A student-founded, non-profit organization that teaches children about environmental science and sustainability opened a new chapter in San Luis Obispo last week. Environmental Education for the Next Generation (EENG) was founded two years ago by University of California, Santa Barbara…
Living in the newsroom, loving it
The average Mustang Daily employee spends at least 15 to 20 hours a week in the newsroom. For myself and the editors, it is more like 30 to 40 hours a week. And, unfortunately, most of these hours fall during…
Final provost candidate makes Cal Poly debut
The Cal Poly Consultative Search Committee wrapped up its provost candidate forum Friday morning when it introduced its fourth and final candidate for the position: Kathleen Finken, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Finken spoke…
Protestors act quick to 'Occupy SLO'
Armed with signs, slogans and even a pitchfork, residents of San Luis Obispo took to the streets to protest on Wednesday. A group of approximately 50 residents gathered on the steps of the downtown courthouse to show their support for…
Alpha Phi under investigation following parent complaint
Cal Poly is investigating a concern forwarded to campus administration involving the Alpha Phi sorority, according to Director of Student Life and Leadership Stephen Lamb. The tip, which came from a “concerned parent,” linked Alpha Phi to an incident that…
A list of grievances
Happy week four, readers! This is only my third blog post this year, but I’m already running out of blogging inspiration. Lately, it seems all of my energy has been focused on school, and of course perfecting the Mustang Daily…
Police aim to curb train track trespassing
Students cross the Union Pacific Railroad train tracks parallel to California Boulevard going to and from Cal Poly on a daily basis, walking right by signs that state the area is private property, and trespassers are violating the law. According…
SLO tourism deal helps athletics rest easy
Cal Poly Athletics signed a $25,000 deal with San Luis Obispo’s Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) to provide visiting athletes with hotel rooms in exchange for advertising. The deal, which went into effect in July, gives Cal Poly Athletics 525…
Oh baby, baby: professor to study pregnancy weight in mothers
The National Institutes of Health awarded Cal Poly kinesiology professor Suzanne Phelan a $3 million grant this past summer to conduct research on low-income mothers. The research, which will be done over the course of five years, will study the…
ASI Board of Directors Meeting: Oct. 5
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors met on Wednesday evening to hear any student concerns and discuss current campus issues and updates. During the open forum representatives from the Pride Center voiced their frustration at the size of…
'Wild-man' Mike Gahan fights to 3-0 record
A crowd of more than a thousand people cheer and scream as “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler played over the loudspeaker at the Alex Madonna Expo Center Saturday night. One man stays focused jumping up and down…