A 63-year-old man was found dead and battered at the base of Cerro San Luis near Lincoln and Mountain View streets on Oct. 23, and police said they are investigating the death as a possible homicide. A man on a…
Occupy panel at Cal Poly
Occupy Wall Street comes to Cal Poly to answer questions via a panel on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Lost in translation: tech age limits learning languages
Smartphones are making language translators more accessible to everyone, but one Cal Poly professor says he doesn’t expect students to stop studying modern languages and literatures any time soon. Despite the rise in popularity of translation applications, such as Ortsbo…
Oberhelman striving for student athlete success
Anyone walking into the office of Don Oberhelman would know right away that he is the traditional “sports guy.” Calendars for Cal Poly men’s and women’s basketball teams hang on the walls, across from photographs of Alex G. Spanos Stadium.…
Civil engineers still in demand
Despite the current economic downturn, the demand for Cal Poly civil engineers still looks good, according to department chair of civil and environmental engineering Rakesh Goel. He said President Barack Obama’s infrastructure plan to create more jobs for civil engineers…
No injuries after 'dramatic' bicycle-vehicle collision
A vehicle-bicycle collision on campus last Wednesday resulted in the shattering of a car windshield, but no trips to the emergency room, University Police Department (UPD) chief Bill Watton said. The accident occurred at 11:30 a.m., when the cyclist crossed…
'Planet's best green journalist' speaks at Cal Poly
Renowned author, environmentalist and founder of multiple climate control campaigns Bill McKibben presented his lecture, “Brave New Planet: The Fight for a Livable Climate”, at the Fremont theater Sunday, followed by a meet-and-greet on Cal Poly’s campus today. McKibben, who…
SLO regional transit receives nearly $2 million
The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) will receive nearly $2 million in grant money, according to an announcement made by California congresswoman Lois Capps. The money was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Authority, and…
Athletics find their 'Mustang Way'
Nearly two weeks ago, the Cal Poly men’s soccer team saw UC Santa Barbara score the first goal of the game, and then watched as the scoring player taunted their fans. But when Patrick Sigler’s penalty shot gave the Mustangs…
SLO city Council approves money for new signage
Last Tuesday, the City of San Luis Obispo approved funding for a new “wayfaring” sign program. The program is slated to include signs placed around town which will direct tourists to attractions downtown, including the Visitor Center and the Mission…
Central Coast Agriculture Network receives grant to develop farm
Central Coast Agriculture Network (CCAN) was granted $225,000 by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to develop SLO City Farm. The money is to be used toward finding an executive director for the program as well as becoming an educational…