Mustang Daily

Driving cells out of cars

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Both hands on the wheel! Two new state cell phone laws went into effect Monday prohibiting drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone.

Last year, 1,091 vehicle collisions statewide were associated with the use of handheld cell phones while driving, said Michael Duenas, San Luis Obispo's California Highway Patrol public affairs coordinator.

Employee sues university

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Cal Poly employee filed a $160,000 lawsuit against the university on Monday for not providing a safe work environment when he was attacked by a subordinate employee last year. The custodial supervisor Chris Leitz claims that the university should have prevented the attack by then-custodian James Reynolds.

Poly investigates beach contamination

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The water at the Pismo Beach pier has been on a danger list for some time, most recently making an appearance on the non-profit organization Heal the Bay's top 10 list of most polluted beaches in California. Although Pismo is a popular surfing spot, the water is often tainted with deadly bacteria, forcing the beach's closure to swimming.

Multi-sport star commits to Cal Poly

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One of the state's best prep high jumpers, also the starting quarterback for an undefeated CIF-San Diego Section Division I football champion, has committed to compete in both sports at Cal Poly this year.

Tynan Murray of Poway High School will partake in track and field on a scholarship, and has been invited as a walk-on in football.

Mustangs to announce volleyball schedule

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Although Cal Poly has not officially announced its volleyball schedule, other universities have released theirs, giving the Mustangs an early idea of where they stand.

The tentative slate is strong, Cal Poly head coach Jon Stevenson said, featuring home matches against Stanford and Nebraska.

Google it on the go

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a fast-paced world that continues to be transformed by technology, not only do we continuously want to be connected to the Web, but in most cases, our lives demand that we be.

Google is a company that caters to that need for connectivity - possibly because it created the dependency in the first place, or perhaps because they understand that not all of us can own an iPhone.

Gritty tales of the city

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a potentially career-ending interview with Oprah regarding falsities in his so-called memoir, "A Million Little Pieces," James Frey crawled into a hole and hid from his disappointed fans, and the entire disgusted literary world.

Or did he? With the release of his new novel, "Bright Shiny Morning," Frey seems to have been writing up a comeback for some time.

Olive: A new taste of Central Coast

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Central Coast is known for its local flavors: chardonnay, cabernet and pinot noir to name a few.

However, fine wines are not the only delicacies available for sampling. For some, top-notch olive oil and balsamic vinegar have become the new wine, and San Luis Obispo's We Olive offers customers the chance to sample away.

Poly-nesian rhythms

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cal Poly students can say "aloha" to Hawaiian culture through the beginning hula dancing class offered this summer.

The class, which is being sponsored by the Cal Poly Hawaii Club, is open to students and members of the public.

Instructor Sylvia Hambly explained that the hula is more than just a dance; it's also a way to remember Hawaiian history.

Equality shines in the Golden State

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As I happily look back on May 15, 2008, I think to myself: "this is a day that I never thought I would see happen in my lifetime." That particular Thursday was a day that changed my life forever. That was the day the Supreme Court of California decided to grant myself and my partner of 12 years - as well as many other well-deserving same-sex couples - the right to equal marriage.

The amendment that protects your independence

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When it comes to freedom from government oppression, the First Amendment gets all the credit. When it comes to those liberties we all readily enjoy - speech, religion, assembly, petition and press - there is such a strong and unified understanding in America that these are inalienable rights that they're hardly ever questioned.