By Gary GallesContributing Writer Feb. 12 was Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. However, it went almost unmentioned, as Americans have given up celebrating that date in favor of a President’s Day three-day weekend. But more important than remembering his birthday is remembering his words on behalf of our liberty (even though they do not wholly accord with many of his own actions), … [Read more...] about Abe Lincoln speaks for freedom
Tennis wins 6-1
By Joann GroffStaff Writer The Waves dominated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 6-1 in a match at Ralphs-Strauss Tennis Center last Thursday. The week to come will bring more of a challenge as they face three tough teams during the next four days. “The team played really well against Cal Poly,” freshman Stephaine Karlick said. “We won all the matches except for one.” While the whole … [Read more...] about Tennis wins 6-1
Better beware, the apocalypse is upon us
By Nick Mah Apocalypse watch: A couple updates for you. Bush, after proposing the biggest hike in defense spending since Reagan (think Star Wars), is pushing legislation that could overturn Roe v. Wade (think abortion), and is finalizing plans to depose Saddam Hussein, despite opposing pressure from the rest of the world (think Hitler?). Frightening, isn’t it? Yes, it seems … [Read more...] about Better beware, the apocalypse is upon us
National Scene
U.S. sweeps mens’ snowboarding medals PARK CITY — The U.S. claimed its first Winter Olympics medals sweep in 46 years on Monday with wins in the halfpipe snowboarding competition. Ross Powers, Danny Kass and J.J. Thomas claimed the medals in front of a crowd of 30,000 in Salt Lake City. This year’s sweep marks the second time in history that the U.S. swept the medals in a … [Read more...] about National Scene
Blaze injures 1, damages building
By Laurie Babinski Editor in Chief An electrical fire at the Center for Communication and Business, now nearing completion after more than a year of construction, injured one worker and shut down Seaver Drive between main campus and President’s Drive for two hours Wednesday. The fire was reported to the Department of Public Safety at 9:59 a.m. in a panel inside the center’s … [Read more...] about Blaze injures 1, damages building