Huck Finn goes clean in new publication

A revised edition of the class American novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, is set to be published mid-February that is intended to be less offensive and “cleaner” for the classroom.

Chips and chicken and fries, oh my! Without nutritional information students favor unhealthy food choices on-campus

When walking through The Avenue, or any Cal Poly restaurant , students are faced with one simple question: what to eat? With the options of Chick-fil-A sandwiches, salads, burritos and many other options, it is a tough choice to make.

Armstrong to make himself at home

It was about 34 years ago when Cal Poly’s new president Jeffrey Armstrong stood on the lawn at a function at the president’s house at Murray State University. He was among the other students there to be honored for receiving…

Trash piles up at dining spot

A pile of trash stacked precariously high overflowed from the trashcans at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Poly Canyon Village over the weekend, causing students to question the quality of campus dining establishments.

PG&E seeks another 20 years for Diablo Canyon

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold two public meetings this month with Diablo Canyon Power Plant owner Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) in San Luis Obispo. The meetings will cover issues related to the operation of the…

Cal Poly to retrofit safety in Haiti

Cal Poly architecture students will soon have the opportunity to help Haitians rebuild their infrastructure through a new program.

Cal Poly taking steps toward environmental sustainability with new programs

With greenhouse gases and global warming peeking over the horizon, Cal Poly’s environmental sustainability groups push for changes in the way students and others engage environmentally.

Student rejoice, professors dismay: the holidays are well on their way

The birth of Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated Monday at the start of the third week of instruction, much to the appreciation of students who enjoyed a three-day weekend (or four for those lucky enough to be done Thursday).

They work hard for their money: student loan rates lowest of CSUs

Cal Poly boasts the lowest student loan default rate of the 23 California State University (CSU) campuses, according to the most recent data, and the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships Lois Kelly thinks she knows why.

The do’s and don’ts of social media networking on and off the job

When applying for jobs, chances are most employers will search for you via the Internet. Here are some tips to help ensure that what they find is positive and perhaps give you an opportunity to market yourself in ways that…

From elevator pitches to hypotheticals: tips to stand out in an interview

Congratulations on your 4.0 GPA, 10 years of work experience and your volunteer work at a homeless shelter every Friday and Saturday night.