Jack L. Ingram III makes a classic liberal mistake in his January 24th article “Bush: tyrant, president or idiot.” Even though he refers to Bush as the Commander in Chief, he fails to remember that we are at war. This…
A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tyler Middlestadt With Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in recent memory and Black History Month just a week away, it seems appropriate to pay tribute to one of America’s finest and most influential leaders, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
Frankly Speaking 1-25-06
Frank Stranzl I couldn’t wait to write this column after Cal Poly’s basketball triumphs over UC Santa Barbara. I mean, let’s face it, we’re obviously superior this year, right? It was difficult containing my Cal Poly patronage while sitting on…
The red handprints must return
Cornel Morton stated in the Mustang Daily in early October that “Consistent with university policy, Cal Poly will continue the practice of placing red prints on campus when reported sexual assaults occur.” Unfortunately, the red handprints were painted over in…
The 'nice' guys have adapted
Samantha Strom posed a good question in Monday’s Mustang Daily: “Where have all the nice guys gone?” Being myself a nice guy, I’ll explain it quite clearly. We will start at high school. If you look, you will see a…
Downtown Brew responds to "A Downtown Research Study"
The staff of Downtown Brewing Co. would like to send a caveat to your aspiring journalist, Joe Sargent, who kindly used our venue as the location for his “research study.” Had Mr. Sargent delved into this research with the appropriate…
The unauthorized story of Bush Little
Bush Little was in the White House one day, when a “report” fell on his head. He called to Cheney Peney, and this is what he said, “Iraq’s WMDs will soon fall from the sky!” And Good Ol’ Cheney Peney…
Bush: tyrant, president or fool
Jack Ingram Call me crazy, but I have never been trusting of politicians. Like many, I find that politicians – Democrats and Republicans alike – often say one thing and, yet, more often do quite another. I suppose the old…
Attempting to stop the imaginary Armageddon
Brian Eller Editor’s note: “The Right Way” is a political column from the conservative perspective. It will run side-by-side Jack Ingram’s “The Soapbox Diaries” every Tuesday. During the month of January, Cal Poly has decided to implement a sustainability theme…
Where have all the nice guys gone?
Mustang Daily Guest Commentary Keeping boys around for sporadic “favors” (you know, light bulb changing mostly) has created less than perfect karma even for the coolest chicks, but the way in which women are being treated is getting out-of-hand. I’m…
It's Only 7 Minutes
Jennette Ballas and Aliza Elbert Dilemma: Over the summer I had an internship with a San Luis grocery store. I figured out that if I clocked out 7 minutes before my assigned shift ended, I would get paid for the…