Cal Poly’s journalism department recently promoted part-time professor, Dr. Dan Eller, to be the new head of the public relations (PR) concentration.
Pipeline safety a concern
The gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno, Calif., on Sept. 9 raised concerns about the safety of other gas pipelines in California — more specifically in San Luis Obispo and on Cal Poly campus. To clear the air SoCalGas and, on campus, Environmental Health and Safety are regulating pipe checks and informing the public about pipe safety.
Too hot to handle; temperatures jump up
According to the Public Health Department, “temperatures in San Luis Obispo County may top 105 degrees over the next couple of days.”
Poly senior is potential mayor
Cal Poly senior Andrew Farrell is preparing for the November elections where he will be on the ballot for Mayor. Some feel that he lacks the experience needed for the job. Regardless, Farrell is taking his candidacy seriously and is looking forward to a victory.
Teen suspected with San Luis Obispo rape
A 15-year-old male was arrested in connection with the rape of a 19-year-old woman late Friday, Sept. 17., in her home on Murray Street, according to Chief Deputy District Attorney, Jerret Gran.
Whooping Cough continues to plague San Luis Obispo
The state of California has been battling a pertussis outbreak since February. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is highly contagious and a big issue in the San Luis Obispo area.
Toffee business sticks around
Brandon Weimer, a business sophomore at University of Arizona, and Leah Post, a business sophomore at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, started the Brandini Toffee business at the age of 15 to raise some cash for a spring break trip. It is now a nationally recognized company.
Lost Plu$ Dollars leave some WOW leaders confused
Many Week of Welcome (WOW) leaders have voiced their anger about Plu$ Dollars earned during WOW inexplicably vanishing from their Polycards on Sept. 20, and many can’t explain why or how this happened.
Feral cats find a home at Cal Poly
It appears as if Cal Poly not only has a soft side for Mustangs but for cats as well. The Cal Poly Cat Program (CPCP) was designed in 1992 as a senior project to minimize the amount of feral cats roaming around on campus.
Hearst Scholar 2010 Pablo Ramos: A Cinderella Story
Pablo Ramos, an architectural engineering senior, was named the 2010 Cal Poly Hearst Scholar on Tuesday.
Freshman arrested for allegedly selling drugs
A business administration freshman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly selling drugs to two 15-year-old boys who were hospitalized.