At noon, kicker James Langford sat in Sierra Vista Regional Center with a sharp pain running through his chest. At nine, Langford channelled that pain to the South Dakota sideline with a game-winning 39-yard kick as the Mustangs completed an…
'Planet's best green journalist' speaks at Cal Poly
Renowned author, environmentalist and founder of multiple climate control campaigns Bill McKibben presented his lecture, “Brave New Planet: The Fight for a Livable Climate”, at the Fremont theater Sunday, followed by a meet-and-greet on Cal Poly’s campus today. McKibben, who…
Staying 'Aware Awake Alive'
As Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong extends his hand for a handshake, he reveals a black wristband with the words “Aware Awake Alive,” in blue writing. “Aware Awake Alive is teaching Cal Poly students to look out for each other,”…
Montgomery back from books with 'High I.Q.'
At 5-foot-6, he doesn’t look like a prototypical offensive weapon. But watch No. 30 patrol the outer flanks of a soccer pitch, and you’ll notice his agility and unique ability to dodge opposing defenders with seamless ease. Two years removed from…
Floral photography exhibition gets extended viewing opportunity
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (SLOBG) is extending viewing for local artist Sabrina Rouse’s “Circle of Life,” a photographic collection of the life cycle of flowers. The floral art exhibition, held in SLOBG’s Oak Glen Pavilion, opens Thursday and…
Cal Poly students rally to join 'Occupy' movement
Cal Poly students have taken the Occupy SLO movement to campus. Currently in its introductory phase, Occupy Cal Poly lacks membership and organization according to its leaders, but they hope to see consistent growth in the coming weeks. English junior…
Weird Al Yankovic returns to Cal Poly
“Weird Al,” the nickname, originated in Sierra Madre Tower 4, room 43G, where young Alfred Yankovic lived, learned and, ultimately, became Weird Al in 1976. “I didn’t do anything drastic or dramatic like fill the hallway with Jello,” Yankovic said.…
Women's volleyball sweeps Titans in Mott
Final scores can be deceiving and Cal Poly’s 3-0 win versus Cal State Fullerton was just that. The Mustangs and Titans played three extremely tight games on Saturday night, and thanks to a strong defensive effort, Cal Poly prevailed 25-20,…
A day in the life: ASI president Kiyana Tabrizi
Kiyana Tabrizi’s alarm goes off every day at 5:40 a.m. “I literally roll out of bed,” Tabrizi said. From there, she pulls a comb through her hair, throws on some gym clothes and grabs a handful of snack food before heading…
Union workers protest non-union workers at Area 52
Non-union iron workers on the Area 52 project now must use a separate entrance and exit from union iron workers, due to a developing dispute between Ironworkers Local 155 and Fresno Fab-Tech, a Fresno-based iron shop. Picketers also demonstrated in…
New path open for SLO bicyclists
After three years of fundraising, construction and waiting, San Luis Obispo bikers finally have their “missing link.” Officially titled the Rotary Conner-Cletsoway Link of the Railroad Safety Trail, the 500-foot stretch of paved trail along California Boulevard now connects the…