(Photo by Maggie Kaiserman) Sean McMinn smcminn@mustangdaily.net UPDATE — 2:47 p.m. It will cost Cal Poly approximately $40,000 in annual salary increases to create a new interim vice president of strategic initiatives, according to presidential spokesperson Chip Visci. David Wehner,…
Breaking down the science of hangovers
Headache, sensitivity to light, nausea and fatigue are a few physiological symptoms people commonly associate with hangovers. The morning after a long night of drinking, however, partygoers do not always consider that emotional symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, may also occur.
Required online course aims to raise alcohol awareness
More than 33 percent of the students who drop out of Cal Poly do so because of alcohol-related problems according to Karen Hord, a Health Center staff physician.
Seismic testing debate continues
In Nov. 2012, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) submitted a request for a permit to perform seismic testing in the ocean surrounding the plant that was denied by the California Coastal Commission. In spite of the denial, PG&E is still looking into the possibilities.
Retiring vice president leaves ‘big shoes to fill’
Cal Poly chief financial officer and senior vice president for administration and finance Larry Kelley refers to his 11 years at the university as an adventure.
Strawberry Festival set for Memorial Day weekend
It’s strawberry season, and Central Coast residents know what that means — the 30th annual Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival is just around the corner. The festival will take place Memorial Day Weekend on May 25 and 26. It is San Luis Obispo County’s largest free festival.
Counselors say drinking is less popular than it seems
As college brings students an education, a new environment and a new social circle, it also brings students exposure to more alcohol. Alcohol has always been a concern on college campuses, but getting drunk on the weekends might not truly be everyone’s first choice of an activity, even though it may seem so.
Greek Week wraps up
Members of greek life celebrated the finale of their weeklong philanthropic and competitive festivities with a lip-syncing event in Chumash Auditorium on Saturday.
Student has ‘priceless’ game show experience
Brett Wagner wasn’t full of energy when he first walked into the studio on Tuesday. After hours of driving and waiting, the materials engineering sophomore was just ready to get it over with.
Mountain lion seen around CP campus
Another mountain lion sighting occurred on campus Sunday morning, marking the third similar sighting this month, though it could not be verified.