Paul Bittick Cal Poly’s Horticulture Unit and various greenhouses on campus have been quarantined since federal agriculture officials found a passion-vine mealybug in some of the plants last week. It is believed to be the first time that the passion-vine…
Study abroad options vary worldwide
The decision to study abroad can often be difficult. Choosing where to study abroad can be even harder. Cal Poly currently offers 22 study abroad programs, 19 of the programs already have enrollment and several are in progress. One of…
Running the race against sexual assault
More than 250 men and women gathered on the Health Center lawn Tuesday night to make a statement. Clad in tennis shoes and running shorts, volunteers crouched in unison to say “Ready, Set, End Sexual Assault Now.” The Run to…
Tractor Pull cancelled
Paul Bittick Excessive rain over the past week has resulted in the cancellation of Cal Poly’s annual truck and tractor pull. “There have been two things that have been working against us,” said Mark Zohns, a bioresource and agricultural engineering…
Students broaden their horizons
graphic by louise dolby The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of studying abroad is one of the best ways to gain valuable experience. Last year, more than 680 Cal Poly students participated in one of the many abroad programs offered at Cal Poly.…
Film teaches elementary children about gay issues
Student Life and Leadership, along with Orientation Programs, sponsored the film “It’s Elementary: Talking about Gay issues in School” on Monday in the Chumash Auditorium. The film dealt with issues regarding children’s acceptance and willingness to understand the meaning of…
Liberal arts professors lecture on their last thoughts
The College of Liberal Arts hosts “The Last Lecture Series” tonight featuring two professor’s thoughts on their last lectures. Professors were selected by the College of Liberal Arts Student Council to give a lecture to students about their disciplines and…
Goodbye Fairy Tales, Hello Neo-Romanticism
Julianne Byer Prince Charming storms through the castle gates, shielded with armor and valor as his Fair Maiden bats her lashes, anxiously waiting to be whisked away into the sunset. Enter the White Stallion stage left and cue music while…
Night run to 'Remember,' raises awareness of sexual assault
The third annual Run to Remember, a 5K run as part of Remember Week and sponsored by The Cal Poly Women’s Center, will take place tonight at 7 p.m. to raise awareness about sexual assault and violence in the community.…
Rec Center employee honored with Outstanding Student Employee award
nick camacho Brendan Gail was awarded the Outstanding Student Employee award Thursday at the alumni house patio where he was honored for the on-going work he has done for the Cal Poly Rec Center. “It is extremely flattering to have…
Students, community 'Take Back the Night'
whitney guenther The Sexual Assualt-Free Environment Resource Program (SAFER), an organization on the Cal Poly campus that promotes sexual assault awareness and education, held “Take Back the Night,” at Farmers’ Market Thursday. The event was organized to educate the community…