Five ways for new students to make freshman year the best year of their lives.
WOW makeover affects businesses, parents and partying
This year’s WOW program initiated some changes because of concerns over an increase in alcohol consumption throughout the week in the recent past.
How WOW got its big break
Week of Welcome, better known as WOW, has come a long way since its start. Over the years WOW has not only become a tradition at Cal Poly—for many, it has become a way of life.
Reggae-punk band Pepper visits Mid-State Fair on Friday
The Hawaiian-bred, rock-reggae trio Pepper will be playing at the California Midstate Fair in Paso Robles this Friday. The band will play on the Grandstand as a special guest to another rock-reggae outfit, headliner band 311. The punk rock band The Offspring is also joining them on stage.
Dance styles to converge at fundraiser
Learn By Dancing is a “WOW” and open house fundraiser with lessons on three distinct dance styles.
Freshmen will get shorter WOW next year
Due to recent concerns that this past Week of Welcome program was associated with an increase in alcohol consumption, citations and arrests, a committee is considering changes to Cal Poly’s orientation programs.
Students go wild during Week of Welcome
The University Police Department (UPD) gave 42 citations and arrested 43 people between move-in day Sept. 12 and Sept. 21.
BLOG: Authorities crack down on parties
For local students celebrating one final week of summer vacation with alcohol-filled events, police want to send the message that drunken behavior won’t be tolerated. Students should expect an increased police presence and DUI checkpoints both on-campus and around town for the next few weeks.
How to spot a tourist in San Luis Obispo
Now that new students have moved into San Luis Obispo, there’s a pitfall for them to avoid — looking like a tourist. While the older tourist is easy to spot with the fanny pack, hula shirt and visor, some behaviors are less black and white.
WOW: musical events
The WOW Block Party has become synonymous with club booths and free gifts. This year’s lineup also includes several musical performances live on Dexter Lawn.
Week of Welcome brings artists to SLO
WOW coordinators have teamed up with nationally- recognized performers and Cal Poly entertainers to bring an artistic element to the campus orientation program. Students will have plenty to keep them occupied with throughout the week, including a surprise event at the end on Saturday night.