Animal houses

Every housing choice on campus has rules: Students can’t paint their rooms without permission, nobody can own a waterbed, students under 21 cannot have alcohol (expect in Poly Canyon Village under specific circumstances) and no pets allowed. The last isn’t…

Motorcycle crash sends student to hospital

UPDATE: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center spokesperson Ron Yukelson said Chan is listed Wednesday as being in serious but stable condition. This has changed since he was admitted Tuesday in critical condition.   A Cal Poly student was found in…

Good without God? religious discussion fills Chumash

Whether they had atheist, theist or curious minds, hundreds of students filled Chumash Auditorium last week for a religious forum. SLO Cru, formerly known as SLO Crusade, sponsored the Veritas discussion forum. According to Cru, the forum is part of…

Free campus tax clinic hosts congresswoman

Congresswoman Lois Capps paid a visit to campus Thursday to help a program which offers free tax help to low-income community members and groups at risk of becoming wrapped up in tax controversies. A press conference was held to broadcast…

FINALLY!

[box]Rec Center opens to much fanfare[/box] Following months of anticipation, the Cal Poly Recreation Center had a soft opening morning after approximately four years of planning and construction. University Union Advisory Board Chair Karen Mesrobian, a philosophy senior, said Associated…

Never too early for the career fair

The winter quarter career fair is here, and you’re probably thinking: What do I do? Fortunately, Cal Poly anticipates the confusion, stress and anxiety that comes with searching for a job. The faculty and counseling staff know how exhausting the…

Man exposes self in library

[box] Indecent exposure reported to campus police. [/box] Campus police responded to a call at the Robert E. Kennedy Library Tuesday morning where a female victim reported witnessing a male masturbating at a desk on the fourth floor. “Three of…

SLO Five-0 1/8-1/15

Sunday, Jan. 8: 4:31 a.m. Vehicle was burglarized on the 1200 block of Leff and Toro. 4:01 p.m. Marijuana possession occurred at the Avila residence on campus. 4:50 p.m. A hit and run occurred on the 100 block of Patricia…

Students to bring business startups to Cal Poly

In the spirit of Cal Poly’s “Learn By Doing” philosophy, students have the opportunity to develop a complete business this quarter. They just have to do it in one weekend. Startup Weekend is an international program that gives individuals approximately…

Graduate blazing own trail

Google the phrase “graphic designer,” and Jessica Greenwalt’s name appears in the top 10 search results of more than 60 million. In a job market full of uncertainty — in which college graduates regularly take jobs far below their aspirations…

Expanded Recreation Center opens

Following months of anticipation, the Cal Poly Recreation Center opened quietly Tuesday morning after years of construction and planning. University Union Advisory Board Chair Karen Mesrobian, a philosophy senior, said she carefully orchestrated the opening to allow users the best…