Week of Welcome: A history of changes

Week of Welcome — known as WOW — is the largest volunteer orientation program in the nation. But, before there were costume-clad WOW leaders rocking crazy choreographed dances, WOW actually began as a basic orientation program.

‘Ripples Guy’ making waves in semester debate

Sean McMinn smcminn@mustangdaily.net He was reluctant to do the interview — at first. Motivational speaker Paul Wesselmann, better known to Cal Poly students as “The Ripples Guy,” had already been criticized once for his ideas about quarters and semesters and…

Student paddles Lake Tahoe for fundraiser

Cal Poly psychology senior Aaron Hussmann and California State University, Sonoma environmental studies and planning senior Greg Anthenien kayak for CampCare and San Luis Obispo County Special Olympics.