Daniel Gingras My first Mardi Gras here at Cal Poly was an unforgettable one. I spent the week prior to “Fat Tuesday” loitering in the dark corners of Sierra Madre’s walkways, peddling an assortment of cheap Chinese-made beads to would-be…
Bikes, Mardi Gras and police tape
Chris Gunn What? A huge, world-class bike race is coming to San Luis Obispo? I know it’s shocking but it is also true. The Tour De California, arguably the largest bike race on the West Coast, will finish its fourth…
Some thoughts about the faulty e-mail
Thank you Russell, for saying what everyone else was thinking but afraid to say. I only have two things wrong with what you wrote in your letter to the editor “Cal Poly’s faulty e-mail system is unacceptable” dated Feb. 10,…
Here is that same letter minus the satire and fun (my apologies):
Electing religious leaders to our greater society’s posts is a clear affront to the public’s personal freedoms. This truth appears to be public understanding, even among religious Americans. Even though it could be done we should not present the harbingers…
Thank you Matt Fritch
I would just like to say thank you from those of us who read these letters to the editor for their tragic humor. I am sure that God appreciates, as I do, that he is now free from the burden…
There's no need for senseless ranting in letters
I have observed a disturbing trend in the Mustang Daily over the course of the last few weeks. Several hot-button issues have made themselves the center of attention. Be it the fake Christian rant, the evolution debate or any of…
Get over it
All right, now that they’ve all had their fun being completely belligerent to nonbelievers around the world, I think it’s time for Muslims to get over it. Just because somebody insults the founder of their religion is no reason for…
Frankly Speaking 2-15-06
Frank Stranzl Stop the presses! You had better grab a seat for this one – the United States upset – gasp! – that’s right upset the defending gold medalists, Norway, in curling! Did I read it in Obscure Sports Quarterly?…
ASI draws students backstage
Tyler Middlestadt It’s tough being a student these days. We’ve got midterms and quizzes to study for; readings and homework to finish; fees, parking permits and textbooks to pay for; and then we’ve got to search for a parking space…
Valentine's Day: Don't hate, speed date
The critics of Valentine's Day make claims that the holiday is too sappy, too hyped-up and too commercialized. In fact, I think there's a lot of truth to these claims. During the last week, I have seen commercials on TV…
Dread and disappointment on V-Day
February 14, 2006 – Ah Valentine's Day. A day of carefree romance. A day when couples and lovers everywhere can hold hands with their partner and exchange gifts of flowers, candy or a simple card in honor of their love…