The Mustang men’s soccer team danced in jubilation, spraying each other with Gatorade and silly string in the locker room following a 2-1 win against rival UC Santa Barbara. But just 30 minutes earlier, that outcome was less than probable.…
Blue/Green live blog from Spanos
The Cal Poly Mustangs scored two goals in the final 11 minutes to defeat the UCSB Gauchos 2-1 on Friday night. 9:13 – Patrick Sigler hits a penalty kick in the final minute to put the Mustangs up 2-1. 8:52…
New provost a “natural fit” for Cal Poly
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong selected Kathleen Finken, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, as Cal Poly’s new provost. She is scheduled to start in January. Finken is a “natural fit” for Cal Poly, said…
Hazing leads to suspension for Alpha Phi sorority
The Alpha Phi sorority will face a five-month suspension after an investigation by Cal Poly Student Life and Leadership (SLL) found it guilty of hazing following Thursday’s judicial hearing. The investigation began after a freshman pledge was transported to the…
Oaktoberfest returns to Avila Beach
The seventh annual Oaktoberfest is returning to Avila Beach Golf Resort to help raise money for Hospice of San Luis Obipso on Saturday, Oct. 15. Oaktoberfest, sponsored by Firestone Walker Brewery, aims to mimic Germany’s Oktoberfest, an internationally known festival that…
Capturing real science … science fiction that is
Jeff Foster said he was confident when he began writing in high school that he would someday publish a book. And earlier this year, that confidence paid off. Last summer the 24-year-old graduate student wrote “The Engine of the Gods,”…
University Police cars update look
Though the Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD) added one new car to the fleet this year, chief Bill Watton said he hopes students will think there are several. The new car, which is the only black and white marked car…
Costa Rican trip inspires dreams of Madness
After spending half a practice mopping the floor, zip-lining in thunder showers and going toe-to-toe with a Brazilian aardvark, the Cal Poly men’s basketball team said it feels as if it is ready to make a run at March Madness.…
Investigation continues for Alpha Phi sorority
The Cal Poly chapter of the Alpha Phi sorority is under investigation after a freshman woman was sent to the hospital with alcohol poisoning early Thursday morning, Sept. 29. The student, who wished to remain anonymous for her personal safety,…
Explore diversity at CultureFest
October means fall, pumpkins and barely-there costumes, but for the past 14 years, it has also meant Cal Poly’s annual CultureFest. This Sunday is no exception. More than 30 campus and community cultural organizations including, Omega Zi Delta, Chi Delta…
Broadous' shoulders carry Mustangs
If the early bird gets the worm, then Cal Poly quarterback Andre Broadous might just get the most worms on the Central Coast. The leader of Cal Poly’s no-huddle spread option offense is up at 5:30 a.m. during the week…