine,” said Steve Rein, Chair of the Academic Senate. “There were no clear benefits of switching to semesters.”

Mustang News, Feb. 13, 2014: Greeks off probation, DeCosta looking into reported IFC parties

Olivia DeGennaro [follow id= “LivDeGennaro”] Mustang News anchor Olivia DeGennaro covers today’s top stories at Cal Poly.

Administration looks into reports of fraternity parties

Dean of Students Jean DeCosta is looking into three reported fraternity parties that took place while greek life members were still on social probation.

Triathlon Team fundraiser to help SLO Food Bank

Registering for the race can be done on the Heart and Soles website or in person at the triathlon team booth Thursday at Farmer’s Market.

Mustang Minute: Students Make Candles for Valentine's Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some students stopped by the Craft Center to make something special for their loved ones. The free event was hosted by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Events and the Craft Center.

The culture shock: Diversity of applicants and enrollees

Joseph Pack/Staff Photographer Minorities now make up 30.8 percent of the freshman applicant pool. Suha Saya [follow id=”suhasaya”] For some students, a familiar face is hard to find. If she hadn’t searched for diversity through different clubs and activities, business…

Parties during probation hint at challenges ahead for new greek life policies

On Wednesday, greek leaders and administrators agreed on a party registration compromise with rules that are even more nuanced and, therefore, more difficult to enforce than the complete ban we’ve seen the past five weeks.

Rugby club players' suspension lifted

The Cal Poly Dean of Students Office decided to lift the probation off the five rugby players accused of assault. This was done just in time for the UC Davis match Feb. 1.

Greeks off probation after passing party registration policy

Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Humphrey said the administration approved the policy after fraternities and sororities agreed on it.