University police and Cal Poly University Housing have coordinated to use drug-sniffing dogs in the on-campus residence halls to follow up on suspected drug sales, and University Police Chief George Hughes is hoping to boost their use in the coming months as a general deterrent against drugs in the dorms.
New dietitian makes a wave of change
Students concerned with their nutrition now have a new resource available to help them make informed choices when eating on campus. For the last two months, Megan Coats — Campus Dining’s new registered dietitian — has been educating students on what dietary options are available at campus dining facilities, she said.
Cowgirl boot designer wins national Elevator Pitch Competition
Quincy Freeman – the 22-year-old agricultural communications senior who won the Ray Scherr Elevator Pitch Competition at Cal Poly — recently took home $5,000 after taking first place at the Collegiate Entrepreneurial Organization (CEO) conference finals in Chicago.
Library phone lockers give students a place to recharge
The library is providing a place for students to charge their phones called the “Power Up” station.
Mustang Minute: freedom of speech display on Dexter Lawn
Christina Favuzzi [follow id= “ChristinaFav”] The Cal Poly Republicans Club has built a fake Berlin Wall on Dexter Lawn where students have the opportunity to express their thoughts and opinions. “Looking over this, some of these things, they offend me,…
Cal Poly Corporation planning new dining complex
The plan for the new facility is still being talked out within Cal Poly Corporation and among university administrators, Cal Poly Corporation spokesperson Yukie Murphy said.
Ethnic studies creates new minor
Katie McDermott [follow id= “katiejmcdermott”] There’s a new minor in the ethnic studies department: indigenous studies in natural resources and the environment. The minor is co-sponsored by the ethnic studies department and the natural resources management and environmental sciences department.…
Cal Poly to reexamine electrical systems after dorm fire displaces 3
Rademacher said he “was pretty lucky” in terms of what he lost. Right now, he knows that his bed, mattress, pillows and a pair of jeans have been damaged, but he isn’t sure what the dollar total for those will be.
Cal Poly after dark: A student’s guide to staying safe
As Miley Cyrus’ latest hit blares through your friend-of-a-friend’s living room, you realize the keg is dry and you decide to get out of there. Walking home from Hathway Avenue can be a daunting task, especially when you start to feel paranoid.
Mustang News, Nov. 5, 2013: Fire in Sequoia Hall, Football brings home multiple honors
Olivia DeGennaro [follow id= “LivDeGennaro”] Mustang News anchor Olivia DeGennaro talks today’s biggest news at Cal Poly.
Sequoia fire caused by electrical break
After an investigation Monday morning, state fire marshals determined the fire in Sequoia Residence Hall Sunday afternoon was caused by a short in an electrical break that controlled the four rooms in the hall.