UPD arrests 12 at Blue-Green Rivalry game

Cal Poly’s men’s soccer tied UC Santa Barbara at Friday’s Blue-Green rivalry game — but for some students, it was a total loss.

The University Police Department arrested 12 Cal Poly students for public intoxication, disorderly conduct or both at the game. Most of the arrests came in the second half, and San Luis Obispo police were present to drive those arrested to the county jail.

College Republicans lobbying against open club membership

The Cal Poly College Republicans have launched a petition to end a California State University policy requiring all clubs to have open membership, saying the rule will result in members who do not adhere to conservative values.

Secure Mustang Wireless to run faster with new Internet system

Cal Poly’s reputation for cutting-edge technology was one of the main reasons business administration freshman Ted Scranton accepted his admission.

Prop 30 opponent highlights Cal Poly political seminar

Cal Poly’s Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy gathered six leading political minds in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center October 11 to discuss solutions to California’s political problems.

McDonald has big plans for architecture department

Cal Poly professor Margot McDonald was named the interim head of the architecture department within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) in August.

Candlelight vigil honors four students

Cal Poly will honor deceased students Greg Inamori, Kyle Rhodes, Weston Crowe and Luke Powers in a candlelight vigil Monday at 6 p.m. at Julian A. McPhee University Union, university spokesperson Matt Lazier said.

Colombini announces three main goals for school year

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Jason Colombini has three main items on his to-do list: grow and develop ASI Student Government, engage Cal Poly with the surrounding community and effectively represent all students.

CSU Board of Trustees member Peter Mehas dies

Mehas was celebrating his 50th year working in education, including a stint as the secretary of education for former Gov. George Deukmejian.

Annual security report shows less arrests, more campus discipline

Cal Poly’s annual Clery report, published Monday by the University Police Department (UPD), showed a shift in drug and alcohol punishments.

Cedar Creek boosts security, cracks down on nightlife

The Cedar Creek Homeowners Association posted notices on residents’ doors Thursday morning announcing increased security, including police presence.

Student dies from gunshot wound in student neighborhood near campus

One Cal Poly student died from a gunshot wound to the head near Cal Poly Wednesday, drawing heavy police presence and university officials to a popular student housing area near campus.