BLOG: Feeding the ducks banned in SLO

By late May, families will no longer be able to feed the ducks at Laguna Lake or share their left-over bread crumbs with the swans due to a new ordinance passed by the San Luis Obispo City Council.

2010 ASI elections kick off in University Union

Candidates spoke to students in an open forum Tuesday in the UU while controversy blanketed event.

Poly Profile: ASI presidential candidate Alex Kaplan

Alex Kaplan is the untraditional candidate in this election and said he plans to show students that anyone can run for ASI president.

Poly Profile: ASI presidential Sarah Storelli

With three years of ASI experience, Sarah Storelli seems to be the traditional candidate with prior experience in student government.

BLOG: NHL playoffs are more entertaining than NBA

The NHL playoffs bring more excitement than the NBA playoffs because every play matters in a hockey game. The fast-paced nature of the game and the intensity level cannot be matched by the NBA.

Distracted driver hits power pole on Foothill Blvd.

Richard Scheidle, 22, was driving westbound on Foothill Blvd. approaching Casa St. while texting on his cell phone. His Toyota Camry left the roadway and collided with a PG&E power pole on the north sidewalk next to Mustang Village Apartments.

Greek Week raises funds for local programs

Cal Poly’s Greek Week had more than 40 fraternities and sororities going head-to-head in an array of events including basketball, flag football, arm wrestling and an academic decathlon.

Awareness walk for Autism held in Mission Plaza

The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center (CCASC) held its second Walk for Autism to raise money and awareness for the Central Coast autistic community on Sunday.

Students fight world hunger with spare change

The Universities Fighting World Hunger (UFWH) club took donations last week to buy meals for hungry students worldwide.

“Real men” wear heels to stop violence against women

The San Luis Obispo Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center held the eighth annual Walk at the park as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to raise money for their programs helping survivors of sexual assault crimes.

Water out of the tap

Whether it’s appealing to the palate or not, tap water is a constant and a commodity. We use it every day, from pasta to the dog’s water , but have you ever thought while you were washing your hands where exactly does this water come from?