Cal Poly agriculture students — Where are they now?

[box]The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences produces some of the top agriculture graduates throughout the country, but what are some of the interesting careers available to them?[/box] Breanne Harlan Dairy science junior Harlan went to the Fall career…

A look into the past: Ag Showcase

A different kind of Farmers’ Market will come to San Luis Obispo Thursday. The Agribusiness Management and National Agri-Marketing Association will host the 23rd annual Ag Showcase, bringing companies and job opportunities to Cal Poly students. The showcase will host 78…

A strong first year for Armstrong

Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s mission during his first year in office was student success, and in one word, he said that mission has been “exciting.” Armstrong, whose one-year milestone is marked today, said he entered the university with a…

University Union Advisory board meeting

The University Union Advisory Board (UUAB) met Jan. 31 in the University Union (UU) Room 219 from 3 to 5 p.m.   Chair of the University Union Advisory Board (UUAB) Karen Mesrobian reported: There are plans to extend UUAB outreach by encouraging board attendance…

Accepted

[box]Getting into Cal Poly is growing increasingly difficult[/box] Cal Poly’s application rate is at a record-high, but acceptance rates remain low. With the demand for Cal Poly on the rise, and state funding at an all-time low, acceptance to the…

Sliding to Student Success

A slideshow highlighting the 01/23/2012 Student Success Fee Forum.

De-energizing the Red Bricks

Next month, energy-conscious freshman can look forward to spending less time in the shower, and more time turning off lights. The six red brick dormitories located at the top of the Cal Poly campus will compete in February to see…

Q&A with the first man of the force

San Luis Obispo welcomed a new police chief and old resident last week when Stephen Gesell replaced Deborah Linden as the San Luis Obispo chief of police. Gesell, who spent 20 years on the force in Scottsdale, Ariz., before serving…

Mustang Basketball victorious against UC Davis

The Cal Poly men’s basketball program overcame a 17-point halftime deficit Saturday night at the UC Davis Pavilion with a 67-65 victory, putting the Mustangs at 4-5 in Big West play. “We explained to the players at halftime that we…

Minorities bond across cultures

He was the only black student in most of his classes and his dorm. As a minority, Smith (not his actual name, see editor’s note below) found himself isolated from Cal Poly by his race. Monday, he will bring together others…

Demystifying the money: Tuition

[box]Demystifying the Money is a new Mustang Daily series that will break down Cal Poly student tuition and fees.[/box] California State University (CSU) tuition has more than doubled since 2007, and for the first time in history, CSU students are…