C A L P O LY S A N L U I S O B I S P O ’ S N E W S S O U RC E
MUSTANG NEWS
W O W SPECIA
L EDITION
+
WHAT YOU MISSED OVER SUMMER The major San Luis Obispo headlines from the break
F R I DAY, S E P T E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 1 9
|
MUSTANGNEWS.NET
MUSTANG NEWS
SUMMER BREAK
IN THIS ISSUE September 13, 2019 VO LU M E 10 3 | ISSUE 1
HERE’S WHAT OUR NEW STAFF WAS UP TO THIS SUMMER
5 Revamped SLO Bews to reopen after suspension and renovation
“Boating on Big Bear Lake!” SYDNEY SHERMAN
“I went to Big Sur for the first time and camped at Prewitt Ridge.” SAM SHIN
“I interned at the Santa Ynez Valley Star, a newspaper in Santa Barbara County run by a Cal Poly alum. Between story assignments, I spent LOTS of time at the beach!”
“After interning at KSBY for about three weeks, I was hired as a Content Producer!” ROSELYN ROMERO
KATIE TEROU
5
“I worked as a barista in the Bay Area and created a poster of 55 inspirational women from all 55 US states and territories.”
Construction delays push back dining complex opening
SOLENA AGUILAR
6 First new structure in Poly Canyon in 15 years
“I interned for CBS News Network at their Los Angeles Bureau! I worked with the Newspath team to create and distribute content to all CBS stations across the nation.” KALLYN HOBMAN
“News Intern at CBS News 8 San Diego.”
“Marketing internship with Symantec and traveled to Kauai and Chicago!”
Patrick Madden
DANIELLE LEE
“I explored San Francisco with friends.” AMANDA RONDEZ
“Celebrating my friends’ graduations from high school and relaxing in Huntington Beach!”
“I drove up Prefumo Canyon during sunset. The view was incredible!”
OLIVIA GALVÁN
ADAM BIRDER
“I interned with ABC News in Washington, D.C.” SAM SPITZ
21 Three things to look forward to this year in Cal Poly Athletics “I was a SLO Days leader!” COVER The TV Tower on Cuesta Ridge offers an amazing view of the night sky. Photo by Carolyne Sysmans
SABRINA PASCUA
“Summited Mount Kilimanjaro.” RACHEL ARABIA
“I traveled to London with my family and we visited The Tower of London, strolled through Hyde Park and tried tea and crumpets for the first time.” STEPHANIE ZAPPELLI
“I got my car stolen and returned and I am choosing to see this as an act of mercy, rather than a commentary on the quality of my car.” HANNAH BENSON
“I worked as a barista in the Bay Area and created a poster of 55 inspirational women from all 55 US states and territories.” SOLENA AGUILAR
“I interned for a nonprofit organization in Bakersfield called Thumbs Up, Cancer Down.” NAYTHAN BRYANT
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
WELCOME BACK
This is going to be an exciting year for Mustang News, KCPR Radio and our parent organization Mustang Media Group. For starters, this is our largest editorial staff to date. More than 165 people applied to work for Mustang News last spring and we are thrilled with the applicants selected. We have built out our video team and added more reporters to increase coverage. We are also excited to welcome back many returning staff members. At Mustang News, our goal is to work toward bringing you the news that matters to students, staff, parents/supporters and the San Luis Obispo community. We believe an informed community is a foundation of active community. It’s no secret that journalism is in a difficult place at the moment. Local news organizations have sparse staffing and are struggling to stay alive. However, our goal at Mustang Media Group is to use be a center for innovation in journalism to push the boundaries. Throughout the year, you may see our team experimenting with new storytelling techniques and advertising tactics — all as part of our mission to create the future leaders in journalism. You may even notice something special about this paper: You are reading on all new fonts as part of our print and web redesign. Over the next few weeks, you will see the paper refreshed from top to bottom with a fresh look and bold colors. The new MustangNews.net will also debut in the coming weeks, complete with an updated homepage, more video and podcasts. Our new student life section will launch in print and online during week two. People at Cal Poly have a strong association with their college,
so we now have reporters specifically assigned to cover each college on campus. You will soon see articles each week about more specific news happening in each of the six colleges. KCPR.org, San Luis Obispo’s culture and arts destination, will also relaunch. The site is dedicated to what is new, now and next in San Luis Obispo — from concerts, music, arts, events and nightlife to student lifestyle and social justice. Make sure to continue to follow KCPR 91.3 FM for around the clock programming. I also want to congratulate our staff from last year on being named a finalist for 18 College Media Association Pinnacle awards. On Monday, we were also named a print finalist in the Pacemaker awards — considered the most prestigious award in student media. We will find out the results of both contents in early November. However, awards mean nothing if we are not serving our readers. We want to hear from you. Send us an email (or slide into our DMs) and let us know your feedback throughout the year. We always appreciate feedback from our audience and use it to constantly evolve. For those of you embarking on WOW, our one piece of advice is what you put into life is what you get out of it. Opportunities are endless at Cal Poly, so get involved, make lifelong connections, and enjoy!
Austin Linthicum Editor in Chief
Cassandra Garibay Managing Editor
REVAMPED SLO BREW TO OPEN AFTER SUSPENSION BY ASHLEY LADIN
SLO Brew plans to reopen September 10 with a new name and redesigned building after a liquor license suspension forced the downtown bar to temporarily close in July. According to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, their investigation revealed an 18-year-old was allowed to consume alcohol in December 2017. Co-founder Hamish Marshall said it was not a bartender serving someone underage, but a
customer passing a drink to an underage person. “We contested [the suspension] for two years and we still don’t believe we did anything wrong,” Marshall said. “We spent a small fortune to fight it and decided it was best just to settle because we would be shut down for the [planned] remodel anyway.” SLO Brew accepted the 20 day suspension — using the time as an opportunity to transform the location and work to prevent an incident like this from happening in the future.
Renamed The Carrisa by SLO Brew, the team drew inspiration from the original building, named The Carrisa Cattle Company. Co-founder Rodney Cegelski said the name SLO Brew did not represent the full scope of what the beverage company offers, such as their Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills spirits and Porch Pounder c anned wine. “I want better food, I want better quality, I don’t just want to drink beer, I want to drink a lot of different other choices,” Cegelski said. As one of California’s longest
Dining Complex opening pushed back third time BY ASHLEY LADIN
The Vista Grande Dining Complex is now set to open at the start of Spring 2020. After starting construction nine months behind schedule in 2017, the original completion date has been pushed back three times from Fall 2018 to Fall 2019, and now to Spring 2020. “As with most construction projects there have been permitting and weather delays. Both of which lasted longer than expected,” Cal Poly Corporation communications specialist Aaron Lambert said. According to the Cal Poly Corporation website, shovels broke ground in 2016 to start on the three-story complex featuring six dining venues.
“The construction of a building is a huge project that always has delays,” Lambert said. “Delays like this, while unfortunate, were planned for.” The new dining complex will replace the old Vista Grande Cafe, which was closed in Summer 2016. Vista Grande will also contribute to Cal Poly’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification for the sustainable, resource-efficient design. The new dining complex was created to address the growing needs of the campus and student body, according to the Cal Poly corporation website. In addressing these needs, there will be a Jamba Juice, convenience store and a registered dietitian located on the first floor of the dining complex.
Although the completion date has been pushed back, dining will not be affected this year according to Lambert.
“Dining is one of the most critical entities on campus and is extremely thorough in its planning,” Lambert said.
LUKE DEAL | MUSTANG NEWS
The new dining complex will replace the old Vista Grande Cafe, which was closed in Summer 2016.
Forbes, US News call Cal Poly ‘Best in the West’ BY SAM SPITZ & CASSANDRA GARIBAY
Cal Poly is the No. 1 ranked public university in the west according to the U.S. & World News Report. According to the U.S & World News Report, ACT and SAT scores, student to faculty ratio and graduation rates are among the factors considered when compiling the list of best schools. The schools reviewed by the report were broken into 10 ranking categories based on their academic missions. They were then ranked based on an average of academic success indicators, such as retention rate, alumnus giving, and expert opinion. Cal Poly ranked No.4 in west regional universities overall, with top spots in industrial and manufacturing education, most innovative school and best undergraduate teaching categories.
#1
Public University in the West (US News)
#24
University in the West (Forbes) This report came weeks after Cal Poly was ranked No. 24 for the best public and private universities in the West in the Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges 2019 — jumping ahead of more than 10 schools from last year’s No. 37 ranking. Forbes complies their list of schools based on student experience, academics, and success after graduation. Some factors include student debt, student satisfaction, and graduation rates. According to a Cal Poly news release, graduates earn an average starting salary of $65,600 which rises to an average of $119,500 for those 10 or more years into their career. Forbes also named Cal Poly the best public-master’s university in California and No. 7 among best California public universities. The Mustangs are ranked 28 among best public universities in the nation. Among the 650 public and private universities listed in the 12th annual America’s Top Colleges List, Cal Poly sits at number 115 — up from last year’s number 137.
5 FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | NEWS | MUSTANG NEWS
CAROLYNE SYSMANS | MUSTANG NEWS
SLO Brew is changing its name and look after an underage drinking incident.
standing breweries, Marshall and Cegelski said they want to return to their roots of vintage California by displaying artifacts, like the pair of leather workman boots they found in the floorboards of the restaurant and bar. Marshal said upgrading the restaurant and bar has been in the works for about a year after seeing the evolution of downtown San Luis Obispo. “We were getting pigeonholed into an entertainment venue,” Marshall said. While concerts have moved to The Rock, The Carrisa has a DJ booth and will be serving food later into the night on their renovated back patio. Marshall said they want to keep a cooler, house party vibe and new menu that he said will be fun for college students. The updated menu will feature healthier choices with organic ingredients, moving away from pub food. Marshall and Cegelski said they are including fresher options, like specialty craft tacos. “Customers should expect a lot better service, they should expect a really enjoyable atmosphere and a really good time,” Cegelski said. “We want it to be as vibrant as ever.” As a result of the suspension, Marshall said the bar will no longer be doing all-ages shows past 11 p.m. — the type of event where the violation occurred. Marshall and Cegelski said they are excited to debut the revamped bar and restaurant on September 10. “Change is hard, but I think that once people experience it, see it, enjoy it, I think they’re going to love it,” Marshall said.
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | NEWS | MUSTANG NEWS
6
CASSIE GARIBAY | MUSTANG NEWS
The observation deck overlooks Poly Canyon’s variety of structures and gives students a space to sit and enjoy the view.
FIRST STRUCTURE IN 15 YEARS
Observation deck introduced to Architecture Graveyard in June BY OLIVIA MEIS
The observation deck introduced to Cal Poly’s Architecture Graveyard in June 2019 is the first permanent addition in 15 years. Abandoned structures blanket the
hills of Poly Canyon, a hiking attraction located behind Cal Poly’s campus, for students and San Luis Obispo residents alike. Two 2019 Cal Poly construction management graduates, Tony Pellegrini and Harrison Woods, built
the Cal Poly Observation Deck for their senior project. The newly added observation deck addition, they said, aimed to revive the abandoned area and its image. The main goals of the project are rest and revitalization, according to
Pellegrini. “At the top of the hill, it will give hikers and bikers a place to sit down, enjoy the view and rest,” Pellegrini said. “The bigger picture is to revitalize the movement of kids building up there, whether it be renovating or building something from the ground up.” The deck was designed in 2017 by then-Mustangs Emir Kuljancic, Jordan Morofski and Sitora Vaxidova. A June 14 opening ceremony debuted the redwood lumber structure after two months of construction. Poly Canyon is a “problem solving arena,” according to Pellegrini. “We knew the value of getting out there and want to encourage the next generation of students to take on projects [in Poly Canyon],” Pelligrini said. “When you’re a student, you know enough about building to get by, but getting out there and having to push through and problem solve puts that to the test.” The space was not always known as a graveyard. In 1963, architecture students began building in the hills behind campus. More than 20 student-built structures dotted Poly Canyon until student caretakers who lived onsite moved out due to budget cuts and infrastructure issues in 2011, according to Kevin Dong, Cal Poly’s administrative associate dean for architecture.
Rose Float dives into ocean exploration This year’s float to feature a submarine navigating around a sunken shipwreck BY SYDNEY SHERMAN
Every year Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Pomona come together to create a float for the Rose Parade in Pasadena. This year the rose float teams are diving in with the theme “Aquatic Aspirations.” Industrial engineering senior and president of the Rose Float program Sydney Strong said she hopes to carry last year’s momentum and bring out another innovative float. In the 130th anniversary of the parade last year, the two schools took home the Extraordinaire Award with the spacethemed float “Far Out Frequencies.” “With ‘Aquatic Aspirations’ we are leaning towards a more elegant style than what Cal Poly is typically known for, which is fun and different,” Strong wrote in an email to Mustang News. This year will mark Strong’s fourth year as a part of the Rose Float Program and her first year as its president after acting as decorations chairman last year.
“I am really hoping to facilitate a smooth year with a lot of fun for our team in addition to having a wonderful float,” Strong wrote. From designing the structure to putting the final touches on the flowers, the entire process takes about 15 months, according to Strong. “With our underwater scene this year, it’s going to be challenging to get the floating effect of undersea life,” Strong wrote. Working with Cal Poly Pomona has proved to be a great experience, according to Strong. “This is a really positive experience in getting different perspectives and learning how to communicate remotely,” Strong wrote. “It is so much fun having a network of friends at another university, and I think it’s part of what makes our program so unique.” In the case of the now married couple Debbie and Vince Maichrowicz, the experience would prove to be life-changing.
Debbie Maichrowicz, formally Debbie Mansur, attended Cal Poly Pomona from 1974 to 1978, joining the Rose Float program her sophomore year in 1975. Maichrowicz got involved in Rose Float when the program was mostly made up of men. “We [women] welded, we drilled, we carried the I-beam,” Maichrowicz said. “We did all the things that the men could do.” Vince Maichrowicz transferred to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1975 to finish his last two years and joined the
Rose Float program his junior year. The first time they met, her name badge fell to the floor next to him. “He always says that I purposely dropped it next to him,” Maichrowicz said. Since meeting in December 1975, according to the two, the Maichrowiczs’ have been together for 43 years and married for 41. “I think the best thing about being involved in all of that is that we ha’ve made lifelong friends,” Maichrowicz said.
COURTESY | ROSE FLOAT
Cal Poly has chosen “Aquatic Aspirations” as their new 2020 theme.
It was not long before the structures fell prey to vandalism and weather damage. The canyon soon earned the nickname “architecture graveyard.” Poly Canyon was originally designated to “show off Cal Poly student projects and provide a location for large scale experimental structures,” created by the first dean of Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, according to the Cal Poly website. As the site evolved, architecture students and faculty encouraged the community to refer to the space as Poly Canyon in an attempt to move away from an image of decay. In the past five years, Dong said, Cal Poly has attempted to reignite student interest in the Canyon. Attempts to breathe new life into Poly Canyon include spreading awareness of the structures to freshmen students, alumni and community members. Since 2014, the Canyon Days Committee dedicated themselves to the task of reviving the canyon. The student volunteer group removes vandalism, repairs structures and refreshes landscaping each year. “People thought nothing was happening out there and buildings were left out to die,” Dong said. “Students liven the space with their presence, transforming it from graveyard to sanctuary.”
BY DOMINIQUE MORALES
Getting involved in student organizations is one of the many benefits college has to offer. Among the numerous groups highly involved on Cal Poly’s campus are those in greek life. Cal Poly currently has 37 social fraternities and sororities active on campus. Those 37 chapters are divided into three councils: the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council and the United Fraternity and Sorority Council. These greek organizations are open to all students and do not have direct
Interfraternity Council (IFC) When: Oct. 8-16 Requirements: Online Registration Prior to Recruitment Fees: None Although fall recruitment for the Interfraternity Council does not officially start until Oct. 8, there are earlier events where students considering joining a fraternity can learn more about IFC and its chapters. On Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., IFC will host informational night sessions in Building 28. At these sessions, students can learn more about the recruitment process and how to register. On Oct. 7 at noon in Chumash Auditorium, there will be a mandatory information session and recruitment schedule review for all registered students. Oct. 8 marks the official start of IFC recruitment with an IFC service event at 11 a.m. on Dexter Lawn. On Oct. 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., IFC will host its Kickoff BBQ on Dexter Lawn. Here, potential new members (PNMs) can meet all 16 chapters participating in recruitment. The BBQ is also a chance for PNMs to get rush event schedules for fraternities they are interested in joining. Each chapter’s schedule is different.
Chapter recruitment events for each fraternity are held the following Wednesday through Saturday. Monday is bid day, where PNMs may receive one or more bids from different fraternities. Tuesday is the Day of Silence, where fraternity members are not allowed to contact any PNMs who have received a bid, allowing them time to decide whether to accept or deny their bid. All PNMs must accept their bids by Thursday to become a pledge for a fraternity of their choice.
Panhellenic Association (PHA) When: Sept. 28-30, Oct. 6-7 Requirements: Online Registration Prior to Recruitment Fee: $50 before Sept. 16, $55 after Sept. 16 There are 11 sororities in The Panhellenic Association, all of which are unique in design. Formal recruitment starts on the evening of Friday, Sept. 28. Any woman-identifying student who attends Cal Poly may participate if they register online and pay their fee. This year’s recruitment is split into two weekends, rather than the traditional one week, to decrease time demand and class conflicts for PNMs. However, if a PNM still has a conflict on the first day of recruitment, they can submit a class conflict notice to be excused. The first weekend of PHA recruit-
ment consists of house tours for each sorority. Tours start on Friday, Sept. 28, from on 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and continue onto Saturday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sisterhood day takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30, where each PNM has the chance to learn more about each chapter. The second weekend begins with Philanthropy day, on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m to 6:30 p.m. Here, PNM’s can learn about each sorority’s philanthropy, including what specific services each individual group raises awareness and funds for. By Sunday, Oct. 7, PNMs are expected to have narrowed down their choice of chapters. That way, they can have a more personal, direct experience on Preference Night, which takes place from 2 p.m to 6:30 p.m. The following day, Oct. 8, marks the end of recruitment with Bid Night as PNMs gather in Chumash Auditorium at 7 p.m. to see what sorority they have received a bid from. Then, at 8 p.m., they are welcomed home with chapter events.
United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC) When: Sept. 25 Requirements: None Fees: None The United Sorority and Fraternity Council is a council composed of
11 fraternities and sororities that are joined under the common root of being culturally based. Before the start of USFC’s fall recruitment, the council will host “Meet the Multicultural Greek” on Sept. 24, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Julian A. McPhee University Union (building 65, room 220). This will serve as an information session where students can learn more about what it means to be in a culturally-based Greek organization, as well as voice any questions they may have. USFC will host its annual Recruitment Kick-Off the following day, Sept. 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the University Union Plaza, where students will get the opportunity to meet all of the chapters in USFC. Food will be provided and students can watch the chapters showcase their step, stroll or salute. After this event, each chapter’s recruitment schedule differs from the others. Students will receive one or multiple bids at the end of the week, and they will have the choice to accept the bids or decline. Each organization has a specific cultural focus, but membership is not limited to individuals of those cultures. Membership is decided without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
7 FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | WOW | MUSTANG NEWS
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RUSH
ties to any college, major or academic purpose.
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | WOW | MUSTANG NEWS
8
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEK OF WELCOME BY CARLY QUINN
Week of Welcome (WOW) is the ultimate way to hit the ground running. It’s a week featuring fun and informative activities, plenty of new friends and knowledge of useful resources — so here’s how to make the most of it! Everyone is coming into this school year in the same boat as you are. You are all trying to fit in and make friends. A huge perk of WOW is having that week to meet new people and find out about a bunch of different groups and clubs to be a part of where people share the same interests and experiences as you. “I think WOW is a great opportunity to showcase our community to newcomers and welcome them to [San Luis Obispo,” anthropology and geography sophomore and current WOW leader Annien Sherer said. “I’m super excited to get to know my WOWies and be a resource for them as they make their transition into college.”
Show up to all the events
WOW leaders train throughout spring quarter of the previous year and spend additional time planning out events and activities to show Wowies around San Luis Obispo. You should show up to all the events, both mandatory or optional, to learn about campus resources and safety. You will be shown important presentations about health and safety that are all very informative. For example, in years past, many WOW groups attended an improv show focused on consent. Not only was the production a good reminder of proper sexual conduct, but it provided laughter for attendees. WOWa-rama is also one of the highlights of WOW. Every single WOW group meets on the soccer field to play fun, interactive games.
Participate Participation is essential for a fulfilling WOW experience. Anthropology and geography alumnus Cassandra Smith, who was a WOW leader, said that she sometimes feared that some of her activities would not go as planned or that attendance would be low. “My favorite part of WOW was being unsure about an activity, but then seeing all of my Wowies having a blast with it because everyone showed up and was joining in,” Smith said. “WOW is one of those ‘what you put into it is what you get out of it’ types of things.
Stay in touch, even after WOW
Say “Hello” to everyone you meet
Staying in touch after WOW is over and ask your WOW leader if you can reach out to them with any questions you may have throughout the year.
To make the most of WOW, aim to make friends within your WOW group. You be surprised by the types of friendships you will find and even the types of opportunities that can open up as a result of interaction.
Week of Welcome is what you make of it. If you put the effort in, this experience will enhance your overall time at Cal Poly.
FILE | MUSTANG NEWS
On-campus winery $5 million away from $20 million goal BY HAILEY NAGMA
Cal Poly’s upcoming Justin and J. Lohr Center for Wine and Viticulture is $5 million away from its $20 million fundraising goal, thanks to Cooperages 1912 and the Boswell family. Their $250,000 donation was announced in early June 2019. The family-owned company contributed to Cal Poly’s wine education in the past by donating barrels and
consulting on barrel experiments, Elizabeth Van Emst said according to a news release to Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). Van Emst is the general manager of Cooperages 1912. “The donation will provide students the opportunity to learn more fully how barrels can elevate the wine and this hands-on experience will be an advantage as they graduate and secure jobs in wineries
around the world,” Van Emst said in the release. The anticipated addition to Cal Poly CAFES features a 5,000-case bonded, 15,600-square-foot winery — complete with a fermentation hall, bottling room, barrel rooms, and a research lab. Alongside the winery will be a 12,000-square-foot Grange Hall with viticulture and enology labs as well as lecture and reception areas, offices for faculty and students
alike, and an events hall to allow the community to gather together. Talk of the JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture began in Spring 2018, with a projected start of construction set for Summer 2018. The winery was dedicated to JUSTIN and J.LOHR after JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery owners Lynda and Stewart Resnick donated $2.5 million and Jerry Lohr of J.Lohr Vineyards also donated $2.5 million
for the center. After construction was pushed back to 2019, the winery is set to complete by late Summer 2020 with the Grange Hall following closely behind. Cal Poly CAFES created a website to keep up-to-date on the fundraising progress of the project, which includes the amount of money raised, as well as live video and a time lapse of the current construction.
CAREER SERVICES
Welcomes New Mustangs! Our Freshman Focus Team
» Helps you resolve uncertainties about your choice of major » Introduces you to career possibilities related to your field of study, interests and talents » Offers guidance and resources to jump-start your career planning
Transfers, Our College Specialist Team » Helps you confirm your career direction and set your plans in motion » Guides your search for internship, job, and graduate school opportunities » Assists with all of your career related needs
Log in to MustangJOBS through your Portal to book an appointment or explore jobs! Building 124 | 805-756-2501 | careerservices.calpoly.edu
START RAISING THE BAR. Army Officers inspire strength in others. Make Army ROTC part of your college experience and be eligible for a full-tuition scholarship. Join the team that makes a difference.
For more information, call us at (805) 756-7690 or visit http://armyrotc.calpoly.edu To get started, visit goarmy.com/rotc/pb19
Š2018. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved.
ADVICE FROM A PARENT WHO’S BEEN THERE The founder of the Cal Poly SLO Mustang Parents Facebook Page, Traci Holmes Libby, answers some of the top questions parents have about life at Cal Poly How should I stay in contact with my child? How often should I call?
I’m concerned about my student’s roommate. What should I do? A big part of college is learning how to live with others who have different backgrounds and lifestyles than yourself, so if this is a matter of lifestyle, that’s something that your student should take up directly with their roommate (it’s not something that you, the parent, will have any role in resolving.) If your student is also concerned and is unable to resolve the issue by speaking directly with the roommate, they can ask their resident advisor (RA) for guidance or mediation, or can escalate further to the CSD (“head RA” of their housing area). If your student is concerned about the mental health of their roommate and feels that the roommate is a danger to themselves or others, they should go straight to the CSD (or call 911 if necessary), notifying the RA where feasible.
First, don’t expect to hear anything from your student during WOW. They’re going to be super busy with their group from morning until late at night. During the rest of the year, in my experience, it works best to accommodate your student’s busy schedule. Our student would occasionally call or Facetime when walking to classes, so much of our communication was unscheduled. We did communicate on a weekly basis by phone or Facetime, but it was important to be flexible as sometimes group projects or other activities would take priority. Though you may not hear from your student as often as you have in the past, your student still counts on you as a major source of support and encouragement, even if they may not verbalize it. If you speak with your student, and they spend most of their time venting about roommates or classes, that’s ok. Listen, support, encourage, and know that you’re helping your student relieve some stress by allowing them to share information that they might not feel comfortable to share with their new peers. Do keep an ear out for true symptoms of anxiety and depression, but don’t be too phased by the occasional vent session.
When should I visit my student? There’s no perfect answer, so do what works best for your family’s situation and finances. Let your student look at their syllabi and tell you which dates may work best for them.
My student is struggling with anxiety. What resources are available? Cal Poly’s Health and Wellness Center has excellent counselors and also offers a very good recurring group support session called the Anxiety Toolbox which is available by counselor referral. If your student is anxious or feeling defeated, even a single session with one of the campus counselors can make a big difference in helping them develop strategies to manage their anxiety. Encourage them to make an appointment if they’re willing The Wellness center is really set up more for short term and crisis counseling than ongoing support, so if ongoing support is needed it would be best to find a private local counselor. There’s a therapist finder tool in Psychology Today that is helpful for finding outside counseling support or a detailed list of parent recommendations on the Cal Poly SLO Mustang Parents Facebook page.
What do I do if my student starts to struggle academically? Students will find that the quarter system moves very quickly and that classes at Cal Poly are much harder than at high school. Almost everyone at Cal Poly was a 4.0+ grade point average in high school, so that’s the new “average”. It’s reasonable to expect that your student’s GPA at Cal Poly will be at least a full point lower than their high school GPA in my experience. If your student is struggling academically, encourage them to use all of their resources: professor office hours, free and paid tutoring, supplemental workshops and study sessions. They should sample all of the options and stick with the ones that work best for them with any given professor and class. I would also suggest having them take a look at the informal ratings sites: calpolyratings.com and polyratings. com to look for general tips from other students who have previously taken the same classes. (Ignore the snarky comments and look for useful specifics.)
What are the options for housing after my child’s freshman year? Second year students will have the option to continue living on-cam-
TRACI HOLMES LIBBY | COURTESY
pus, in the Poly Canyon Village (PCV) or Cerro Vista apartments, or they can find off campus housing in an apartment complex such as Valencia or Mustang Village apartments, or they can rent a private house. Traditionally, students have placed nonrefundable deposits up for on-campus housing in early March, or have begun to look for off-campus housing when they return from winter break (January or early February). With that timing, it works best for students to begin thinking about roommate possibilities in November or December.
What are the top three items you recommend students living in dorms or on campus apartments have? A good fan – San Luis Obispo gets very warm in October/ November, sometimes exceeding 100 degrees for a few days. A powerstrip with a long cord (8-10’) to allow easy plug in of multiple devices, even in the top bed. And three, a long (25-50’) ethernet cable, to enable them to plug in to the campus internet if the wifi network goes down. Students with Macbooks may need an ethernet adapter.
What is the best advice you received as a parent of college students? The best advice I received was to expect that you may hear some surprising things from your student when you chat with them during the year, about dorm living, life on campus, roommates, etc., and that sometimes we as parents are just a safe place to vent.When you hear information that makes you cringe a little (or a lot), resist the urge to lecture and intercede, and instead ask your student what they think about those things and how they plan to address them.If you lecture, your student isn’t going to want to share that information with you in the future. Transition from the role of manager to the role of trusted advisor. You’ve raised a talented young adult, now let them show you how much they’ve learned along the way. You’ll be pleasantly amazed.
ADVICE FROM TRANSFER STUDENTS BY ARIANA AFSHAR
Year: Senior Major: Political Science I identify as: Father Transferred from: Allan Hancock College Advice for Transfers: “Some advice I would give to incoming transfer students is that they should join in solidarity and fight for the same rights and privileges that incoming Freshman have. They should never give up in their quest for improvement and success.”
JIM SIEVERS
Year: Senior Major: Philosophy I identify as: Entirely Complex and Complicated Transferred from: Santa Monica College Advice for Transfers: “Resilience is often needed in the unique trajectory of transferring. Each student comes to Cal Poly at different times from different places. It may have been smooth or turbulent. We come with advantages like focus, direction, endurance, and academic experience.”
Year: Junior Major: Communication studies I identify as: African American Transferred from: El Camino Community College
SABIR UTAMSING
JASON CAGAN
Advice for Transfers: “Be more open minded and don’t be too stuck in your own bubble, it’s not very diverse here at Cal Poly and it’s easy to not feel welcome when you come here. Don’t be scared to be yourself and express yourself the way you are.”
Year: Junior Major: Psychology I identify as: Latinx & DREAMER Transferred from: Moorpark College Advice for Transfers: “As a transfer student you are thrown into the mix of students, you are put into higher education classes and are expected to succeed. Yet, the harsh reality is that transfer students need more support. Navigate the quarter system, seek for help, and do not expect help will come to you. Try and attend different events from your college. Make friends with the professors and administrators. Make yourself known in school.”
Year: Senior Major: Agricultural Sciences I identify as: A dependent of a veteran
Year: Junior Major: Materials Engineering I identify as: Asian Indian
JAYLEN MORGAN
YESENIA BEAS
Advice for Transfers: “Your professors are there to guide you! Go to office hours! Professors are busy people, they don’t have time to answer trivial questions during the time they offer office hours. When (not if ) you go to office hours, prepare your questions. Make a concise list and try to find the answers before you go to office hours. Not only will you actually have your questions answered, but you’re saving everyone’s time and learning on a deeper level while doing so. Your professors will notice this and it may be the reason they write a letter of recommendation for you”
Year: Senior Major: Sociology, Concentration: Social Services I identify as: Hispanic Feminist, First generation college student, and mother. Transferred from: Cuesta College Advice for Transfers: “For future transfer student I advise that you get involved on campus. Even as a student with dependents is important to get to know people that might be in the same circumstances as you are. Don’t be afraid to asked for help. As a minority on campus is important to get your voice heard, we are paying for tuition; we deserve resources. Many students I know work full time jobs, attend school full time, and have parenting responsibility; we need assets just as anybody in this university.”
Year: Senior Major: City & Regional Planning I identify as: Latinx Advice for Transfers: “As a transfer student I felt like I had to put myself out there more than a freshman student. I was lucky enough to get involved with orientation and help progress the transfer WOW experience. It was only a step in the right direction and I hope that with re transfer student participation within orientation it can really change so that new transfer students can feel welcomed as soon as they start at Cal Poly.”
AUDREY LENT
Advice for Transfers: “Start making connections with your peers, faculty and administrators as soon as you can. There isn’t a lot of support available to transfer students, so the stronger of a support system you can build early on, the more likely you are to succeed at Cal Poly.”
Year: Junior Major: Biology; molecular & cellular I identify as: White Transferred from: Moorpark College
JUSTIN MOISAN
ALINA MENESES
BLANCA E VILLALBA
ALI ALVAREZ
Advice for Transfers: “Find an outlet, hobby, something you can do individually (or as a group) and enjoy doing, and engage in this outlet on a regular basis to help mitigate the rigor of Poly’s 10-week quarter system; the transition from semester based CC’s is not easy. Establish study groups early on each quarter and really utilize the fact that your classmates are in the same class (and most likely major) to your fullest academic advantage. One thing you do not want to do here, is fall behind. Poly is fast paced and unforgiving in terms of laziness; however, if you give your best effort and STAY CONSISTENT with your study habit, I guarantee you will not only succeed, but discover how bright you truly are.”
Year: Junior Major: Biochemistry I identify as: Latinx Transferred from: Rio Hando Community College Advice for Transfers: “Talk to your professors and don’t be afraid to ask them for help/extensions. Make friends and socialize. I know the cultural shock is pretty scary at first but don’t worry, it gets better! Your uniqueness makes you stand out a tad, own it and use it! You’re brave for being here, for making a stand against the norm. Leave your mark and be proud of who you are and what you represent.”
THEY’RE “NOT LIKE MOVE-IN: WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU OTHER WOW LEADERS” OPINION
Hannah Benson is a journalism junior and satire columnist. The views represented do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News.
7:20 a.m.
- Discuss the likelihood of showing up at this exact time to their seven a.m.’s
10:10 a.m.
- Breakfast for ten minutes
10:20 a.m.
- Transportation Seminar with a debriefing afterward, clarifying that walking will always be the most direct route
12:00 p.m.
- Nap time
1:00 p.m.
- Lunch. Walk past Firestone to appreciate the long line, sigh, then travel to Jack in the Box.
2:00 p.m.
- Explain historical significance of Taco Bell.
3:00 p.m.
- Hike from Dexter Lawn to the UU on the hill that passes Baker. Account for several water breaks.
BY HANNAH BENSON
The 2019 Week of Welcome is arriving faster than you can say ... you know you want to ... the craving is always there ... say it: “WOWies!” The WOWies of Group 213 are led by self-labeled “innovators,” landscape architecture junior Sawyer Reed and statistics junior Maria Silva. The “CO’s” Reed and Silva consecutively signed up last to every single event on WOW Web. Between the influx of incoming students and the university epidemic of procrastination, this “makes sense” scientifically. This left the CO’s with zero activities for their WOWies to enjoy, sparking Reed and Silva to formulate alternative variations of WOW events. “We saw this an opportunity to show our WOWies what college is really like. That’s why we chose to call it ‘Group 213: This is Reality, NOT a dream’. Plus, Inception is a dope movie,” Reed said. Their practical approach to WOW begins the first day with five hours dedicated to the Key Game. Silva claims their specific Rule is meant to utilize the same amount of brain power required for Week Seven on a Tuesday night. At midnight, Group 213: This is Reality, NOT a Dream will venture to the Avila Beach swings for bonding time. “I think it’s so important to show the WOWies what San Luis Obispo offers you when you’re going through a break-up. The swings are an alternative late-night destination that allow you to sob it all out rather than just silently tear up in SLODoCo,” Silva said. Here’s a sneak preview of the group’s Daily Location Sheet (DLS(which also stands for Damn, Life Scary)):
5:00 p.m.
- Nap
7:00 p.m.
- Dinner of “whatever the WOWies can grab in 5 minutes”.
8:00 p.m.
- Tell everyone who your crush is
10:00 p.m.
- Not-Silent Disco. Intended to prepare WOWies for noise violations.
12:00 a.m.
- Go to bed
2:00 a.m.
- Fall Asleep
Regarding their controversial choice to not attend Wowarama, Silva stated, “Although, it’s the only social event accessible to us we will not be attending for personal reasons. Moshing masked as team-building is for your 30s, not college, ya know.” “We also want to do our part to the school,” Reed added. “Our unique actions will make Cal Poly stand out. We wanna make WOW the number one orientation program in the nation — oh, wait, we already…”
Leilee Naderi is a business administration sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. BY LEILEE NADERI
If you are like me, you probably looked at your housing portal no longer than five minutes throughout the entire summer. “Dorm name? Check. Room number? Check. Roommate? Check.” That’s it. You had only compiled what was deemed as the “essentials” for move-in day, but you are certainly lacking. Come move-in day, you and your parents will try driving on to campus with every ounce of your being stacked like Tetris in the back of your jeep. Notice how I said try; there will be many confused families merging in and out existing and non-existing lanes of traffic. Since you had only looked at the housing assignment to mentally record your dorm name and stalk your roommate online, you missed a few things. It turns out you will mistake where you are living.
You will confidently tell your parents to follow the other color arrow because you think you’re right. Your mother, fatigued by the heat wave that decides to hit San Luis Obispo the moment you move in, will get out of the car and walk over to the information booth. Five minutes later she will hand your dumb ass the room keys to your dorm. Fifty minutes later all your belongings will be huddled in the corner of your empty dorm, and you will re-enter the room to find your mom totally silent crying her eyes out. Meanwhile, the first thing on your dad’s agenda will be to nap on the dorm bed, which you of course will supplement with a thick mattress topper — 3 inches to be precise. That’s a lot of height to fling yourself on to. “It’s okay if you change your mind and want to just come live at home with me,” your mom says. You will laugh and keep hanging up posters. Hours go by, and the small cube of a room will gain some character. Travis Scott’s “Astroworld” plays quietly in the background, and your parents will roll their eyes to “this trash rap music.” You can’t
wait to tell your kids, “Wow, when I started college, it was right when the Astroworld album came out.” The sun set and dinner reservations will be made. Novo Lounge, Flourhouse, or really any fancy dinner downtown — you name it, your parents probably made the reservation. You will venture warm and welllit downtown San Luis Obispo and be greeted by an unruly amount of people who look just like you. By this, I mean entire families wearing Cal Poly t-shirts, mothers holding their kid’s arm super tightly and not letting go, and fathers walking a bit off to the side trying to hold their composures. After a wonderful night sitting outside under the stars, you will thank your parents for dinner and good company. The tears from earlier will be dried, and you see your parents cherishing every last moment at the dinner table. Naturally, right when they drop you back at the dorms, you will walk to a frat party. Whether it be your first frat party, first night sleeping in your foreign plot of dorm-land, or first night bonding with floormates, Cal Poly welcomes you.
PUZZLES & HOROSCOPES
CLUES ACROSS 1. Babies’ eating accessories 5. Charge on a coat of arms 9. Set of five 11. California town 13. One who cites 15. Elected official 16. Japanese delicacy 17. Couldn’t be happier 19. Enormous 21. Hunter’s tool 22. Georgia rockers 23. Cold wind 25. Beginner 26. Where you sleep 27. Without 29. We all have them 31. Spoiled 33. Platform 34. Drama and horror are two 36. In abundance 38. Turf 39. Inventor Musk 41. Negative answers 43. French river 44. Saps of energy 46. Type of sandwich 48. Sets apart again 52. Engage in a contest 53. Sufferings 54. Freestanding sculpture 56. Digs into 57. Fish have them 58. Speaks 59. Storage unit
CLUES DOWN 1. Spread over 2. Dyes 3. British thermal unit 4. Small city in Maine 5. Having an affection for 6. Welsh for John 7. Plays that ridicule 8. Not of your right mind 9. A way to get there 10. Hideaways 11. Relating to neurons 12. “Family City USA” 14. Proof of payment (abbr.) 15. Flew high 18. Wreaths 20. Got rid of 24. Shortly 26. Confer 28. Monies given as support 30. German electric car 32. Objects of an earlier time 34. Flat-bottomed boats 35. Small waterbird 37. Willingness to please others 38. Military actions 40. Brooklyn hoopsters 42. Took to the seas 43. Romanian city 45. What the sun eventually does 47. Titans’ DC Dean 49. Resentful longing 50. Ceases to live 51. Pouches 55. Humbug
*See answers at mustangnews.net/games-answers/
ARIES – March 21/April 20 Aries, it is time to take charge. Do not allow obstacles to get in the way of your grand goals. Don’t hold back at all, and attack every project with full force. TAURUS – April 21/May 21 Taurus, concentrate on what you already have instead of trying to attain more. When you analyze the things around you, you’ll discover you already have what you need. GEMINI – May 22/June 21 The more you let your emotions show this week, the more prosperous you can become, Gemini. Try new things, even if they scare you a little. CANCER – June 22/July 22 Cancer, if it seems as though people aren’t taking you as seriously as you’d like, you may have to adjust your tactics a little bit. Perhaps the delivery is just wrong. LEO – July 23/Aug. 23 Do not turn down any opportunities that come your way, Leo. Even if they seem like they may not amount to anything, they can get you the kind of exposure that you need right now. VIRGO – Aug. 24/Sept. 22 Virgo, put your plans in motion and get as many helping hands as you can muster while you’re at it. This will only make the work go that much more quickly.
LIBRA – Sept. 23/Oct. 23 Always aim for the gold, Libra. You are in a position right now where you do not have to settle for anything less than the best. Use every tool at your disposal to get what you desire. SCORPIO – Oct. 24/Nov. 22 Scorpio, take a decisive stance on a problem that has been lingering and be confident about the choices you make; otherwise, things will just stall out indefinitely. SAGITTARIUS – Nov. 23/Dec. 21 Arguments can turn into bigger battles if someone doesn’t concede their position, Sagittarius. Communication is a key thing for you right now. CAPRICORN – Dec. 22/Jan. 20 Everything in your life seems to be going in different directions, Capricorn. Seek Pisce’s help as you figure out a way to get everything pointed in the same direction. AQUARIUS – Jan. 21/Feb. 18 An idea can grow into something much bigger if you just give it a chance, Aquarius. With a little nurturing, you may see your idea grow into something much bigger. PISCES – Feb. 19/March 20 Take a step back from a problem that has been tough to solve, Pisces. There’s nothing you can do right now, so a break makes sense.
COURTESY | CAL POLY ATHLETICS
Freshman quarterback Jalen Hamler led Cal Poly to a 52-34 victory in the Mustang’s season opener.
BY GARRETT BROWN In recent years, Cal Poly Football has garnered a reputation among opponents and fans for their ability to consistently run the football. The Mustang’s triple-option style of offense greatly increases running-play capabilities, but at times can make passing-plays few and far in-between. Heading into the Mustang’s 2019 season opener against the University of San Diego on August 31, expectations of a stellar passing game were uncertain. An effective passing game not only requires time to develop, but Cal Poly had just lost their twoyear starting quarterback Khaleel Jenkins, who graduated in 2018. However, freshman quarterback Jalen Hamler defied expectations throughout the game as he lead Cal Poly to a 52-34 victory. Hamler received help out of the gate when senior fullback Duy Tran-Sampson rattled off an 87-yard touchdown in the second play of the game. “That 90-yard touchdown run gave us momentum and made us excited,” Hamler said. “That’s not common for the Cal Poly offense, it really got us going.” Hamler took full control of the team’s momentum and began his aerial attack with six completed passes in his first six attempts. The freshman was not looking for dink and dunk passes either, as three of his completions totaled 20 yards or more in the second quarter alone. The match still appeared even after the conclusion of the first quarter at 14-14. But from there, the flood gates opened for the Mustangs to the tune of 38 straight unanswered points. Of Hamler’s first six passes, three landed for touchdowns. The quarter-
back added another two touchdowns off a one-yard run and a third-quarter, 38-yard breakaway. The Torerors scored 20 points before the final whistle, but were not able to keep up with Cal Poly, who finished the night with 52 points. In his debut game, Hamler was just as effective on the ground as he was in the air. The quarterback not only passed for 221-yards, but rushed for 97-yards on 17 attempts. Quarterback ratings (QBR) can be used to show how effective a quarterback is in one game compared to another. The trio of Jenkins, Jake Jeffrey and Kyle Reid, who all played in last year’s season opener, combined for a QBR of 94.8. University of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, who recently had the nation raving about his sensational debut over the University of Houston, recorded a QBR of 96.7. Hamler finished his debut game with a quarterback rating of 154.3. “I’m trying to be consistent,” Hamler said when asked about his breakout game. “But also, I want to preach consistency to the other guys.” While Hamler easily dissected the San Diego defense, his path to the starting quarterback position was anything but simple. After Jenkins graduated at the end of the 2018 season, the starting quarterback position was left wide-open. Alongside Hamler in the battle for the position was Reid and Jeffrey. Until the start of this season, both Reid and Jeffrey had seen significantly more playing time. This allowed the players more time to learn Cal Poly’s elaborate offense as well. However, Hamler earned the starting nod after demonstrating his talents during the spring and fall camps. In part, the decision was due to a solid starting game where he led the quarterback trio in almost all passing and rushing statistics. Hamler does not put much stock in having “won” the quarterback battle and instead said he values the improvements he and the other quarterbacks have made along the way. “It made me, the other quarterbacks and the team better,” Hamler said. “The competition and competing everyday, it made a great atmosphere.” Instead of basking in the light of a great debut, Hamler said he is focused on moving forward and making the team better. “It’s important for our guys to get their feet wet,” Hamler said. “We’re a young team, we have a lot of guys that haven’t had a lot of experience, but we have a lot of talent.”
BY FRANCISCO MARTINEZ A bill allowing California student-athletes to be compensated for the use of their image and likeness moved one step closer to the Governor’s desk after it passed an Assembly vote on Wednesday, Sept. 9. SB-206, previously dubbed the “Fair Pay to Play Act,” would prevent both public and private four-year institutions from blocking the “use of the student’s name, image, or likeness or obtaining professional representation” for compensation as a student-athlete. The bill also prevents any intercollegiate athletics association, conference, or organization from blocking their usage as well. The bill passed a vote in the state Assembly with a 73-0 majority, with six assembly members abstaining. The bill passed the state Senate on May 22 by a 31-5 majority, with two senators abstaining. Gov. Gavin Newsom has 12 days from the bill’s passing to either sign the bill into law, approve without signing or veto the bill. Professional athletes have tweeted out their support for the bill, including LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, who called SB 206 a “game changer.” James’ company, SpringHill Entertainment, produced “Student Athlete” for HBO, a documentary film on how student-athletes are affected by intercollegiate athletic governing bodies. Presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders echoed James’ support for the bill in a retweet. “College athletes are workers,” Sanders tweeted. “Pay them.” Before the bill reached the Assembly floor, NCAA President Mark Emmert wrote a letter to two State Assembly committee chairs voicing his opposition to the bill. Parts of the letter were published by USA Today on June 24 and indicated consequences for the state if the bill passed. In his letter, Emmert recognized the issues surrounding the debate regarding student-athlete compensation and the effort
undertaken to write the bill. “Nonetheless, when contrasted with current NCAA rules, as drafted the bill threatens to alter materially the principles of intercollegiate athletics and create local differences that would make it impossible to host fair national championships,” Emmert wrote in his letter. “As a result, it likely would have a negative impact on the exact student-athletes it intends to assist.” The NCAA did not return multiple email requests for this story. Assembly member Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo), one of the bill’s 13 co-authors in the state Assembly, said that no organization, “not even the NCAA,” should stop student-athletes from profiting off their own image. “Most college athletes don’t go pro and should be allowed to capitalize on their opportunities during the height of their athletic career,” Cunningham wrote in an email to Mustang News. “Rather than threatening our hard-working student athletes and the colleges they attend, the NCAA should change this outdated policy nationwide.” Cal Poly Athletics, however, viewed the potential postseason ban on schools if the bill passed as moot unless student-athletes received image compensations. “Just because the state of California permissively allows it’s citizens to do something doesn’t mean they are required to do it,” Athletics Director Don Oberhelman wrote in an email to Mustang News. Oberhelman added that the bill would still go against NCAA regulations if passed and “... in this case NCAA universities (and student-athletes) located in California would still be required to follow NCAA rules related to amateurism or run the risk of compromising their eligibility.” Other states, like North Carolina, have introduced bills similar to the ones proposed by California. If signed into law, the bill would go into effect January 1, 2023.
18 FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | SPORTS | MUSTANG NEWS
FRESHMAN QUARTERBACK JALEN HAMLER LEADS MUSTANGS TO VICTORY IN OPENER
California bill to give studentathletes right to compensation over their image
Angle-right COLUMNS
transfers Robert Knights, Spencer Held and Colin Hyatt to bring some maturity and structure to the Mustangs as the program returns from a seventh-place finish in last season’s Big West Conference. This season’s edition of the Blue-Green Rivalry match inside Spanos Stadium will take place Saturday, November 2, with a kick-off time of 5 p.m.
ter of intent to play for his father in 2016. Now a Mustang, Lee will undoubtedly make an impact as the Mustangs search for their first Big West title in five years.
2
Baseball’s Big West title search with new player Brooks Lee
THREE
FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | SPORTS | MUSTANG NEWS
20
FILE | MUSTANG NEWS
Nam erro modicabo. Udam, aut ex et periorat volut venda ime resti consecti
THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR IN CAL POLY ATHLETICS
BY NAY THAN BRYANT Cal Poly Athletics experienced many firsts, and for some, many lasts in the 2018-19 season. Whether it was the Volleyball team taking home back-to-back Big West titles, or the Men’s Basketball team narrowly out-performing their worst season of all time, triumphs and failures were experienced to the highest-level. While some fans expect sport and competition to be filled with victory and defeat, others shudder at the idea of riding another roller-coaster of emotion in 2019-2020. The following list is for the latter. Here are three things to look forward to this year in Cal Poly Athletics:
1
Green-Blue Rivalry
Few games throughout the year
hold as much excitement and intensity as Men’s Soccer’s BlueGreen Rivalry match against UC Santa Barbara. Known as the biggest rivalry in NCAA soccer, the match consistently draws crowds of more than 11,000 people inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. The venue has reached max capacity every year dating back to 2011 despite last season’s match taking place on a Sunday. Regardless of the day, the rare and immersive atmosphere inside Spanos Stadium results in an incredible display of competition between the two teams in nearly every installment. Just one goal was scored in last year’s home match, a bending shot by junior midfielder Diego Alonso that fell over the top of UCSB’s goalkeeper in the 64th minute. However, the game also saw 34 fouls committed between
the two teams, seven arrests for public intoxication or field invasion, and hundreds of tortillas launched onto the pitch throughout the competition. On the nights Cal Poly takes home a victory inside Spanos Stadium, hundreds of fans rush the field to celebrate with the team. In the Blue-Green Rivalry, the margins for error are slim. Only five of the last 24 meetings between the two teams have been decided by more than one goal. And while UCSB carries the alltime series lead at 26-15-8, the Gauchos have won just two of their last eight matches against Cal Poly. Head Coach Steve Sampson has added a lineup of experienced players and international talent ahead of the 2019 season. Among the addition of eight players, Sampson will look to graduate
After a shaky 1-6 start to the 2019 season, head coach Larry Lee proved again why he is the winningest coach in the Big West Conference. Cal Poly entered the conference season as an immediate threat and swept three of their first four opponents behind junior pitcher Bobby Ay. The set of sweeps included a three-game victory against UC Davis at Dobbins Stadium, a first for Cal Poly in program history. The Mustangs also took home series wins against University of Hawai’i and UC Riverside with their only series loss coming against UC Irvine. Cal Poly positioned themselves in second-place with one final series remaining in the 2019 season. However, the Mustangs were required to win all three games against conference leader UC Santa Barbara in order to earn a share of the title. Cal Poly went on to win games No. 1 and 2, but dropped the final game of the series in a heartbreaking finish to the season. According to Cal Poly Athletics, Lee received offers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks. However, with heavy-hitters Conagher Sands and Tate Samuelson returning, the program is in good shape to make another dominant run through the Big West in 2020. Junior pitcher Taylor Dollard is expected to make an impact after starting junior Bobby Ay was drafted to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2019 MLB draft. Dollard notched a 5-0 record in 2019 and was named to the All-Big West Conference First Team at the conclusion of the season. And finally, the Mustangs will welcome freshman shortstop Brooks Lee, son of head coach Larry Lee. Brooks Lee cemented himself as one of the top high school players in the country and amassed a .405 batting average in his senior year at San Luis Obispo High. The standout player turned down offers ranging in the millions of dollars from several MLB teams last year after signing a let-
PHOTOGRAPHER | MUSTANG NEWS
Ciur? Fuga. Nam erro modicabo. Udam, aut ex et periorat volut venda ime resti consecti
3
Cross Country success continues in the Big West Last season, Cal Poly Cross Country achieved a feat seen only five other times in the history of the Big West Conference. Not only did Mustangs Jake Ritter and Miranda Daschian take home both Big West Athlete of the Year awards, but Cal Poly’s Mark Conover and Priscilla Bayley secured the Big West Coaches of the Year awards as well. The achievements reflect yet another dominant appearance in the Big West Championships last season, where Daschian and Ritter each took home the championship title in the 8k race. The Mustangs continued to perform above the competition in team events as well and secured a sweep of men’s and women’s team titles for the fifth time in program history. As if the showing was not impressive enough, the Men’s Cross Country team recorded a 32-point performance in route to their title victory. The team finished 37 points above second-place UC Santa Barbara. Juniors Miranda Daschian and Katie Izzo went on to qualify for the NCAA Championships where Izzo clocked a 6k time of 20 minute 58 seconds, good enough for 82nd among 253 runners. Daschian’s 6k time of 21 minutes and nine seconds placed her at 112th in the competition. While Izzo’s performance at the NCAA Championships was her last in a Cal Poly jersey, Ritter and Daschian will both be returning as Mustangs this season. And with both teams recently placing in the top 45 of the NCAA Division I Cross Country Rating Index (CCRI), the upcoming season appears to be a bright one for the Mustangs.
DCPP
IMPORTANT EMERGENCY INFORMATION
ABOUT DIABLO CANYON P O W E R P L A N T
Welcome to Cal Poly. We are glad you have chosen to make San Luis Obispo your home. Located within the county is Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP), a nuclear power plant that generates approximately 10% of California’s electricity. If a serious emergency were to occur that would require you to take action, the County would sound the Early Warning System sirens. The sirens are an indication to tune to a local radio or television station for emergency information and instructions. When at sea, tune to Marine Channel 16. The siren system is tested regularly throughout the year and may be used for any local emergency. Additional emergency planning information regarding DCPP is in the current Emergency Planning calendar, and at www.ReadySLO.org
www.ReadySLO.org Sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company