University Police Department (UPD) Chief Bill Watton retired last December after more than 11 years at Cal Poly. Though he is technically finished at UPD, Watton does not plan to step down as acting police chief until a replacement is…
Motorcycle crash sends student to hospital
UPDATE: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center spokesperson Ron Yukelson said Chan is listed Wednesday as being in serious but stable condition. This has changed since he was admitted Tuesday in critical condition. A Cal Poly student was found in…
Good without God? religious discussion fills Chumash
Whether they had atheist, theist or curious minds, hundreds of students filled Chumash Auditorium last week for a religious forum. SLO Cru, formerly known as SLO Crusade, sponsored the Veritas discussion forum. According to Cru, the forum is part of…
FINALLY!
[box]Rec Center opens to much fanfare[/box] Following months of anticipation, the Cal Poly Recreation Center had a soft opening morning after approximately four years of planning and construction. University Union Advisory Board Chair Karen Mesrobian, a philosophy senior, said Associated…
Students to bring business startups to Cal Poly
In the spirit of Cal Poly’s “Learn By Doing” philosophy, students have the opportunity to develop a complete business this quarter. They just have to do it in one weekend. Startup Weekend is an international program that gives individuals approximately…
Expanded Recreation Center opens
Following months of anticipation, the Cal Poly Recreation Center opened quietly Tuesday morning after years of construction and planning. University Union Advisory Board Chair Karen Mesrobian, a philosophy senior, said she carefully orchestrated the opening to allow users the best…
New year, new names
[box]Plagued with controversial monikers, both the atheist and Christian groups on campus changed their names this academic year.[/box] One university. Two perspectives. A rebranding effort by both could change perceptions on campus for years to come. San Luis Obispo Crusade…
Smith shines in spotlight over weekend
The Mustang wrestling squad split two dual meets over the weekend, losing to American University then rebounding for a conference win over Boise State. Cal Poly wrestles Boise State to floor In a dual meet where every wrestler’s match had…
V.P.'s new job targets Cal Poly diversity
Former Vice President of Student Affairs Cornel Morton will work as Cal Poly’s first senior adviser to the president for outreach following his return from a one-month leave in February. Morton, who has been the vice president of student affairs…
Brown pulls trigger, more budget cuts
California Gov. Jerry Brown released his yearly budget proposal last Thursday, introducing the possibility of additional cuts to the California State University (CSU) system. The proposed cuts come less than a month after a December trigger cut slashed $100 million…
Rose float team carries on tradition
Dozens of Cal Poly students spent last week in a state of “organized chaos” while preparing for the 123rd annual Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, Calif. With the largest number of students working on the project in recent history, 37…