An eclipse darkened the California sky yesterday afternoon, and San Luis Obispo residents were able to see the shadowed moon, surrounded by a “ring of fire,” shortly before sunset. The moon passing in front of the sun for a short…
Grant speeds electric Porsche to finish line
Cal Poly Motor Car Association (CPMCA) was recently awarded a grant by the Collectors Foundation that will help fund a significant portion of its Electric Porsche Project. Since the Electric Porsche Project started last year, CPMCA has been applying for…
CPTV Newscast 5/18, Full Interview with Congressional Candidate
The Full Interview with Congressional Candidate Matt Boutte
Sigma Pi on probation
The Sigma Pi fraternity is on social probation through the end of the academic year following an investigation after an alleged party where minors with alcohol were involved. Director of Student Life and Leadership Stephan Lamb said the national office…
State budget could put more strain on CSU
The worst-case fiscal scenario for the California State University (CSU) became even worse Monday when Governor Jerry Brown released his May budget revision. The governor opened up the possibility of a $250 million cut to the CSU next year —…
Students raise awareness about the Middle East
It’s easy to lose sight of the rich cultural history of the Middle East with political tumult dominating the region, but Cal Poly’s Students for Justice and Peace in the Middle East have created a week dedicated to Middle…
ASI Board of Directors meeting roundup
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors met May 16 for its biweekly meeting in the University Union (UU), room 220. Topics discussed included: ASI Upcoming Concerts in the Plaza are: Damon Castillo Band Concert today Hieroglyphics next Thursday Kiyana…
Symposium explores gender and culture
Gender, race, religion and culture will be in the spotlight this Saturday for the Gender Equity Center’s first Gender Symposium, a meeting of students, faculty and staff to explore how gender impacts all aspects of life. The Gender Symposium is…
'Fratfolder' spams professors
Cal Poly faculty received an email last week telling them to “study the smart way, by using old exams,” so they could “kick ass on finals and get ready to start summer ‘fratbatical.’” The spam email advertised “Fratfolder,” a “college…
Closing the door on drunk driving
Your mother is crying, your best friend is dead and you are locked in jail. This is not how you thought the night would end. Alcohol-related collisions are responsible for the death of one American every 22 minutes, according to…
The real cost of an alcoholic beverage
A night of revelry can leave drinkers with more than just a nasty hangover. Laws against public intoxication and driving under the influence can leave people, and their pocketbooks, hurting for much longer than a hangover ever will. The fine…