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New dean of business Cal Poly appoints new interim dean for the Orfalea College of Business after unfortunate events

Kristine Xu @kristiners

Associate Dean Kevin Lertwachara will become the new interim dean for the Orfalea College of Business effective Nov. 1, following Dean Scott Dawson’s departure at the end of October. Dawson announced his leave after losing his wife, Bridget Dawson, in a bicycling accident in July. He will be moving to Portland, Oregon to be closer with friends and family. In the upcoming months as the interim dean, Lertwachara will take over all Dawson’s responsibilities. The department will be focused on keeping its momentum going and nurturing existing programs such as the Executives in Residence program, where business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs spend time working with students and lecturing in classes, according to the Orfalea College of Business. Lertwachara began teaching information systems on campus in 2004, before serving as Orfalea’s Management, Human Resources and Information Systems Area chair and then later becoming associate dean in 2014. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from King Mongkut’s University of Technology in Thailand and a Masters of Business Administration from Westminster College, as well as a doctorate degree in operations and information management from the

University of Connecticut. Marketing professor Stern Neill will take over Lertwachara’s position as the interim associate dean for undergraduate programs, where he will be working closely with the Assistant Dean for Student Success Amy Carter. “The beauty of my new role is that it allows for some classroom instruction so that I remain directly engaged in teaching and learning. While less of my time will be dedicated to teaching this year, my new responsibilities still have me 100% focused on students,” Neill said in an email interview. “This quarter, I’m teaching BUS 418 — Listening to the Customer, but all students in the Orfalea College of Business will be affected by my new position this year.” Neill joined Cal Poly’s Marketing Area in 2008 after teaching for eight years at the University of Washington, Tacoma. He earned his bachelor’s degree and doctorate in business administration from Louisiana State University, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University. “I am very pleased to have Professors Lertwachara and Neill join the leadership team during this period of transition,” Provost Kathleen Enz Finken said in a press release. “They have been fully engaged members of the Cal Poly community over the years, and are highly respected for

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| Lertwachara will become the interim dean on Nov. 1

their thoughtful and collegial leadership of college initiatives.” From now until Nov. 1, Dawson and Lertwachara will be working together with Neill to make sure everything is ready before Dawson’s leave. In addition, they will be working with the Dean’s advisory council to ensure all leadership in Orfalea is aware of their plan moving forward. “Dean Dawson and I have already

started making transition. We had a college-wide meeting last week and went over the annual plans and goals for the college with the faculty and staff,” Lertwachara said in an email interview. Both Neill and Lertwachara will stay in their positions until Cal Poly conducts a nationwide search for the next permanent dean in the upcoming months.

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Opinion on Colin Kaepernick

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Student Experimental Farm: A small farm tackling large issues Naba Ahmed @nabaahmed

When students and faculty walk past the rodeo grounds, a sign will come into view: the Student Experimental Farm, also known as the SEF. What could that mean? A farm where they experiment on students? Not quite. Tucked away past the rodeo grounds resides a two-acre plot of land reserved for experimentation and exploration by students. On any given Sunday from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there are around 20 students tending to their gardens, working on their projects or maintaining the area.

Student Experimental Farm However, this area was not always a place for students to work on their individual projects. What it is now is a far cry from the SEF’s origins. After a group of Cal Poly graduates joined the Peace Corps to teach people in impoverished countries about the benefits of agriculture, they learned of a system that had no waste or pesticide use. Impressed by the method, two students returned to Cal Poly to implement the program in the farm area.

However, funding for the project was cut in the 2000s. It then became the site for a program called ADAPT, which was dedicated to training soldiers headed to Afghanistan and teaching them sustainable farming practices to ensure food security and economic development. Physics associate professor Pete Schwartz stumbled upon the farm by chance back in 2014. In pursuit of a location for his potential solar kitchen, he found a home for his project in the farm area which would soon be renamed SEF. When students caught wind of this project, some immediately wanted to be involved and work on their own projects as well. For the past few years, Schwartz has been working with the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences to facilitate students’ projects at the farm. “My role is to kind of find a way so that students can do their projects,” Schwartz said. “I communicate with risk management and projects so it really boils down to making sure the university feels safe with the project.” Students can submit a project proposal and once approved by Schwartz, they can begin working. Now, the SEF is self-sustaining with no funding from the university. The different clubs with projects at the farm receive funding as on-campus organizations from Associated Student, Inc. (ASI), but individuals must cover their own costs.

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Aquaponics One of the projects operated by Cal Poly’s aquaponics club, Polyponics, has combined techniques of growing plants without soil (hydroponics) with fish farming (aquaculture) that creates a self-sustaining relationship between fish and plants. Not only is aquaponics self-sustaining, but it also uses approximately 90 percent less water than conventional farming methods.

Solar cooking kitchen Schwartz’s interest in sustainability and renewable energy for developing countries is what motivated his solar cooking kitchen. Students are working to build a kitchen powered by solar concentrators which use all the energy generated from the solar panels. There are also biomass cookstoves that can be heated by burning wood, crop residue and animal dung. The kitchen also has photovoltaic-electric (PVE) cookers that convert solar energy into direct current electricity.

Real Food Collaborative The club, whose food-selling booth can occasionally be seen on Dexter Lawn, has created its own holistic community garden.

Direct Current (DC) House With direct current electricity, energy would be generated directly from the farm through renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind power. This will provide access to electricity not only on the farm, but also to off-the-grid homes in rural areas, secluded islands or geographically hard to reach areas. With this technology, the DC house system would allow grid-connected houses to use alternating current electricity to power home appliances and DC electricity to power lighting and USB devices.

Chickens Computer engineering alumnus Max Kellogg took over the chicken coop last year, complete with nine hens, one rooster and eight chicks. Kellogg tends to his

chickens on a daily basis to ensure they are healthy and safe. He has taken down observations on the hierarchy of chickens and as a bonus, was able to enjoy fresh farm eggs every morning. “I’m basically a vegan for the most part because with other meats and dairy, I don’t know where it’s coming from,” Kellogg said. “But here, I know where the eggs come from and I know the animals who created them lived a good life.”

Sheep The SEF received two sheep in June 2016. The animals clean up dead plants and eat weeds to open up more room for future gardens and projects. Because the SEF receives no funding as a whole, all students who are involved are working toward a common goal, agricultural and environmental science alumnus Alexis Montgomery said. “The main focus is to have a space for student projects relating to sustainability,” Montgomery said. “There is also an aspect of collaboration and community, which helps to connect different student projects.” The SEF is not limited to just projects; students have individual gardens as well. Environmental engineering alumnus Maxwell Muscarella created an or-

ganic vegetable and flower garden. “The experimental farm is just a resource for people who want to grow something,” Muscarella said. “I think the SEF has grown pretty significantly, more embodiment of some sort of experiment of interdisciplinary sustainability.” According to Schwartz, the space is “sinfully underutilized,” which is why he wants more students to become involved. Additionally, Schwartz teaches an appropriate technology class, which explores the causes of poverty and the possible technical advances that he explored through the solar cooking kitchen. Religious studies associate professor Stephen Lloyd-Moffet also makes use of the farm. LloydMoffet teaches a religion and wine class that discusses how wine can connect people with nature. He didn’t just want to lecture his students about that, he wanted to show them. Since the farm has grown exponentially in the past few years, students are looking toward expanding by developing a club and recruiting more interested students. “We are attempting to develop some of the overgrown land so that we can lower the activation barrier for those to get involved and get started on their own garden,” Muscarella said. While the farm may be limited in space, it is in no way limited in creativity. The possibilities are virtually endless.

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| Many groups and individuals on campus have started their own projects and gardens.

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Creating dialogue: On-campus open forum discusses racial issues Connor McCarthy @conr_mccarthy

After recent shootings of African Americans at the hands of police officers in Charlotte, North Carolina and Tulsa, Oklahoma, members of the Cal Poly community gathered to discuss racial tensions in the United States. A group of 40 students, faculty and staff came together on Sep. 23 in an open forum style conversation. Attendees included the Dean of Student Affairs Kathleen McMahon and Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Humphrey. Humphrey sent out a campus-wide email announcing the event. “We would like to call on our Cal Poly community to come together and provide support to each other,”

the email said. “We are all affected by the most recent tragedies in Tulsa and Charlotte and we know that some students at Cal Poly are more acutely impacted.” Business administration freshman Amsi Onyeador said she attended the event because she is deeply concerned about her safety and the safety of her loved ones. Onyeador said she experienced racial issues and saw police brutality regularly growing up in South Los Angeles. “I feel so personally connected to this issue because I deal with this stuff on a daily basis,” Onyeador said. “I have a brother who’s brown-skinned, tall, he’s six-footfive inches. Almost every time he

drives home from school he gets stopped by the police. I just get really scared and angry.” Fear, anger, concern and other emotions filled the discussion while stories bounced back and forth. One staff member at Cal Poly told the group he was questioned in his own office during graduate school just because of the color of his skin. Another student said that he worries about leaving his own house every day out of fear of being stopped by police because he is African American. The goal of the forum was to share racial experiences, Cross Cultural Centers Director Bryan Hubain said. “Speaking to some students in the Cross Cultural Center, they felt

like they had a space to share their thoughts and feelings. It was more about those voices that were heard,” Hubain said. “We felt united.” The open dialogue also included stories from those who moved to the United States from other countries. Civil engineering sophomore Lul Kidane is from Ethiopia and she explained what it was like coming from another country. She first observed racial tension in America at a Cal Poly homecoming game. “Coming into the country and going to homecoming, I saw how black students who danced to ‘black music’ would exclude themselves from white students,” Kidane said. “That was very strange to me because in Ethiopia we dance to

all kinds of music. From there on, since I was a black student, I still felt like I couldn’t talk about these topics because I am not from here.” Kidane ended up joining the Black Student Union board because she wants to make a difference. According to Humphrey, the conversation needs to continue on campus in order to solve racial issues not only at Cal Poly, but also around the country. “I think we need to have dialogue. I think we need to have statements from leadership and continue to engage in difficult conversations,” Humphrey said. “We need to make sure we do everything we can in the classroom, in the residence halls to

promote issues of inclusion and encourage to get to know each other.” Regardless of whether an event such as the riots in Charlotte happens thousands of miles away or down the block from campus, Humphrey said any global event impacts the Cal Poly community. “I think anything that happens around the world has an impact on us as individuals,” Humphrey said. “We have a responsibility to create a space that helps our students know this community cares and values them no matter the identities they hold and make sure we are helping them create the safest place possible to support their learning.”

I think we need to have dialogue. I think we need to have statements from leadership and continue to engage in difficult conversations. KEITH HUMPHREY

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Cal Poly music department releases its 2016-17 lineup Sabrina Thompson @sabrinaswriting

Cal Poly Choir Fall Concert The Cal Poly music department will begin its 2016-17 season Saturday, Oct. 29 with the Cal Poly Choir’s fall concert at 8 p.m. in Harman Hall of the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC). The concert kicks off a season full

of performances featuring many of Cal Poly’s musical ensembles. The performance, titled “New Beginnings ... New Horizons,” will be a celebration of professor Thomas Davies’ time at Cal Poly; this is his final year as director of choral activities and vocal studies. Davies began his time at Cal Poly in 1983 and received Cal Poly’s Distinguished Teacher Award for 2010-11.

Percussion recital Following this concert on Nov. 4 will be a percussion recital at the PAC, where faculty member John Astaire will perform his first solo. The recital will feature modern works, including Poul Ruders’ “Towards the Precipice,” a piece Astaire called “massively intense.” The show starts at 7:30p.m.

Arab Music Ensemble The Arab Music Ensemble fall concert will take the Harman Hall stage the next evening at 8p.m. Directed by music professor Kenneth Habib, the concert features a program that not only focuses on instrumental music, but also the vocal and dance styles of Arab culture. Professional guest performers will join the group

of students, playing music from both composed and improvisational genres. Bandfest 2016: American Masters Bandfest 2016: American Masters will take place Nov. 13 at 3 p.m., where Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra will pay tribute to famous composers

Charles Ives and Percy Grainger as well as conductors Michael Tilson Thomas and Leonard Bernstein. The concert will feature the Pacific Mustang Marching Band who will play the arrangements performed at Cal Poly football games during the fall football season. Continued on page 5

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The best of Summer 2016: ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’

Greg Llamas @CPMustangNews

Looking back, there’s no mistake about it — Summer 2016 was, for lack of a better word, painful for big-budget releases. While some blockbusters like “Suicide Squad” grossed in the hundreds of millions, they tended to receive mixed reviews at best and didn’t even come close to expectations. Then there was the unmitigated circus that was the “Ghostbusters” reboot. Instead of renewing interest in a cult classic franchise, it alienated longtime fans and flopped in spectacular fashion after a heavy marketing campaign, making a sequel with the new cast unlikely. In general, 2016 hasn’t been easy on any movies. When something like “Norm of the North” is one of the first movies released in the year, you know that something went horribly wrong in the film industry. Since mediocrity and disappointment were rampant with big-budget releases, it was up to smaller, lesser-known films to carry audiences through the desolate summer months. “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” written and directed by Taika Waititi, is one of these films, grossing little more than five million at the box office (it is, however, one of the most successful New Zealand films of all time). Though it has cliches a n d t rop e s that have been done t o d e at h , it’s still able to separate itself as a weird, beautiful piece of work that doesn’t drag on. By the end, you won’t want it to end. Following his obsession with being a gang member, the nearly 13-year-old delinquent Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison) is sent by child protective services to live with his new foster mother Aunt Bella (Rima Te Wiata) and her grumpy husband Uncle Hec (Sam Neill) in the country. Slowly, Ricky begins to accept his new life. After tragedy strikes, Ricky flees into the wild New Zealand bush with his dog Tupac and Hec in pursuit, in an effort to escape child protective services and the maniacal child welfare worker Paula (Rachel House). As months pass, the two become the target of a national manhunt. Though it has cliche circum-

stances with polar opposites bickering with each other, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” perfectly develops the relationship between Ricky and Hec. The dynamic is similar to that of Carl and Russell from “Up,” but with Ricky being the driving force behind the story. The transformation of Ricky and Hec’s relationship from antagonistic to familial feels real. After Hec is injured, the two are forced to interact with each other. Waititi makes these scenes feel authentic, allowing for character growth. It’s not only the writing for these two. Dennison and Neill, who played Dr. Grant in “Jurassic Park”, are both amazing in their roles. Both are able to provide for their character’s wide range of emotions. While “Up” is a film about being able to let go of the past, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is a classic coming of age story. The growth of Ricky’s relationship with Hec, while important, isn’t the only focus of the film; Ricky’s character arc is just as developed and

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You’re able to suspend disbelief because of your investment in Ricky and Hec after watching them grow. While the lead characters are memorable, the characters that only play a small role are also hard to forget. Near the beginning of the film, Waititi plays the role of a minister who gives one of the most hilarious, and worst, eulogies of all time. This mix of a somber mood with a comedic touch is prevalent throughout the film. Even though “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” sometimes deals with heavy and dark topics, Waititi is able to insert a lighthearted mood into it. Other side characters are memorable because they effect Ricky and Hec in some way. TK and his daughter Kahu provide a way for Ricky discover his fame. Instead of turning him over, TK is starstruck when meeting him, asking for a selfie. Another memorable side character is Psycho Sam (Rhys Darby). After narrowly escaping the authorities, Ricky and Hec are discovered by the eccentric hermit, fascinated with conspiracy theories, who shelters them. The fast pace of “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” works for most of the film. At times, however, there are scenes after a tragedy where some sort of reflection would b e e x p e c te d, but Ricky’s and Hec’s reactions are often minuscule and these scenes feel like they shou ld b e longer. While Waititi often injects humor into almost all scenes, these scenes lose a sense of somberness not because of humor, but because they should be longer and give time for the two to show emotion and reflect on these events. “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is a good example of how there is value in indie filmmaking. The long, excruciating summer of 2016 had too many lowlights and disappointments. Thanks to Waititi, the this past summer went from the worst thing ever to not completely awful. Although he’s made his fame from indie works, Waititi will soon enter the world of big-budget films, directing “Thor: Ragnarok.” Hopefully he’ll be able to rub off on other directors.

‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ is a good example of how there is value in indie filmmaking.

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Fall Jazz Concert The first weekend of December will be full of shows. Starting Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., the Cal Poly University Jazz Bands will hold its fall jazz concert in Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre. “A Christmas Celebration” “A Christmas Celebration” choir concert will be held the following night at 8 p.m. The concert features favorites from Davies’ tenure at Cal Poly. The Cal Poly Brass Ensemble and alumni choir will join the students in this holiday celebration.

meaningful. When Ricky first arrives at Bella’s house, he grimaces, horrified as she slaughters a wild pig. After months pass, however, he is able to survive in the wild New Zealand bush and confronts a wild boar himself. While he was timid and reluctant at first, he often takes matters into his own hands in the bush and faces off against authorities in the climax without hesitation. Though the climax of “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is unrealistic and overthe-top, it’s still exciting and doesn’t take you out of the film.

Symphony Fall Concert The weekend ends on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. with the Symphony Fall Concert: Rachmaninov and Dvořák. This concert welcomes back pianist W. Terrence Spiller, who will also perform in a solo piano recital onvv Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Sopranos and pianos To end fall quarter, accompanist and organist Paul Woodring and Music Department faculty member Katherine Arthur will perform in a lecture-recital that includes Aaron Copland’s “Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson” on Dec. 10 at 3p.m. The season continues in 2017 with Bach Week, a week celebrating the classic work of J.S. Bach through

classes and concerts. The week kicks off with Spiller’s piano recital. Highlights of 2017 include the Student Piano Recital on Jan. 31 and the Student Instrumental Recital on March 16. April 7 and 8 welcomes “Pirates of Penzance” performed by the Cal Poly Student Opera Theatre. A complete list of shows and dates are available and can be found on the music department website. Prices for each event varies, though some are free to students. Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket office between noon and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To order by phone, call SLO-4TIX (756-4849).

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Elias Atienza is a history sophomore and Mustang News columnist. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints and editorial coverage of Mustang News. Colin Kaepernick does not deserve the vitriol and hatred he has recently received. The 49ers quarterback took to the field, knelt down for the national anthem and received criticism for his actions. People burned his jerseys. The police threatened to boycott the games and withdraw their protection. People demanded he be silenced and others have demanded he leave the country. All of these reactions are wrong. This is not to defend him from legitimate criticism; people have a right to criticize his actions. But they should not demand he be silenced. They should respond with constructive dialogue and find out why he is protesting. They should listen to him and the voices he represents. Some ask why he chose the national anthem. Others ask, why now? Why did he choose to do it this year instead of two or three years ago? What these people don’t realize

is they would say the same exact things if he decided to protest in 2014 or 2015 or even 2012. They would still demand he be silenced. They would still denounce him for making millions of dollars and demand he leave the country. Kaepernick has a right to

on the right dislike talking about things that make them uncomfortable. “Many don’t like to talk about obvious things that make them uncomfortable, or, for conservatives, that might challenge their conventional view of having respect and admiration for the police. This is political correctness,” Hunter said in the article. We must have an honest dialogue on race relations and review our own biases. Kaepernick’s protest revealed there is still much left to be discussed about the state of our country. We must face the reality that America is not perfect. The hatred he received is unwarranted. It reminds me of Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader was criticized for his protests by many people. In his “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” King admonished how people believed it was never the right time for a protest; that he had to wait for a much more “convenient time.” “...But the white moderate... who constantly says: ‘I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I cannot agree with your methods of direct action;’ who paternalistically believes he can set the timetable for another man’s freedom; who lives by a mythical concept of time and

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protest for what he believes in. That right is enshrined within the very founding of this country. When people demand others be silenced, that is precisely what is wrong with this country. When the foundation of your argument is to tell someone to “get the hell out” instead of addressing the reasons of the protest, where is the dialogue people claim they want? Jack Hunter, editor of Rare Politics, wrote that people on the left along with those

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Weekend sports preview Ayrton Ostly @AyrtonOstly

Cal Poly sports earned victories against ranked opponents last weekend, and find themselves on the road this weekend. Here’s a look at what’s coming up for fall sports this weekend: Football After upsetting no. 6 Montana at home in a 42-41 thriller, the no. 18 Mustangs (3-1, 1-0 Big Sky) earned a spot in the NCAA FCS Coaches’ Poll for the first time since midway through last season. This weekend, Cal Poly travels to North Dakota (2-2, 1-0) to take on the Fighting Hawks at 11 a.m. Saturday morning. FCS-leading rusher and junior fullback Joe Protheroe will have a tough test this week against the conference’s second-best run defense. Senior quarterback Dano Graves, fresh off a four touchdown performance that earned him Coca-Cola Student-Athlete of the Week honors, leads the conference in passing efficiency and may need to pick up the slack if Protheroe and company are ineffective offensively. Men’s soccer Last season the Mustangs’ season ended with a 2-0 loss to UCLA in the NCAA tournament. This past weekend Cal Poly got some payback, beating the no. 6-ranked Bruins 1-0 at home in the last of their matches against currently ranked opponents. Cal Poly (2-4-1, 0-0 Big West) will hit the road to play Cal State Fullerton (4-50, 0-0) in its first conference matchup of the season Thurs-

day night at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the Mustangs continue their road trip with a game against UC Riverside (4-4-1, 0-0) at 7 p.m. Senior forward Justin Dhillon, who had the winning goal against the Bruins, will look to continue his good form (four goals in three games) and help the team make a statement in opening conference play. Volleyball The Mustangs (7-5, 0-1 Big West) weren’t able to hold on after going up 1-0 against no. 14-ranked Hawaii (9-4, 2-0) at home this past weekend, losing 3-1. This week, Cal Poly travels to Long Beach State to take on the 49ers (8-7, 2-0) at 7 p.m. Friday evening. The Mustangs then head to Northridge to take on CSUN (6-8, 2-0) at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Opening conference play against Hawaii, the consensus best team in conference, was a tough test, but the next two games are an opportunity for the team to gain some momentum going into October. Women’s soccer Cal Poly (5-5-1, 0-0 Big West) split two home games this past weekend, losing 2-1 in overtime to Pepperdine (5-3-2) Friday, then beating Seattle (4-5-1) 2-1 on Sunday. Sophomore forward Caitlyn Kreutz scored her second goal in four games in the win against Seattle. This weekend the Mustangs open conference play and host Hawaii (7-1-1, 0-0) at 7 p.m. Friday night before going on the road to take on Cal State Fullerton (3-7-0, 0-0) at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Women’s tennis This weekend the Mustangs open their fall season with the Cal Nike Invitational, beginning play on Friday and continuing through Sunday. Women’s golf Last week the Mustangs finished 10th in the Juli Inkster Invitational at San Jose State led by junior Sophie Bergland, who finished with an eight-over-par 224 and finished tied for 11th. Junior Desiree Gillaspy was the next best finisher for the Mustangs, placing 27th with a 231 total score. This weekend, Cal Poly travels to Palm Desert, California to play in the Wyoming Cowgirl Desert Intercollegiate Classic Club on Saturday and Sunday.

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LINE UP | The Cal Poly football team will take on the Fighting Hawks in North Dakota this weekend.

Cross Country This weekend the Mustangs travel to Palo Alto, California to run in the Stanford Invitational on Saturday at 9 a.m. In their last race on Sept. 17 at the UC Riverside Invitational, the men’s side won the 8K with redshirt junior Clayton Hutchins’ second-place time of 23:52.60. Close behind was senior Swarnjit Boyal in fourth who finished in 23:59.90. The women’s side finished second as a team in the 6K led by sophomore Peyton Bilo who won the race in 20:05.40. Freshman Morgin Coonfield came in sixth (20:33.40) and senior Ashley Windsor finished ninth (20:37.60) to round out Cal Poly runners in the top 10.

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MOMENTUM | Fresh off their win against Seattle, the women’s soccer team will host Hawaii this Friday.

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