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your brain into action Regine Smith
Spring — a season that can represent sunshine, flowers and new beginnings for some, while for others, it signifies a time of stress, allergies and senioritis. Whatever your spring quarter may hold, let it be a season of learning what activities affect your brain, for better or for worse. Get enough sleep The speed at which you process thoughts slows down significantly after one night of insufficient sleep according to a study by University of Pennsylvania
neurocognitive doctors Jeffrey S. Durmer and David F. Dinges. This is because poor sleep inhibits the neural pathways through which information travels. Lack of sleep also alters levels of the hormone ghrelin, which increases hunger, and can cause people to gain weight. The prefrontal cortex is affected, causing one to be continually distracted and have delayed reaction time. Chronic sleep deprivation can kill brain cells or clog the cells with proteins, which leads to permanent brain damage relat-
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ed to processing information and attention. Lack of sleep can also turn on genes in the brain that activate depression. Manage your stress Science, health and technology journalist Madhumita Murgia has found that undergoing longterm stress releases a chemical called cortisol in the brain. In excess, cortisol can be severely damaging to the brain. Cortisol deteriorates the creation of new brain cells in the hippocampus, the area of the brain associated
with learning, memories and stress-control. These abilities are impaired by cortisol, as well as the shrinking of the prefrontal cortex, which affects decision making, concentration, judgment and social interaction. Cortisol also increases the amount of neural connections in the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes fear; long-term stress diminishes one’s ability to manage stress in general. Continued on page 2
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Real Food Cooperative still fighting for funding
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Carly Quinn @carlyaquinn
Graphic Arts Building Building 26, Suite 226 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
The Real Food Cooperative (RFC) quickly gained popularity last year as a student-run catering business, but has not been seen around campus this year. “Continuing as a club has been very difficult because the campus is unsure how to deal with a club making and selling food on campus,” food science senior and food service manager Jared Hobbs said.
Creating a club requires visiting Associated Students, Inc.’s (ASI) Club Services website after recruiting members and a faculty adviser to fill out required paperwork, a charter and bylaws form. The club charter must be renewed each year and new officers must be kept up-todate with a brief training. But maintaining and progressing the RFC has been a real challenge this year.
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SAVANNAH SPERRY | MUSTANG NE WS FOOD FIGHT | The Real Food Cooperative struggled to get back on its feet this year when it lost funding from the Agricultural Business Department after a leadership change.
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KATY BARNARD | MUSTANG NE WS SPRING FORWARD | Studies say that exercising, eating well and reading books or articles that interest you can significantly reduce stress and keep you energized.
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Exercise A highly encouraged strategy to combat such stress is through exercise. Aerobic exercise, indicative of sweat and increased heart rate, has been found to increase the size of the hippocampus. This is possible by the release of hormones that foster an environment nourishing to brain cell growth. Exercising also decreases the release of stress hormones, increases the retention of new information and increases serotonin,
which regulates and elevates mood, according to a Harvard Health Publication. Nourish your body The relationship between eating well and health should be a given. However, certain nutrients can particularly help the brain when it comes to tasks like learning and memory. As discussed by dietician Joy Bauer, folic acid — found in green vegetables and certain fruits — can aid memory. In the form of carbohydrates, it aids in alertness and concentration.
In order for your brain to stay energized, consume B vitamins and iron, which aid in the metabolism of cellular energy. To provide adequate flow of oxygen in the brain, iron consumption is recommended, p rimarily from animal meats such as poultry. Monica Reinagel — “the Nutrition Diva” — is a licensed nutritionist and talkshow personality. In a nutrition podcast, she stated “Throughout life, you need tyrosine — which is found in protein foods — and vitamin C to produce the neu-
rotransmitters that carry signals between brain cells. Antioxidants and essential fatty acids also help to protect your brain cells from everyday damage and age-related decline.” Read It’s a common consensus that college students dislike reading; according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, 42 percent of college students will not read a book after graduation. But reading is paramount in brain health and function. Cognitive neuropsychologist Dr. David Lewis
has found that reading can be incredibly stress-relieving, as participants in his study decreased their stress level 68 percent by reading, while listening to music relieved their stress by 61 percent and taking a walk by 42 percent. This stress-relieving affect works because reading requires focusing attention, which activates parts of the brain associated with positive moods. Additionally, according to a study from Emory University, reading has been found to increase levels of emotional intelligence, empathy and brain connectivity.
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SAVANNAH SPERRY | MUSTANG NE WS CAMPUS SUCCESS
| The Real Food Collaborative sold a total of 3,000 meals on campus last year.
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In the 2014-15 academic year, the RFC applied to the Agricultural Business (AGB) department to become an Instructionally Related Activity (IRA). Any group recognized as an IRA is no longer a club and gains ad-
ministrative support as well as funding through the school. “The primary difference between a club and an IRA is an IRA is much more academically in-line with the university,” Cal Poly administrative analyst Jessica Carson said. “There is a larger possibility
of funding as well.” The RFC’s achievements were evident last year, as they sold more than 3,000 meals. The team was granted an IRA sponsorship and anticipated $5,000 to support its activities. Continued on page 4
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SAVANNAH SPERRY | MUSTANG NE WS NEGOTIATIONS
| The Real Food Cooperative met with administrators from ASI Club Services, Contracts & Procurement, Campus Dining and Environmental Health and Safety on Monday, March 7.
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But RFC unexpectedly lost its IRA standing, along with its funding, when the AGB department pulled its support after a leadership change. The club members, who were not notified of the change in command, resorted to raising approximately $1,500 on their own accord to keep the club afloat. After complying with all university requests, RFC members felt frustrated when they were not shown the same effort in return. “In my experience, the administration takes issue with student
clubs selling food because it creates a liability for them,” environmental management and protection senior and former RFC president Jesse Gibson said. “From the outset, the administration has seemed intent on stalling, delaying or shutting us down, rather than helping us grow and succeed.” The start of this year brought new hope for RFC as the STRIDE Center for Solutions Through Research in Diet & Exercise expressed interest in being the administrative sponsor for the club. However, in January, when the proposal was supposed to be written, STRIDE emailed RFC saying
they did not possess the “administrative capabilities” to support the club. RFC met with administrators from ASI Club Services, Contracts & Procurement, Campus Dining and Environmental Health and Safety on Monday, March 7 to discuss the IRA-related future of the club. Negotiations were made on both sides. The meeting resulted in success, as RFC was granted permission to apply to become an IRA for Spring 2016. “It’s the first time we’ve left a meeting feeling as though the administration is our ally,” Gibson said.
SAVANNAH SPERRY | MUSTANG NE WS COMEBACK | The RFC was granted permission to apply as an Instructionally Related Activity for Spring 2016.
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Mrs. Avila: A living legend on campus
Elena Wasserman @ElenaWasserman
Though students may not see it, there is a house on the top right of the hill on Grand Avenue at the entrance of Cal Poly. Behind its white pillared gate is a 103-year-old woman who has watched Cal Poly change for generations. In 1976, the Mustang Daily wrote a feature on Mrs. Josephine and Mr. Frank Avila who lived in that house with their kids. Forty years later, Josephine Avila, who has no relation to Avila Beach, still lives there. The house was built in 1921 and purchased by the Garcias in 1925. The property used to consist of 125 acres that spanned from the administration building to the tennis courts. On the property there was a barn, a hay storage and cattle. The house was passed down through the Garcia family to Mrs. Avila, who lived there when the farmland surrounded the house, according to Mrs. Avila’s daughter Pat Ayong. The Garcias came into
this house because the prior owners had suffered an undisclosed tragedy and wanted to sell the house as soon as possible, according to Ayong. Josephine Avila moved out of the house after school and lived near Pismo Beach until her and her husband Frank moved back in 1961. Avila, though 103 years old, is in great health. She moves around the house, stays active and plays with Ayong’s dogs whenever she can. Also approximately 100 years old, the Spanish-style house hasn’t changed much over the years, except for some remodeling to add two more bedrooms and expand the kitchen. Remodeled or not, every room in the house has one thing in common: a fireplace. Many years ago, heating was unheard of and fireplaces were the main source of heating. The house has heating now, but the old fireplaces remain in every room. In 1958, Cal Poly took a half-acre at the end of the Avila’s driveway to create
the main Cal Poly Grand Avenue entrance. Karl Kohlenberg wrote the Mustang Daily article in 1976. His statement that because of the “onslaught of progress and the increasing size of Cal Poly, the once huge Garcia homestead has become nominal in size,” rings true to this day. Due to the fact that the Yosemite residence halls are so close to Mrs. Avila’s house, especially Tower 9, students used to trespass onto the Avilas’ property and occasionally vandalize their belongings. In the ’70s, students created their own water slide with the water tank they found near the driveway on Avila’s property, according to Ayong. They didn’t know that the water was part of Avila’s water supply for the house. Mr. Avila told the students it was their water supply, and students apologized. There have been few incidents of trespassing since Mr. Avila talked to them. “The big thing about (the house) is it’s still home y and w ar m ,” Ayong said.
ELENA WASSERMAN | MUSTANG NE WS THE HOUSE | Josephine Avila moved into this house on Grand Avenue, where she’s lived for generations.
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How e-books are affecting Cal Poly Prakash Ravikumar @p96kumar
For the past couple of years, student have been changing the way they absorb information. Traditionally, it has been through a print textbook, but it is now evolving through an electronic visual display. An electronic book (e-book) is a book pubished in digital form, consisting of text and/or images that are readable on computers or other electronic devices. “I enjoy using e-books as an alternative to hard copy textbooks because of the convenience,” mathematics sophomore Trevor Eaton said. “I usually take my computer
around with me, so having my textbooks on them eliminates the need to carry around the heavy math textbooks.” However, some arguments against e-books say that they may lower the intelligence of the reader. According to the study “The Impact of the Internet On Reading Behaviour,” by Val Hooper and Channa Herath, the researchers concluded that comprehension suffers when reading is done digitally. The Robert E. Kennedy library employees try to offer both print and online versions of textbooks. Dale Kohler, director of library information technology, wants to give each student what he or
she wants. “In the long run, it’s not so much about saving money,” Kohler said. “The cost of the physical device and the e-books are not much different from regular books. It’s all about finding the best way to service students.” In another research study done by the Pew Research Center, 78 percent of those aged 16 and older said they read an e-book in the past 12 months. This can largely be attributed to the rapid change in technology, where more people have access to a machine that can access electronic print. Whether or not students prefer reading a traditional print book or an e-book, it seems to have become ubiquitous at Cal Poly.
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY HANNA CROWLEY | MUSTANG NE WS E-BOOKS ER A
| The trend of e-books could be changing the way students consume information.
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SUHA SAYA | MUSTANG NE WS BLOWN AWAY
| Journalism senior Tom Nork experienced different increments of wind speeds from inside the aerospace engineering department’s wind tunnel. The maximum he experienced was 50 miles per hour..
Wind tunnel becomes one of engineering’s greatest assets Lindsay Kent @CPMustangNews
A ludicrous amount of McDonald’s straws and a whole lot of work. That’s what it took to build part of the Cal Poly wind tunnel. The university’s low-speed wind tunnel, managed by the aerospace engineering department, has come a long way since students used plastic drink straws to craft the original filter. It’s now undergoing some significant changes that will allow it to test vehicles on a moving track and use lasers for measuring instead of probes. Jan Bernard, an aerospace senior and Engineering Ambassador at Cal Poly, loves telling tour groups the story of how students created a DIY filter for the wind tunnel back in the ‘80s. “When they were first building it [the wind tunnel], they went and stole straws from McDonald’s for a few months. They had to filter the front of the wind tunnel with just straws and it took like 300,000 McDonald’s straws. And now they have a nice new mesh filter and everything,” Bernard said. The filter normalizes the wind flow of the tunnel. The large machine, which is now located in building 41B, is used for testing the aerody-
namics of scaled-down models of planes, ground vehicles and other projects. Save the tunnel Graham Doig is an aerospace engineering assistant professor at Cal Poly who manages all as-
proximately 30 students a year benefitting from the machine, Doig said funding was low and the department considered getting rid of it. This is when Doig stepped in. Since being hired a year and a half ago, Doig has changed the
The Cal Poly wind tunnel blows up to: pects of the school’s wind tunnel. From renovations to AERO labs to student employees, Doig is the go-to guy. “We really like this piece of infrastructure, and we’ve been going through a process to modernize it and upgrade the instrumentation to make sure that it’s got another 30 years of life left in it,” Doig said. Until recently, the engineering department only used the wind tunnel one quarter a year for one aeronautics concentration class in aerodynamics. With only ap-
way administration and students view the wind tunnel. Now, not only are aerospace students involved with it, but also mechanical engineers, students involved with Formula SAE projects and even underclassmen who have never taken a class in aerodynamics but are interested in learning. “In this lab, our doors are kind of open to anybody who wants to come in and work with it,” Doig said. This includes Mustang News reporters.
Time for a face-lift With big-name companies like All American Racers and Futura Industries currently sponsoring the renovations, the tunnel is moving closer to Doig’s goal of being able to test moving ground vehicles. Though not
130 mph much of the outside of the tunnel is changing, “the brain of the tunnel has changed quite a lot,” Doig said. The tunnel now has a much more modern approach to testing including laser systems instead of probes for measuring, and a rolling road for automotive testing. So far, Doig says approximately $100,000 has been put toward renovations, but there is still a lot left to do. Students like Andrew Furmidge, a junior mechanical en-
gineer and lead designer on the project, are responsible for these major changes. Furmidge’s time working at the wind tunnel averages 30 hours a week—10 more weekly hours than he is allowed to enter on his timesheet for Cal Poly. “It’s like a second home, basically.” Furmidge said. “I’m here more than I am at home.” The time and effort put forth by Furmidge and his team has prepared the tunnel for working with paying clients. Because each individual test requires so much preparation, however, they have had to decline many of the requests so far. The renovations are helping to expand the opportunities, though. Even with renovations, complications and roadblocks still arise. “If it doesn’t work out perfectly the first time, you just figure out a way,” Furmidge said. “Then we end up usually making it better the second time because we’ve learned what does and doesn’t work. It’s just the Cal Poly way of doing things. You learn by doing then you end up with a better product in the end.” Though student employees in the wind tunnel have a lot of decision-making power on the project, there is one thing that cannot be flexible —
safety precautions. Built with strong fans that send air through a tube at speeds up to 130 miles per hour, wind tunnels can be very dangerous. If objects inside the tunnel aren’t secure, they run the risk of coming loose and getting pushed into the powerful fan blades. Because of this, there are strict safety requirements in place, such as wearing goggles while in the area and always having more than one person present while operating the tunnel. “You always have someone ready to hit the emergency button to stop it at any time if something goes wrong,” said Peter Szendreyni, an aerospace engineering senior with a concentration in aeronautics. According to Szendrenyi, the wind tunnel is now a required part of his concentration’s curriculum with AERO 306 and 307. This means every student in the aeronautics concentration — around 30 students per graduating class — are required to have experience in the tunnel. Bernard says today, with all the changes, the wind tunnel is one of the entire engineering department’s most glamorous pieces of equipment. That’s quite an upgrade in status for a machine that once had a filter made of straws.
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K AT Y BARNARD | MUSTANG NE WS THE SCOOP
| Honestly, nothing band members Cameron Kao, Nickie Gurney, Matthew Neumann and Nic Kane (left to right) shared their perspectives on music and what makes their group tick.
Talkin’ shop and hyperspheres with honestly, nothing Annie Vainshtein @annievain
They communicate through memes. They can pun-ify anything Bernie Sanders. They’re boys from the block. They’ve been playing music for forever; they’re honestly, nothing. No caps. Local indie-rock band honestly, nothing consists of mechanical engineering sophomore Nickie Gurney [“Nicholas is for strangers”], electrical engineering sophomore Nic Kane, mechanical engineering freshman Cameron Kao and biological sciences sophomore Matthew Neumann. Mustang News had a chance to sit down with the band to talk about self-expression, songs they cried to in middle school, their inspirations and their recommendations for the perfect frisky night in. At the risk of parroting any band interview ever, I’d really like to know … How’d you come up with honestly, nothing? NG: Matt and I are both from Paso Robles and we’ve played in other
bands, and a big problem is always coming up with names. It’s actually pretty awful. honestly, nothing was an extra that I had and was rejected by other bands, so I saved it for when Nic and I started playing last year. NK: It’s good, and it’s confusing — which is our main motive. Can you describe the sound of your band but in the context of a color, shape, texture or type of CVS brand sunglasses? NG: Amoeboid shape, gradient, topographical. We’re like a mountain, but it’s very clear, with leveled curves. We would be reading glasses that belong to somebody named Clairby. NK: I’m going to start with the sunglasses. It’s not specifically just the sunglasses but it’s a trucker — he pulls into the CVS parking lot, and he sees the stunna shades and he’s like, “I’d love to sarcastically wear those.” He definitely parks backwards. He also has a jean jacket. It fits. That’s the sound of our music. CK: Can I do a fruit? Okay, defi-
nitely a mango. A soft mango. It’s a little bit overripe but it’s not to the point where it’s too sweet. It’s pretty squishy. It can’t be great 100 percent of the time, you know? NK: Nothing can be. There’s no such thing as the best mango in the world. CK: As for color, it’s not so much a color but more a feeling; like the feeling of seeing Christmas lights, like a string of them, that the old couple put up too early, but you’re okay with that. You know it’s in good nature, so you can’t blame them. It’s enjoyable for kind of quirky reasons. MN: I don’t know if it’s really a texture, but it feels like the feeling of running your finger along a comb. It feels really good. NG: That’s more fun than like, a slinky. I had a red comb once. But then my brother used it and when he used it, ugh. Bye bye. I didn’t lose it. I did not lose it. Who is responsible for the lyricism? Can you talk a little bit about some of the themes? Continued on page 10
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NG: Mostly Nic, a little bit me. NK: I’m going to say it’s like 3 a.m., and I can’t fall asleep and I’ve written music and I’m channeling my sadness. I can usually get the sadness out. Pretty typically — it’s about breakups.
al drummer, so it’s interesting to try new music. I always end up playing too quickly and too hardcore. CK: The most prominent influence in my entire life was my dad. He had a really interesting career on the bass and did a really good job balancing work and playing,
Do you have a lot of breakups? NK: No, like three. At one time? NK: No, it’s like three different breakups, sequentially. Before I came to college, I was writing a bunch of music and compiling it so I could possibly use it, and then I went through a bad breakup at that time.
recently, as far as guitar playing goes — I really enjoy Mac Demarco. Aaron Maine from Porches, vocally and guitar. Everything he does I want to be. NG: From when I first started playing music, (it was) my friend Ryan. We would hang out and he taught me how to play guitar, and the same thing happened with Nic. Also, Rivers Cuomo from Weezer. He’s a nerd and plays music.
I’m really influenced by people who kind of do everything ... I really do strive to become a very wellrounded musician.
Has writing music helped you cope? NK: It makes me feel better, I guess. Has said person ever heard those songs? NK: Not sure, I guess we’ll find out. Who are you guys inspired by? MN: As far as drummers go, I’m mostly influenced by Dave Grohl and John Bonham. John was the drummer for Led Zeppelin. I also would like to say that I’m originally like a met-
mechanical engineering freshman
CAMERON KAO
so that was really cool. He ended up being pretty sucessful for how much time he invested in playing music. That was pretty impressive to me. I’m really influenced by people who kind of do everything — learn all the instruments, who can write music, know the ins and outs of a lot of different genres. I really do strive to become a very well-rounded musician. NK: I had a lot of influences throughout my life. I’d say most
Four-song track list for a frisky night in? NK: Ignition remix, R. Kelly. NG: I can make any song a frisky song. CK: I have no idea ... “Through the Fire and Flames.” MN: Damn, I don’t know. Uh, “Back Pocket” by Vulfpeck.
Songs you cried to/were anthems of sixth grade? NK: In like sixth grade we went to San Francisco and saw “West Side Story” — I would just listen to that and play pokemon and cry. NG: Probably “Numb” by Linkin Park. CK: All the cool skaters in sixth grade listened to Buffalo Soldier. MN: The middle school anthem was definitely “Babe, I’m gonna to leave you” by Led Zeppelin. There’s so much emotion to that song, I’ve definitely cried to it on several occasions.
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Spoon University sharpens its knives at Cal Poly PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY PARIS VASTAGH | COURTESY PHOTO THE TEAM
| The Spoon University staff is hard at work maintaining the recently added Cal Poly chapter. Students aim to provide recipes, restaurant reviews and information on all things food for students.
Brendan Abrams @brenabrams
Self-sustenance can be a scary and exciting idea, especially for students recently weaned from the convenience of Campus Dining and the sentimentality of home-cooked meals. When confronted with this harsh reality, there are a few ways students typically react. Some rise to the challenge and regularly prepare healthy, delicious meals. Others, as a result of busyness, laziness or lack of culinary talent, simply do not. We all mourn the gastrointestinal systems of those among us who may be more Hot Pocket and Pop Tart by mass than human. There is hope, however. Spoon University, a website built specifically to cater to college students and their eating habits, recently added a Cal Poly chapter to its rapidly-growing catalog. This chapter, founded by graphic communication sophomore Lauren Brinsfield and economics sophomore Kerry Doran, launched Feb. 17 with the goal of keeping students engaged with and informed about what they consume. The topic is important, but the tone is casual. “It’s basically BuzzFeed for food,” said Brinsfield, the editorial director. “It has anything from recipes to restaurant reviews to any sort of (pertinent) news.” Spoon University is a noble undertaking, to be sure, but what separates it from the countless
food-related sites that have been around for far longer? Why does Cal Poly need its own chapter? Nutrition senior Bryanna Peace, the chapter’s community manager, is concerned with exactly that. “It’s written by the students, so it’s going to be things that are relevant to them,” she said. As with any geographic area, the food choices in San Luis Obispo are unique and require its own set of commentary, which is part of why Brinsfield and Doran first set out to provide that. Well, that and a Facebook advertisement. “There was an ad to start your own chapter, so we just decided to start it,” Doran said. To start a new chapter, Spoon University requires a petition signed by 300 people. So Brinsfield and Doran took to social media and promoted their proposal. Once they hit 300 signatures, they continued to seek out applicants for contributor and leadership positions (also through social media) so that quality content could actually be produced. From the perspective of a long-standing news media organization, it might seem slightly intimidating that new publications can spring out of social media campaigns in a matter of weeks. For media consumers, though, that can be a compelling prospect. If a startup publication, or even just the potential for one, can gain traction in the brutal popularity con-
test of social media, it is likely worth founding. The team behind the Cal Poly Spoon University chapter arose quickly, but its growth in terms of content is not entirely organically driven. Spoon University provides guidance to each of its chapters to ensure they follow the company-wide standards for formatting, topical choices and community engagement. For example, each month the company has all the chapters organize a real-world event relating to a particular standardized theme, though it leaves the details up to the individual chapters. Last month, the theme was “travel.” “We went to three different restaurants and tried food from around the world with Spoon members and other students,” Peace said. “We had one of the writers interview the owners, and there will be featured articles on those restaurants on our site.” The site, accessible here, was obviously designed to showcase food. It is full of striking, high-contrast photos that shamelessly fuel the viewer’s appetite. Spoon University needs a companion site dedicated to exercise. At the moment, the site is also light on quantity of content, but that should change in the coming months as Brinsfield, Doran and Peace ramp up their social media presence and accept new members to their team. Their Twitter and Instagram
accounts are under the name @spoon_calpoly. “It’ll grow pretty quickly after next quarter,” Brinsfield said. “Out of the campuses that launched this quarter, ours had
the most interest from the start.” “It’s open to people from all majors, so it attracts a lot of different types,” Peace added. Brinsfield was confident that the chapter would gain traction
in the physical world just as it did online. “Ideally we’ll get to the point where people and restaurants will reach out to us,” she said. “And maybe give us free food.”
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Peter Gonzalez @CPMustangNews
Spring break is officially over, which means it’s time to get back into the swing of academics and out of the bliss that lasted seven days. The first week is always the hardest — it’s the time when you wonder how you survived the previous quarter before the break. Let’s breakdown the stages of being back at school after spring break. Stage 1: Realization One of the earliest stages is adjusting to the sound of the shrill alarm alerting you that dreaming is over, and those few hours of sleep you got are going to have to be enough. Add an 8 a.m. class in the mix, and you’ll be wishing you had thought out your schedule more carefully. By the end of the first day you are going to be crawling to the safety of your bed and hiding. Stage 2: Optimism The second stage consists of having sheer optimism over the fact that this will be your quarter. This is your chance to build on the success of the previous quarter, erase and learn from the missteps. You’re a human emoji, radiating the nauseating sunshine that few individuals can accomplish without espresso. This stage is often followed by a potentially quick burnout and ruptured personality on day two.
Stages of coming back from break
Stage 3: Realizing that the tan is gone What does the sun look like? With the exception of agriculture students who live outdoors, most of you have forgotten what sunshine feels like. Gone is that tan you worked so hard to get during spring break, and back is the Casper complexion you shared with your paler friends. You wonder how you could spend so many hours sitting behind a desk instead of being an active human like you were for seven days. Stage 4: Lack of sleep This stage occurs when you realize you’ve forgotten what an all-night study session was like, and you wonder what kind of super power you had in the past that let you get through it. This leads to repeated trips to hell — the Starbucks line with the rest of the “Week One Walking Dead.” Though no amount of caffeine will be enough during week one, so drink responsibly. Stage 5: Lost in the cycle When you go from class to work, to work to class, gone is the time of binge watching shows and no deadlines, and suddenly there’s homework. What is homework? You can’t comprehend how your teacher can schedule a quiz in the first week and a paper the second day. Once you’ve made it through the first week, you’re surprised you actually survived going to all your classes. Make the most of out of your classes, as midterms will be here before you know it. There’s no time for rest on the quarter system, but at least there’s only 11 weeks to go before summer.
ANDREW EPPERSON | MUSTANG NE WS BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES
| Coming back to school after spring break can be tough for students and faculty alike, but don't forget that there's only 11 weeks left 'til everyone can soak up the summer sun.
Monday, March 28, 2016
ARTS | 13
What to look forward to this spring
The Chainsmokers
Spring will kick off with a concert on March 30 in the gym featuring The Chainsmokers. This will be brought to Cal Poly through a partnership with Collective Effort Events and Tilt. Tickets are already sold out.
Late-night Roller Disco
On April 8, Cal Poly will offer free skate rentals and free Woodstock’s pizza for a night of neon fun. This event will begin at 7 p.m.
Game of Thrones
Cal Poly will be screening the Season 6 premiere of Game of Thrones on April 11 in Chumash. Season 6 does not actually premiere on TV until April 24, so this will allow Cal Poly students to view the premiere before the general public.
Mustang Mile
The 5th Annual Mustang Mile will be run on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. The Mustang Mile is a 5k campus run/walk that starts in the UU and loops through the crops unit back to the UU. Awards are given for both spirit and costumes. The awards are categorized as follows: top male, top female, top team, best costume and most spirited. Participants can sign up online as individuals or as teams, and will receive a race bag for signing up. The cost of registration before May 1 is $12, and $18 after that until the day of the event. Depending on the size of the group, discounts may be available for group registration.
May the Fourth Be With You
On May 4, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens will be shown in the UU on a large screen. A photo booth, popcorn and snacks will be provided for moviegoers.
Late-night Glow Bowl
Concert in the Plaza
Mario Chiodo, Remember Them
Concert in the Plaza
This quarter, the late-night Glow Bowl will be later than usual. Associate Students, Inc. (ASI) Events is partnering with Open House to provide this event to both prospective and current students. Current students may bowl on April 15 between the hours of 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. To reserve a spot, email asievents@calpoly.edu. Every part of this event is free as usual, including pizza, drinks and shoe rentals.
On April 19, Mario Chiodo will be in Spanos Theatre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to speak about his sculpture — Remember Them, Champions for Humanity.
On May 5, through a partnership with the Office of University Diversity and Inclusivity for Inclusive Excellence Week, a concert will be put on in the UU during UU hour. The band playing will be Alarma, a world music indie rock band that blends Cumbia, Reggae, Ska and African music elements.
During UU hour on May 19, a concert will take place in the UU plaza. The artist playing has yet to be announced.
Finals Fun Battle of the Bands
On April 22, in the Julian A. McPhee University Union (UU), Cal Poly will host Battle of the Bands. Five bands will be performing, and at the end, students will vote for their favorite band. The winner will be the opener for Spring Stampede later in the quarter.
Last Laugh Comedy Night
ASI Events is planning a show in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) on April 27 featuring a comedian. The comedian has yet to be determined.
During both finals week and the preceding week, ASI Events will host events to help students de-stress. On the Monday of finals week, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the PAC, coffee, doughnnuts and scantrons will be available in a quiet studying environment. Tables will be set up to accommodate students. On Tuesday of finals week, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. ASI will be handing out scantrons and refreshments to students as well.
Spring Stampede
The surveys have gone out and the students have spoken. Spring Stampede will be happening sometime in May or June, and artists have yet to be officially announced. Student input was taken into account and is being used to determine — pending availability — which artists will be performing.
Monday, March 28, 2016
SPORTS | 14
BASEBALL TRACK AND FIELD 4/1-4/2
4/1 - home vs. San Jose State 6:00 p.m.
4/2 - vs. Santa Clara in Santa Cruz 9 a.m.
4/2 - home vs. San Jose State 6:00 p.m.
Stanford Invitional San Francisco State Distance Carnival
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
3/29 - home vs. CSU Bakersfield 6:00 p.m.
4/2 - vs. San Francisco in Santa Cruz 11
4/3 - home vs. San Jose State 1:00 p.m.
a.m. 4/2 - vs. CSUN in Santa Cruz 1 p.m.
Bruin Legends Invitational (at UCLA)
CAL POLY SPORTS THIS WEEK MEN'S GOLF
MEN'S TENNIS
4/2-4/3 - ASU Karsten
4/3 - @ home vs. Hawaii
Invitational (Karsten Golf
12:00 p.m.
Course, Tempe, AZ).
SOFTBALL 4/2 - doubleheader at UCSB starting 1 p.m. 4/3 - at UCSB 1 p.m.
WOMEN'S TENNIS 4/1 - home vs. Long Beach State 1 p.m. 4/2 - home vs. UC Riverside 11 a.m.
BIG CHANGES COMING TO THE AVENUE. If you have visited the “Ave,” you probably have noticed the new construction area. What’s going on behind the particle board and plastic is fresh new changes including making more room to get your Chik-fil-A fix easier, adding another register to get you in and out faster and moving the salad bar to allow you to take more laps around it.
ARE YOU A PLU$ DOLLAR HOARDER OR SPENDER? With Spring Quarter beginning, it’s time to check your Plu$ Dollars balance on the Cal Poly Portal. Plu$ Dollars roll over quarter to quarter and expire at the end of the academic year. Plu$ dollars can be used at all 28 Campus Dining venues.
WHAT’S COOKING AT CAMPUS DINING New for Spring Quarter, Campus Dining is excited to serve up its latest dish, a weekly post featuring new menu offerings, healthy options, wellness tips, news and more. Every Monday we will share with you
“ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO EAT.”
BON APPETIT!
#HEALTHYHACKS PLATE OF THE WEEK
Dish: Veggie Bowl Where: Campus Market Looking for a healthy option? Try this Veggie Bowl at Campus Market. Make sure to ask for brown rice. It’s a quick and delicious way to get your veggies and whole grains.
SUGGESTIONS? YES, PLEASE. Cal Poly Campus Dining is here for you. The best way for us to improve or to meet some unmet need is for you to let us know. Please email us at campusdining@calpoly.edu. Not into email? Message us on Twitter @cpcampusding or on Facebook at facebook.com/cpcampusdining.
Monday, March 28, 2016
OPINION | 15
Letters to the editor The facts on Planned Parenthood Katherine Tinder is a political science freshman. The views expressed in Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News editorial. Sex can be a matter of life and death. Specifically, the deaths of 70,000 girls who are killed every year from pregnancy and childbirth complications, as recorded by Planned Parenthood Global. Additionally, the World Health Organization states that unsafe abortions kill 47,000 women and disable 5 million more every single year and that “almost every one of these deaths and disabilities could have been prevented through sexuality education, contraception, and the provision of safe, legal abortion”. This was how I opened a persuasive speech for my COMS 101 class last Wednesday night. Ser-
endipitously, the following day saw a peaceful clash between the pro-life club and Triota club on campus. The former was demonstrating against Planned Parenthood, the latter demonstrating against the demonstration. Because I’ve just done quite a bit of research into reproductive healthcare and Planned Parenthood, I’d like to clear up some facts and reiterate the crucial importance of reproductive healthcare. The facts: The Cal Poly Students for Life were admittedly using information from David Daleiden. He and Sandra Merritt, of the Center for Medical Progress, uncovered research on Planned Parenthood using fake identification under a fake company name. Daleiden then used the footage they acquired to release a series of videos claiming that Planned Parent-
hood sold fetal tissue for profit. In an investigation in which a Republican Lt. Gov. appointed a Republican District Attorney to oversee a Texas grand jury hearing, Daleiden and Merritt were indicted for the felony of tampering with a government record. Planned Parenthood was cleared of all charges. Three congressional investigations have yielded no evidence of wrongdoing on Planned Parenthood’s part. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce found “… no evidence to substantiate the allegations that Planned Parenthood has engaged in the sale of fetal tissue for profit.” Additionally, “The Committee received evidence that the individuals making these unsubstantiated claims misrepresented themselves… and that the videos released by the Cen-
ter for Medical Progress are incomplete, selectively edited and intentionally misleading.” My interpretation: The facts are simply that Daleiden’s information is at the very least questionable in its accuracy, and more likely an ugly skewing of the truth. In fact, this kind of mud-slinging at Planned Parenthood is nothing more than a step backwards for people against abortion. Planned Parenthood is one of the largest providers of the very services that prevent abortion in the first place: sex ed, contraceptives, and family planning. Even among pro-lifers, many people support abortion in at least very limited circumstances, such as in cases of rape or if the pregnancy threatens the mother’s life. By throwing inaccurate shade at Planned Parenthood,
these people only add fuel to the fire of public support to defund Planned Parenthood, which is a safe and legal place for women to turn, including rape victims. Defunding Planned Parenthood would not just hurt women in need of abortions. It would hurt anyone wishing to utilize services such as pap smears, birth control options, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and options counseling, etc. Planned Parenthood is absolutely essential for maintaining access to reproductive healthcare in our country, for both men and women alike. Reducing support for reproductive healthcare by attacking Planned Parenthood should not by taken lightly: as previously stated, the unmet need for reproductive healthcare actually kills hundreds of thousands of
people every year. Even a quick Google search will tell you that at least in the eyes of the law, Planned Parenthood does not sell fetal tissue for profit. I wish the Cal Poly Students for Life had done some preliminary research, or even a Google search, before displaying inaccurate and questionable information to the general campus. If their goal was to inform, they might have considered informing themselves first. Letters to the editor may be submitted to editor@mustangnews.net with the subject line “Letter to the editor” to be considered for publication. Submission should not exceed 700 words, and should include a headline, and your year, major or position. Letters are subject to minor edits for grammar, style and clarity.
An open letter to Cal Poly students Noah Krigel is an industrial technology and packaging freshman. Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the editorial content and viewpoints of Mustang News. Last quarter, we saw the start of a new, possible monumental movement on our campus: SLO Solidarity. Within a few weeks, we had a Facebook page with hundreds of members, posters strewn across the UU and marches around the university. Only a quarter later the posters, discussions and passion were all replaced with groans. “We have a perfect little San Luis Obispo bubble here, why can’t we just all get along?” Many said, “We’re just
here to get an education, okay?” In other words, we refocused our energy, making sure we stayed ignorant of the world around us. Since then, across campus, I’ve heard many students tell me they wished Cal Poly could become more politically active. To an extent, I agree, but I doubt our ignorance would diminish. Instead, I worry we’d start protesting for the sake of it, rather than for an actual cause. For example, many college students across the nation have joined a movement called the BDS, boycotting and divesting from Israel, in order to support Palestinians. Yet by hurting the Israeli economy,
the Palestinian economy is also harmed because the two are intertwined. To make matters worse, the movement also prevents peace and indirectly supports Hamas, a terrorist organization. But the college students who are advocating for BDS don’t always understand these implications. Instead, they merely enjoy the idea of having a global impact. And this mentality frightens me because it is not only ignorant, but dangerous as well. Now let me clarify, I’m not arguing that Cal Poly’s political climate—or lack thereof—is better than that of other campuses such as Pitzer or Berkeley. Rather, neither is superior. But we don’t have to be. It’s easy to educate
ourselves on community-wide and global issues. Politics offers us an amazing way to communicate and gain unique perspectives. Embracing different opinions enables us to become better-developed individuals. All it takes is reading a few diverse articles online and talking about it with a friend. I came to Cal Poly ready to meet people with different mindsets, opinions and values. I wanted to learn how other people understood the world. Instead, however, I found a group of people who avoided any sort of political confrontation. Yet what scared me was the ignorance. We’re a college campus. Learn.
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