People who love the outdoors, riding bicycles and interacting with fellow members from the community can enjoy the many year-round activities with the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club. The San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club was “founded in 1970 to promote…
Swim coach dives into retirement
Frank Stranzl Rich Firman, who has coached Cal Poly’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs for the last 19 years, has announced his retirement. Firman, who was hired Sept. 23, 1987, said he is leaving to pursue other interests…
Source says Cal Poly still has Faith in women's basketball coach
Frank Stranzl Believe in basketball coach Faith Mimnaugh ” that’s the message coming from Cal Poly’s athletic administration. On March 26, The Tribune cited sources close to the program that confirmed Mimnaugh’s rehiring. Three weeks later, no official comment has…
Spanos Stadium taking shape
nick camacho The Spanos Stadium renovation remains on schedule to be finished for the fall 2006 season, according to project manager Perry Judd. “They’re moving right along on the concrete structure,” Judd said. With the recent rains, football coach Rich…
Poly Players with Jessica Huss
Frank Stranzl Dressed in a golden yellow polo shirt, crisp Khakis, a Cal Poly cap and white golf cleats, Jessica Huss looks like the typical golfer. However, despite this appearance, Huss has proved herself to be an exceptional golfer (with…
Bats slump as Anteaters take two-of-three
nick camacho In hindsight, it might have been a profitable day for the Mustangs had Mother Nature stepped in and postponed Saturday’s 4-1 loss to UC Irvine in a Big West baseball contest. Rain delayed the start of the game…
Mustangs take mercy on Matadors
nick camacho Based on what she saw Friday, Cal Poly softball head coach Jenny Condon had a hunch that freshman first baseman Melissa Pura would do something special with the bases loaded Saturday. Pura did just that, crushing a grand…
'Stangs host Anteaters for three games
tom sanders Cal Poly (20-15, 4-2 Big West), which opened Big West Conference play by winning two of three games against both Pacific and Cal State Northridge the last two weeks, continues conference play this weekend, hosting UC Irvine (19-15,…
A personal touch to fitness at the Rec Center
nick camacho Heart disease, obesity and cancer are linked to inactive lifestyles making fitness essential to a healthy future. While some might recognize the need to get fit, the problem is getting started. The personal training program at the Cal…
Baseball without Barry
Bradford Applin Lemonade, check. Hotdog, check. Cheetos, check. Remote, check. TiVo recording in order to ensure replay of all unintentionally comedic moments, check. Pen and paper to record random ramblings of consciousness, check. Few times have I been as prepared…
Ireland native trying for nationals
brennan angel From Irish green to Cal Poly green and gold, track athlete Deirdre Byrne’s journey to San Luis Obispo has been a long one. After an Irish upbringing and a four-year stint at Providence College in Rhode Island, a…