Water out of the tap

Whether it’s appealing to the palate or not, tap water is a constant and a commodity. We use it every day, from pasta to the dog’s water , but have you ever thought while you were washing your hands where exactly does this water come from?

Suspect arrested for bomb threats to local schools

San Luis Obispo police officers arrested Charles Edward Rose, 45 of Santa Maria, this morning. He is suspected of calling 911 and falsely reporting planting bombs in local unidentified schools.

Local elementary school hosts Special Olympics event

San Luis Obispo’s Teach Elementary School held a recreational Special Olympics event for 15 resident athletes of San Luis Obispo County on Saturday.

Researchers learn more about “The Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch”

A sea expedition of doctoral students and research volunteers traveled to the “The Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch,” an accumulation of plastic and debris in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Greek Week continues

The 22 fraternities and 14 sororities that make up Cal Poly’s greek system are celebrating Greek Week from April 18 to 25.

2,400 people participate in Miracle Miles for Kids

More than 2,400 racers crowded the starting line at Morro Rock Saturday for the 7th annual Miracle Miles for Kids 10k, a fundraiser for The Family Care Network, Inc. (FCNI) that took participants from the rock to Cayucos Pier.

Instrumental insemination of queen bees soon at Poly

With roughly one third of food crops pollinated by bees, researchers are finding ways to keep populations from declining. Cal Poly is experimenting with one of these technologies.

Matthew Hurlbutt memorial planned for Tuesday

Friends of Cal Poly industrial engineering junior Matthew Hurlbutt have planned a memorial service for tomorrow, April 13 in Philips Hall at the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m.

Stanford law professor speaks about neuroscience

Stanford law professor, Hank Greely gave a lecture entitled “Neuroscience: scientific revolutions, social challenges” in Cal Poly’s Philips Hall Friday afternoon.

Four juveniles arrested for possession of explosive devices

On April 2 at approximately 10:30 p.m. the San Luis Obispo Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding disorderly subjects in the area of Pacific and Archer Streets.

Theta Chi house catches fire

The Theta Chi Fraternity house, located on the corner of Upham and Chorro Streets, caught fire around noon today.