Kristen Marschall The preliminary numbers are in: Todd Maki will represent 18,000 Cal Poly students as the Associated Students, Inc. president for the 2006-07 school year as announced Thursday night. "I'm amazed by the turnout; I'm amazed by the voice…
Hillel celebrates Israel's 58th birthday
A bounce house, cake buttons and condoms marked Cal Poly’s celebration of Israel’s 58th birthday on Dexter Lawn Thursday in an event sponsored by Hillel, Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo’s Jewish cultural club. “Israel is not just for Jews,…
New abroad opportunity sends agriculture to Finland
Brigette Barbosa Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture and Finnish Polytechnic University officials finalized an agreement to set up an exchange program between the colleges. College of Agriculture Dean David Wehner and officials from Seinajoki Polytechnic finished signing a Memorandum of…
Cyclists get festive downtown
whitney guenther The excitement on a child’s face when they finally receive their first bike doesn’t seem to fade for some people. Bicycles of every shape, size and color can be seen peddling through the streets of downtown by bicycle…
ASI 2006-07 elections begin today
Kendra Deutsche Strategically placed banners around campus with the phrase “Vote: One Voice, 17,000 Strong” are calling the Cal Poly community to vote in the Associated Students, Inc. elections, which take place today and Thursday throughout campus. This is part…
Anne Giapapas
Kristen Marschall A year ago, Anne Giapapas didn’t know how to “Experience ASI,” but she was listening to what students had to say and with their support, she is running for ASI president. A senior recreation administration senior, Giapapas strives…
Students left without Safe Ride
Paul Bittick Students are scrambling for options now that Safe Ride has closed its door in San Luis Obispo. The April 19 closure sparked concerns from law enforcement the day before Cal Poly’s Open House. The weekend avoided major incidents,…
Universities meet at Poly for innovative human powered vehicle competition
nick camacho The Human Powered Vehicle West Coast Competition, hosted this year by Cal Poly, ran its course Sunday. Cal Poly placed first in design and third in the sprints. California State University, Chico won first place in the endurance…
Poly Clubs celebrate Earth Day, sustainability
Amy Dierdorff Cal Poly’s Sustainable Agriculture Club hosted the third annual Earth Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the organic farm on campus. The free event, co-sponsored by the Environmental Horticulture Sciences Club, Associated Students, Inc.…
Students join community to take the chance to 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes'
jessica greenwalt Community leaders and Cal Poly students alike stepped out Saturday against sexual assault for the fourth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center coordinated the event against sexual assault, which…