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City, ASI propose keg registration program, other changes ASI plans to: Change the relationship and culture between students and nonstudents in neighborhoods. Generate a map of rental properties and provide outreach to student renters. Initiate Dialog Dinners or Block Parties for students and residents to talk about what they like most about their neighborhoods. Promote the principles of the The Mustang Way in neighborhoods.

GEORGIE DE MATTOS | MUSTANG NE WS COMMUNITY CONFLICTS | The city of San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly’s Student Community Liason Committee (SCLC) are working together to improve students’ relationships with San Luis Obispo locals.

Tom Gantt @CPMustangNews

The Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility Group’s recent report proposed a series of mandates for Cal Poly students, aimed toward those living off-campus with locals. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and the Student Community Liaison Committee (SCLC) joined the city of San Luis Obispo and com-

munity organizations to mend the growing animosity between the student population and permanent residents. Conflicts between residential community members and Cal Poly students are common in San Luis Obispo. The changing culture of neighborhoods in and around campus has produced a more student-driven environment in many neighborhoods. In response, locals have founded groups such as Residents

for Quality Neighborhoods to face challenges brought on by increasing housing density. In June, the San Luis Obispo City Council overruled the city’s Architectural Review Committee and rejected the development of four two-story houses on Grand Avenue after residents argued that they would be used for student rentals. Continued on page 3

Cal Poly overcome by Montana State

GABBY PA JO | MUSTANG NE WS LYRICAL MIRACLE | Hundreds of students were captivated as Watsky performed clever raps and poetry.

PAIGE WILLIAMS | MONTANA STATE ATHLETICS TRIPPED UP | Cal Poly’s Joe Protheroe ran for a game-high 156 yards on Saturday against Montana State.

Mustang News Staff @CPMustangNews

An early 21-0 deficit to Montana State proved too much for Cal Poly on Sunday. The No. 15 Bobcats (2-1, 1-0 Big Sky) ended up beating the

No. 20 Mustangs 45-28, holding off a strong Cal Poly (1-3, 1-1) surge post-first quarter to take the first conference matchup of the season in Bozeman, Montana. Continued on page 10

Watsky emits good vibes and stellar spoken word at ASI’s Sunset Concert Olivia Doty Special to Mustang News

It was all about good vibes. Once the sun had set, good vibes were surging through hundreds of antsy Cal Poly students as they collectively chanted for Watsky to take the stage. However, Watsky, international spoken word poet

and rapper, is not completely foreign to the campus. He has come twice before for poetry events, but this show was his first time performing music for Cal Poly. “It’s not the number of people,” Watsky said, “it’s about the vibe that’s there.”

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‘Good times and good spirits’: What to expect from SLO Brew

JEN SILVA | MUSTANG NE WS GROUNDBREAKING | SLO Brew will have a music venue on Higuera Street, while adding two more facilities.

Jen Silva @jesilva345

It’s official: Big changes are coming for SLO Brewing Co. San Luis Obispo’s well-known concert venue and first post-Prohibition brewpub is moving and expanding this summer and fall. “(SLO Brew) has to be retrofitted, that’s the main reason we had to move out in the first place,” co-owner Rodney Cegelski said. SLO Brew, which has been serving beer and burgers on Garden Street since 1988 and has hosted concerts from Snoop Dogg to Sublime, will be moving to Higuera Street in January with a short closure toward the end of December for remodel. When it reopens, it will have two new additions: The Rock and The Lofts. The Brew — the restaurant and bar — and The Lofts will be located on Higuera Street with a creekside patio and lodging for guests visiting San Luis Obispo. The Rock will be a brewery centered around a large boulder near the San Luis Obispo airport. Cegelski hopes that with these new locations, SLO Brew can focus more on rebuilding its brand and reestablishing beer sales in local stores, the bar’s original motives. SLO Brew was the first and most widely distributed micro brew on the Central Coast, Cegelski said. People from all over the nation knew and loved SLO Brew beer, he said. The old SLO Brew might be missed, but there is a lot in store for the future, sales manager John Nguyen said. He went on to say that after working hard to overcome limitations such as the pole in middle of the old SLO Brew stage, the new facilities are what SLO Brew deserves but never had. The Brew The Brew will be the main restau-

rant and bar downtown. The new location will continue to have the popular Pint Night, pool tables, a dance floor and concerts. It will be one level, but concerts will be “more intimate,” Cegelski said. Contrary to what people have said, there will still be concerts held at The Brew, Cegelski said. The Brew will only be able to hold 330 people, compared to the 400 SLO Brew currently holds for concerts. There may not be as many concerts, but on the nights without live music Cegelski plans to have other events such as hiphop night. “We never intended to kill the music,” he said. But because of the change of size, concert prices could be higher. There will be some other major changes to the The Brew atmosphere. For example, an outside patio will be perched above the San Luis Obispo Creek, and will have fire pits for people to sit around and listen to music. The Brew will also be enhancing its food and beer with an upgraded menu. Cegelski said they are even designing their own selfserve beer booths and a private whiskey lounge. And that’s just the bottom floor. WE NEVER INTENDED TO KILL THE MUSIC . RODNE Y CEGEL SKI SLO BREW CO-OWNER

The Lofts The Lofts will be above the restaurant; it will be part of the “San Luis Obispo experience,” Cegelski said, where anyone from musicians to parents of Cal Poly students may stay. Guests will go up the elevator to four soundproof rooms. Each room will include laundry machines and kitchens, and two rooms will have their own decks. Outside will be a private rooftop deck overlooking the music venue for people to relax and listen

to the music playing downstairs. For those who are less interested in the culture and lodging aspects, there is an additional location aimed more at the beer crowd. The Rock SLO Brew is introducing its new brewery, The Rock, where most of the beer will be brewed — as well as its new SLO Brew Rye Whiskey. Currently, SLO Brew is on its second batch of whiskey, which is aging in barrels. The first batch is being served at the current location on Garden Street. The whiskey is brewed using the same kettle as the craft beer. Once the beer reaches the point of carbonation, the Re:Find Distillery in Paso Robles distills it into a clear spirit. As the whiskey ages and turns a golden amber, it soaks up vanilla, caramel and maple flavors, with the end result being a rich, warm, oaky whiskey. Patrons will be able to play games like bocce ball and PingPong and possibly even rock climb while enjoying their beverages, Cegelski said. Approval for the brewery is set, and permits are awaiting approval for the venue, but plans for The Brew to be in the heart of downtown are set and in motion. Architecture senior Kendra Gartrell works downtown as a bartender and said San Luis Obispo nightlife is unique because of how many bars are in such close proximity to each other. SLO Brew will be moving even closer to the true downtown experience, she said. “It’s more the go-to part of downtown,” Gartrell said. As Cegelski gets ready for the big move, he is most looking forward to reinventing the SLO Brew experience. “We hope to handcraft the SLO experience — brewing it with good times and good spirits,” he said.

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AGR under investigation for event preceding stabbing

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| Cal Poly’s Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) fraternity may have violated probation the night of the stabbing. If violations are found, AGR could face extended probation or possible suspension.

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Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) is under investigation for the nature of a gathering held last Thursday night that was connected to the

stabbing of a Cal Poly student and one Cuesta College student. The fraternity has been on social probation since its violations of Cal Poly’s party and alcohol registration policies last December. AGR is not allowed to hold

any social events until its one-year probation is lifted on Dec. 6, 2015. On the night of the stabbing, the two suspects tried to gain access to the fraternity house, but were denied at the front door. According to AGR President

and soil science senior Brad Kurtz, the suspects, among several others, then walked around the house and entered through the back door. AGR members again kicked the two men out, and once outside, they turned violent, throwing punches at the fraternity members. “That was really all the involvement AGR had with the stabbing incident,” said Kurtz. “The guys that got stabbed were friends of brothers. Our only involvement was kicking those guys out of our house.” The two victims were walking along Foothill Boulevard near the entrance to Mustang Village when they were confronted and stabbed by the two suspects. The incident took place around 12:47 a.m. on Friday. Because of comments made

during the altercation at the fraternity house, the suspects are believed to be from the Fresno area. Cuesta College student Jay Hernandez, who San Luis Obispo Police Department Sergeant Chad Pfarr said grew up in the Central Valley, was arrested in connection with the assault on Sept. 18. THE GUYS THAT GOT STABBED WERE FRIENDS OF BROTHERS. OUR ONLY INVOLVEMENT WA S KICKING THOSE GUYS OUT OF OUR HOUSE. BR AD KURTZ AGR PRESIDENT

As far as the investigation on the fraternity goes, Cal Poly has just started examining the nature of the event. If AGR is found to have been hosting a party that night, it

would be in violation of its existing social probation. This could lead to consequences as minor as a warning to something more serious, such as extended probation or suspension. “It’s really too early to decide anything,” Dean of Students Jean DeCosta said. “We try to do (the investigation) within a 60-day period, but we don’t always match that due to delays.” Kurtz said the lease for AGR’s house on California Boulevard had started that Thursday, and that brothers were still in the process of moving in that night. “We were just hanging out and playing music,” he said. “A lot of people came by thinking there was a party, and we turned them away. It was only brothers and about 16 other people. It was not a party by any means.”

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The Neighborhood Wellness/ Community Civility Group’s report contains a series of objectives which range from establishing a keg registration program to neighborhood barbecues to university-funded gift baskets for students to give to their neighbors. “The actions, the desired outcomes, who’s the lead on it, the timeline for implementation, all of these things were done by the committee in collaborative effort,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Humphrey, who is also a voting member for the SCLC. The report includes four provisions that mention ASI: »» Implement a range of strategies to change the relationship and culture between students and non-students in neighborhoods. »» Work with the city to generate a map of rental properties and provide outreach to student renters by funding welcome bags for their neighbors to establish positive interactions. »» Initiate Dialog Dinners or Block Parties for students and residents to talk about what they like most about their neighborhoods. »» Promote the principles of the The Mustang Way in neighborhoods. These objectives involve ASI as the lead entity, but other proposals include a party registration program, the creation of a rental housing inspection program, the implementation of a University Police Department (UPD) substation at the to-be-constructed Housing South Residence Halls and addressing safety concerns of having many bars in close proximity on Higuera Street. Not all of the proposals on the report will be implement-

GEORGIE DE MATTOS | MUSTANG NE WS C OMMUNIT Y CULT URE

| The SCLC has proposed different options to improve relations between students and their neighbors, from gift baskets to keg regulations.

ed, but the ones that will be are funded by the entity responsible for its execution. The rental housing inspection program is being pushed by the city of San Luis Obispo, so the funding would come from the city, Humphrey said. ASI President, voting member of the SCLC and agricultural business senior Owen Schwaegerle has been part of the effort and is confident, yet cautious

about progress. “I think we can do things that work toward the objectives and towards the goals,” Schwaegerle said. “But it’s going to take a lot of consistency and a lot of time.” Schwaegerle plans to address the program’s objectives directed at ASI through community outreach programs. He plans to create an ad-hoc committee comprised of stu-

dents that are not involved with student government and want to get involved in some capacity. He will also be adding a cabinet post focused on community outreach. Part of this ongoing effort will be a series of events held and funded by ASI and supplemented by a new pilot grant program run by the city. The grant program provides dollar-for-dollar matching

for projects that range from neighborhood clean-ups to planting trees. T he f i rst e ve nt f u nd ed and run by ASI will be a neighb orho o d cleanup on National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28), though more are planned for later in the year. San Luis Obispo will see the effect these programs have at normalizing relations be-

tween students and locals. The issue at hand seems to be a common ground from which students and residents can build relations. “Some of the biggest hurdles are just how to address the ongoing difference in how a permanent neighbor … keeps a very different schedule then a group of four or five college students who live next door,” Humphrey said.

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SLO Brew welcomes students with cheap beer and a show Michelle Zaludek @michellenistic

SLO Brew ushered in the new school year Tuesday not with a whimper, but with a totally radical guitar riff (and $1 beers to boot). Makeover, a San Luis Obispo-based ’80s pop cover band, returned to SLO Brew for the Welcome Back Cal Poly Double Pint Night event, which slashed normal pint night prices in half. “People think, ‘Oh, ’80s cover band, like hair metal, Poison, Bon Jovi, whatever,’ but no,” said Makeover drummer and 2004 Cal Poly alumni Peter Ayer. “We play a three-piece rock act for pop songs.” The trio tries to cover songs that people will know, “but have kind of forgotten that they knew,” according to Makeover’s guitarist and vocalist Adam “Les” Beck — including songs by band favorites such as Michael Jackson and Madonna. “Honestly, we started this as a hobby,” said Makeover bassist Matt Hildenbrand. “We all have musical background. And we were like, ‘Fuck, why don’t we get together and play music.’ … It’s a labor of love. We get to do this, and it’s just fun.” Beck began the show by welcoming the audience to a “roller coaster” experience of songs before Makeover opened with Tommy Tutone’s “867-5309/Jenny.” The audience, some clad in their brightest and shiniest ’80s apparel, neared the stage to dance. The set varied greatly, from covers of

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Despite previous attendance records, approximately 300 students showed up to the concert, feeding off the energy Watsky had on stage. His savage speech was fast like a bullet, blowing the minds of the captivated audience. Standing on a briefcase, he stared up at the stars while delivering impactful lines such as, “There’s 7 billion 46 million people on the planet and most of us have the audacity to think we matter.” This man was a lyrical miracle

JASON HUNG | MUSTANG NE WS WELCOME HOME | SLO Brew opened its doors (and taps) Tuesday night. New and returning college students enjoyed the first pint night of the quarter—with many more to come.

Madonna’s “Open Your Heart” to Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence,” all tied together by the band’s unique rock approach. “It’s the best,” Ayer said about playing for SLO Brew. “I mean, hometown — you can’t get much better.” SLO Brew Marketing Manager Kaeleigh Moss expected the event to fill the building up to capacity, bringing in approximately 300-

400 people. “I’m sure we’ll know by our pint sales,” Moss joked. Double Pint Night was the third time that Makeover has played at SLO Brew. The ’80s theme “was just something that college kids seem to tell us that they like,” Moss said. Themed nights might make a stronger appearance after SLO Brew relocates.

Moss said the new locations will bring more structure. Though a definite schedule hasn’t been made, Moss expects students to be able to plan for recurring events that may include country nights, jazz nights and ’80s nights. “There will always be something,” she said. According to Moss, SLO Brew intends on keeping live music and pint night as fixtures when its new

downtown building, The Brew, is up and running. “The new location on Higuera is going to have something more intimate, like (SLO Brew) where it’s very up and close and personal with the artists,” Moss said. Meanwhile, the second location, The Rock — located off Broad Street near the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport — will house larger, more mainstream

musical acts. The turnover is scheduled to happen in early January, according to Moss. At both venues, patrons should expect a “more VIP experience,” Moss said. “We’re going to have more to offer.” Moss said the two new locations are intended to be more accessible to a wider variety of ages, so as college students grow, “you’re going to grow with SLO Brew.”

whose poems and raps could transcend the concert experience and reach people in a way that made them realize feelings never before verbalized. During mic check, the sun was descending and Watsky sat next to me. I had to remember that “Marry me?” should not be one of the interview questions. “Should” being the operative word. The sunset reflected off his sunglasses as he coolly talked about pre-show expectations. “I want to cast a wide net so everybody that comes from different walks of life can feel

comfortable and supported there,” Watsky said in a preshow interview. The night was filled with romance, laughter and a collective excited energy. In the middle of the set, Watsky invited computer science junior Michael Rutledge to drop some raps of his own. Rutledge reflects on his time on stage with Watsky. “My thoughts went from, ‘Wow, I’m going to be on stage,’ quickly to, ‘Oh, no. I’m going to fuck this up!’” Tables turned when students entertained the entertainers. Drummer Chukwudi Hodge

was amused when students took advantage of pauses in his drum solo to cheer as loudly as possible. “That rarely happens and is super fun for me,” Hodge said, smiling from ear to ear. During the final encore song Watsky stretched his arm wide,

high-fiving fans who were singing with him like a choir. Watsky was a nerdy kid, cool guy and creative poet at the same time — his work was relatable to all because parts of himself identified with everyone. He was jamming just like the

audience and everyone sang the last line that brought out our angsty selves, “I. Don’t. Give. A. Fuck!” Like a group therapy session, a certain pressure was relieved in that moment. Well done, Watsky. Well done.

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The Audio Files: Summer music highlights

LEF T TO RIGHT: TOE, FK A T WIGS, KNX WELDGE, JULIA HOLTER, ALE X G

Annie Vainshtein @annievain

Music isn’t for everyone. While at first this conviction may seem like a completely unfounded utterance of misguided pretension, let me explain. There are a myriad of people in the world, all of whom have unique and separate relationships with music. It doesn’t matter if you’ve touched a record (or a whole bookshelf of vinyl), loving music and feeling it at the core has nothing to do with the accuracy at which you can quote Kurt Cobain. It has to do with a feeling — this inimitable sense of being understood, like a lock clicking into place. As if joy came in the form of gyrating, microscopic particles, snaking around each other to create this uniform sense of harmony. That’s what music means to me; it exists outside

textual explanation. At any given point, all new musical releases are sensational. They drip through the bracing tubes of mass media, flickering like holographic points on our favorite magazines and radio stations. And then we forget. Feeling guilty or not, we lose the sense of what our once favorite songs sounded like or the name of that one album we played on repeat. A lot of music came out this summer. Bands broke up, got together, had makeup sex. People fought to contain the lines of genres and Pitchfork developed algorithms for which tracks they would surely rip to shreds. Amongst the overstimulation of reviews, plays and vibrant album covers, a few stood out from the rest. Detailed below are five pieces of music — all recently released — that refined the way I think

of things and people. These are songs I hope live beyond the typical, passing half-life of new releases. Songs I hope never to forget. 1. “Bug” by Alex G One of the few tracks leaked from his unreleased album, Beach Music, “Bug” is an apex of any and all “DIY” musical categorizations — lo-fi, bedroom pop, muffled indie, chipmunk-y sadcore. Strip away the cultural buzz fueled by trend alone and what remains is a 22-year-old dude wearing pants that don’t fit him, jamming alone in his room ensconced in the muted heat of a suburban Philadelphian summer. Alex Giannascoli was just 13 when he first started recording music on a 2004 Macbook — unbeknownst to him, he’d become the Internet’s greatest songwriter (in my opinion, at least).

2. “Figure8” by FKA Twigs Jaw dropping, uncontrollably entrancing. It’s not just the disjointed pulse or the way her voice hits falsetto at climactic precision. It’s not just the fusion of subliminal, atmospheric sound waves. Every moment of the song feels like a striking point, a moment that teases through the duality of FKA Twigs: her impeccable ability to make something so sinister and ominous feel so good. 3. “Feel You” by Julia Holter “It’s impossible to see / Who I’m waiting for in / My raincoat.” This song was on endless repeat over the summer (more than 10 times a day, probably). There’s a blurred beauty of listening to this track by Julia Holter. It rises and falls, it constricts to pave the opacity of being. It doesn’t try to convince you of anything in particular or dissect any meaning. Like an un-

expressed dynamic or simply the space between you and “them,” it stands unsaid, yet radiantly true to the person for whom it matters most. 4. Hud Dreems by Knxwledge If you’re a fan of J Dilla, you’ll most likely love Knxwledge. The recently released 26-track album Hud Dreems erupts with unbelievably fluid songs like “stillluhme” and “letuleave.[geekdop].” It samples through the catchiest of old hip-hop soul tunes, but adds a warped, almost delayed quality to the beat. Knxwledge is a true beatmaker at heart, someone with the astounding ability to make the most complex rhythm seem effortless. My personal favorite on the album: “behindme.” 5. “The World According To” by Toe The Portuguese word “saudade”

carries no direct translation in English. It’s one of my favorite words, or at least one of the only ones I know capable of explaining personal connections without reducing them. The closest translation goes on for more than a sentence; it describes a wistful longing for the past and the understanding that it might never happen again. It could even describe something that hasn’t happened yet. The intoxicating feeling of nostalgia you can’t quite shake, but also this perfect union of elation with sadness — that feeling alone characterizes the math rock instrumental band Toe. They possess the rare, almost clairvoyant ability to manipulate time. With the help of intricate bass lines and impeccable drumming, listening to “The World According To” reminds me of life’s undying potency.

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Emilio Horner is a political science senior and Mustang News liberal columnist. These views do not necessary reflect the editorial coverage of Mustang News. One of the 20th century’s most prolific ballet choreographers George Balanchine would tell his dancers, “Don’t think, just do.” Similarly, golfer Dave Hill once claimed “Golf is like sex. You can’t be thinking about the mechanics of the act while you are performing.” Doing, or acting, has been historically pedagogically opposed to thought, and I claim that Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing motto/ cliché, emphasized ad nauseam, is no different. Over the past 35 years since the Reagan revolution swept in a new wave of anti-intellectualism in the United States, “doing” hasn’t been a problem. We did plenty of doing when we deregulated the financial industry, destroyed the public sector and expanded the military industrial complex. The goal should not be learning how to do tasks; it should be learning to question what tasks are worth doing, or what tasks we should morally be undertaking. It turns out David Foster Wallace was right when he told us the old, and somewhat patronizing, liberal arts cliché of teaching you “how to think” is instead true.

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There is part of the Joseph Heller novel “Catch-22” when a colonel forces his men to shoot skeet for eight hours a month claiming it was excellent training. When asked what it was training them for, he replied, “It trained them to shoot skeet.” And this turns out to be a problem at Cal Poly, a polytechnic university with an emphasize on “doing,” that we don’t respect the liberal arts as much as we should, or address the problematic aspects of the systems our educations are throwing us into. Excessive, ultimately existential, “doing” that characterizes science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) fields in a capitalist paradigm has led to ecological disaster and massive economic wealth polarization. The liberal arts is by no means innocent and is in fact largely guilty of the same problem. The neoliberal model has bastardized the practical and beneficial aspects of applied sociology and political science to the point that systems of “doing” reinforce the problems that it attempts to eradicate. No longer are governmental actors the ones attempting to solve problems in the status quo, but instead non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been elevated due to the privatization of the public interest and the depoliticizing of the private sphere. This came about in the post-war era when the top-down approach to growth was replaced

with a bottom-up developmental model. NGOs, which a number of the more altruistic liberal arts students end up working for, have replaced the state as the main actor that responds to the needs and demands of the marginalized sections of society to dire consequences. One problem comes about in that multiple groups have equal part “NGO representation.” This includes business and corporate industries that are technically NGOs but are linked to pharmaceutical, pesticide and tobacco companies. Instead of this pluralism being democratic, civil society is dominated by private interests, and the pro-poor and anti-capitalist voices are not effectively heard. A second problem arises from the switch in focus over the last 35 years from deep social change through popular organizing to simply attempting workable, or “doable,” solutions. The poor are empowered to be entrepreneurial similar to the American lie of “pulling oneself up by one’s bootstraps.” This view leads to the marketization of social identities and effectively eliminates the idea of public goods. Finally, it turns out that the loyal opposition is still part of the system. In the neoliberal NGO model one is still participating in systemic oppression of peoples, and the reinforcement of norms and hierarchies, even as he or she attempts to subvert them. Similarly, current power-

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ful liberals, like George Soros, a hedge fund manager by day and a liberal activist by night, don’t actually cause, or even desire, actual systemic change, and ultimately cover up deep-rooted issues under the guise of reform. Unfortunately, there is no simple solution, as the left has struggled to find a non-Keynesian or welfare state solution to the rise of neoliberalism. Especially because hierarchies and systems of domination have a way of reasserting themselves as was seen in the communist nations of the 20th century. However, if the left desires a

solution, it’s time to recognize there’s been enough “doing” in the world. It’s time to stop doing and start thinking. This does not mean sit around and watch people suffer, but it does mean it’s time to question the current social activist model in a nuanced and focused way. Remember this needs not be utopian; we can offer practical solutions to real problems in the 21st century. For now though, we should follow the advice of philosopher Slavoj Zizek and “don’t act, just think.” And of course, welcome back!

Letter to the editor: Camping on Bishop Peak illegal, unsafe

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Dear Ms. Missman: We were disappointed to read in the Sept. 14 WOW version of Mustang News the “Top 10 Things to Do in San Luis Obispo” article that suggests overnight camping at Bishop Peak Natural Reserve: “If you’re feeling more ambitious than

this Mustang News writer ever will, bring a sleeping bag and go camping upon the massive rock which encompasses the peak part of Bishop Peak…” While this line may have been written in the spirit of adventure and discovery, we’d like to call attention to the fact that this activity is dangerous, impactful and illegal. A brief search on the Mustang News website using the key words “Bishop Peak” returns the following as top hits: “Two climbers rescued from Bishop

Peak. Update: The two young adults rescued from Bishop Peak on Sunday were Cal Poly students… ” (April 4, 2012) and “Update: Woman falls off Bishop Peak. An 18-year-old woman fell 30 feet off Bishop Peak and was transferred to Sierra Vista Hospital via helicopter Monday morning…” (Feb. 16, 2010). Incidents such as these, unfortunately, are not uncommon. Wildlife species at Bishop Peak such as deer, bobcats, foxes and coyotes are most

active at night. Human intrusion into their habitat at night has negative impacts and can result in these animals leaving the area. We know this because a Cal Poly senior project in biological sciences deployed wildlife game cameras at Bishop Peak that documented these species’ activity during the evening. Mountain lions have also been sighted at Bishop Peak. Conservation and protection of wildlife and natural habitat is the fundamental purpose for the City’s open

space program. Because of the dangers and impacts of night-time use, City of San Luis Obispo municipal code prohibits entry into any City open space from one hour after dusk until one hour before dawn. Those found in violation are subject to citation — it’s a $561 ticket — and the City’s Rangers are on patrol. Sincerely, Robert A. Hill Natural Resources Manager

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Cal Poly loses to Hawaii in three sets Mustang News Staff Report @cpmustangsports

The Cal Poly volleyball team traveled to Hawaii to take on the No. 11 Rainbow Wahine, but couldn’t pull off a victory in its first Big West Conference game of the season. Outside hitters Adlee Van Winden and Raeann Greisen each had 12 kills to lead the Mustangs (8-4, 0-1 Big West), who lost in three sets (25-20, 2512, 25-19) to the host Rainbow Wahine. Van Winden added a teamhigh 11 digs on the night in a game that had a few close moments for Cal Poly, but not enough chances for the Mustangs to win. In the first set, the Rainbow Wahine (12-1, 2-0) were up 1611 before the Mustangs fought back to be down 19-18 thanks to block assists from outside hitter Hannah Schleis, middle block-

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| Cal Poly kept it close in the beginning of the third set, trading the lead with Hawaii and later charging back from a 17-10 deficit to make it 23-18, but couldn’t force another set.

er Savannah Niemen and Van Winden. The two teams traded points to get to 21-20 in favor of the Rainbow Wahine before Ha-

waii managed four more points to win the first set. Cal Poly kept it close in the beginning of the third set, trading

the lead with Hawaii and later charging back from a 17-10 deficit to make it 23-18, but couldn’t force another set and lost 25-19.

Setter Taylor Nelson led the Mustangs with 26 assists and had 10 digs as well. This game marks the first

back-to-back loss for the Mustangs this season. They look to stop the streak Friday at home against No. 25 Long Beach State.

Women’s golf finishes fifth in Wyoming Mustang News Staff Report After a weekend in Wyoming, five members of the women’s golf team contributed to their fifth place finish at the Wyoming Cowgirl Desert Collegiate, each of them posting scores in the 70s. The Mustangs competed against 14 others schools at the 54-hole tournament. Cal Poly’s top finisher was sophomore Sophie Bergland, who shot a final round score of 76 and finished tied for 13th place overall with a total score of 226. With a final round score of 72, senior Madison Hirsch carded her best round of the

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tournament on Sunday, paving the way for her 231 total stroke finish and a tie for 25th place. Collectively, the Mustangs recorded a four-person 303 on the final day of the event, giving them a 916 stroke total. San Jose State and UC Riverside finished in first place with a shared total of 894 points. Contributing to the overall score for the Mustangs was sophomore Desiree Gillaspy (234 total strokes), sophomore Jamie Binns (235 total strokes) and junior Sadie Strain (235 total strokes).

Competing unattached, Cal Poly sophomore Jamie Harada ended the tournament with 232 points and a 33rd place finish. This season, the Cal Poly women’s golf team is coached by Sofie Aagaard, who was recently hired as the women’s golf team head coach after three seasons as an assistant coach at Cal. Following a third-place win at the Hobble Creek Classic and a fifth-place win at the Wyoming Lady Cowgirl Intercollegiate, the Mustangs will head to the Pat Lessor Harbottle Invitational in Seattle from October 12-13.

Cal Poly’s top finisher, Sophie Bergland, shot 76 and placed 13th overall.

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Being the Big Sky Conference football opener for Montana State, the Bobcats were the team that looked most ready for the game. Two rushing touchdowns from Chad Newell and an 88-yard passing play sparked by junior quarterback Dakota Prukop put Montana State up by 21 points with three minutes to play in the first quarter. With their backs against the wall, the Mustangs sought to right the ship. Their offense, which is a variation of the read-option, is conducive to compiling big rushing statistics but less effective in closing the gap. While Cal Poly was able to put forth a pair of 100-yard rushers in sophomore running back Joe Protheroe (156 yards on 27 carries) and junior running back Kori Garcia (114 yards on 19 carries), they only managed 50 yards through the air. Meanwhile, Prukop led a vicious Bobcat passing game that gouged the Mustangs’ secondary all night. Prukop finished with 399 yards and three touchdowns, the best numbers put up by an opposing quarterback

against the Mustangs all season. After the first 21 points tallied by Montana State, Cal Poly outscored their opponents 28-24 over the rest of the game. Despite pedestrian defense, the Mustangs showed some offensive prowess by scoring four touchdowns with a nearly run-only offense. Cal Poly quarterback Chris Brown also threw two touchdowns on the night, though Prukop had eight times as many yards through the air. The young 2015 season could be characterized in much the same way for the Mustangs. With the exception of their win over Montana on opening day, the Mustangs have shown flashes of their capabilities in their three losses on the year. Arizona State, Northern Iowa and Montana State are all quality teams and Cal Poly performed well in certain facets of the game, it just hasn’t been enough to win. The Mustangs hope to inch closer to a .500 record with a win this week at home vs. Idaho State. It will be this year’s Hall of Fame Game, with a 6:05 p.m. kickoff at Alex G. Spanos Stadium.

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| Cal Poly fell 45-28 to No. 15 Montana State in its second Big Sky Conference game of the season. Senior wide receiver Willie Tucker led the Mustangs with 22 receiving yards in the game.