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Cal Poly awards $28K for hispanic-serving projects

Cal Poly awards $28K for hispanic-serving projects

by Katy Clark and Everlynn Dionne

The filing period for the 2026-2027 Cal Poly ASI President and Board of Directors is now open

The filing period for the 2026-2027 Cal Poly ASI President and Board of Directors is now open

by Felix Broach

Engineering student among arrested in anti-human trafficking operation

Engineering student among arrested in anti-human trafficking operation

A Cal Poly student was arrested in San Luis Obispo County for allegedly meeting or arranging a meeting with a…

by Jeremy Garza

Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day music festival to double in size this year

Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day music festival to double in size this year

by Emi Valero

Here’s how the city wants you to ‘love SLO’ this month

Here’s how the city wants you to ‘love SLO’ this month

by Gabrielle Ottaviano

NEWS Local Live News

Where your fruit comes from: inside Cal Poly’s U-Pick Orchard

Where your fruit comes from: inside Cal Poly’s U-Pick Orchard

by Sedona Harris

City council members to increase their pay to offset San Luis Obispo living costs

City council members to increase their pay to offset San Luis Obispo living costs

by Riya Minglani

Ishan Pandhare pleads not guilty to hit-and-run felonies; prosecution reports new details

Ishan Pandhare pleads not guilty to hit-and-run felonies; prosecution reports new details

by Carly Heltzel

SLO City Council supports increasing taxes and safety efforts as Diablo Canyon advocates for 20-year extension

SLO City Council supports increasing taxes and safety efforts as Diablo Canyon advocates for 20-year extension

by Riya Minglani

Preview: February’s upcoming performances at Cal Poly

Preview: February’s upcoming performances at Cal Poly

by Ashley Strain

SLO City Council declines to sign letter supporting Diablo Canyon tax and extension

SLO City Council declines to sign letter supporting Diablo Canyon tax and extension

by Riya Minglani

Ishan Pandhare to appear in court on Wednesday

Ishan Pandhare to appear in court on Wednesday

by Delaney Ridder

Camping prices are increasing on the Central Coast. Here’s how students are adapting

Camping prices are increasing on the Central Coast. Here’s how students are adapting

by Emily Niebuhr

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Inside San Luis Obispo’s newest thrift shop, a young owner rebuilds a family legacy

Inside San Luis Obispo’s newest thrift shop, a young owner rebuilds a family legacy

by Everlynn Dionne

Mental Burnout Explained: Tips for Recovery From Experts

Mental Burnout Explained: Tips for Recovery From Experts

by Kaylie Wang

IN PHOTOS: The art of not being able to anymore

IN PHOTOS: The art of not being able to anymore

by Everlynn Dionne

SHABANG Battle of the Bands winner seeks new creative methods through burnout

SHABANG Battle of the Bands winner seeks new creative methods through burnout

by Olivia Nieporte

Writer’s Block: Running out of words

Writer’s Block: Running out of words

by Olivia Nieporte

ASI President, campus student leaders tackle imposter syndrome

ASI President, campus student leaders tackle imposter syndrome

by Fiona Hastings

College influencers at Cal Poly navigate brand collaborations and burnout

by Ishaani Dhanotra

Muffin tin scalloped potatoes: A taste of home for Cal Poly students

Muffin tin scalloped potatoes: A taste of home for Cal Poly students

by Bea Rienhoff

THE HILL Investigations and Data

San Luis Obispo Police issue record citations during ‘Halloweekend’

San Luis Obispo Police issue record citations during ‘Halloweekend’

by Julia Aptekar, Amy Truong and Grace Gillio

Cal Poly students favor Proposition 50 in survey results

Cal Poly students favor Proposition 50 in survey results

by Alie Hall, Grace Gillio and Maya Reiken

Campus Health & Wellbeing is expanding their hours. But the changes may not be the best for students, union says

Campus Health & Wellbeing is expanding their hours. But the changes may not be the best for students, union says

by Jeremy Garza

Cal Poly state funding cut by $9.7 million amid statewide budget deficit

Cal Poly state funding cut by $9.7 million amid statewide budget deficit

by Jeremy Garza

Cal Poly doubles freshman housing cost over the past decade

Cal Poly doubles freshman housing cost over the past decade

by Alie Hall

Men have more places to pee in Cal Poly’s academic buildings

Men have more places to pee in Cal Poly’s academic buildings

by Jessica Carp and Jeremy Garza

Student fees fund full-ride scholarship for ASI president, despite lack of student awareness

Student fees fund full-ride scholarship for ASI president, despite lack of student awareness

by Angel Corzo

San Luis Obispo spent over $100k on St. Fratty’s containment

San Luis Obispo spent over $100k on St. Fratty’s containment

by Jeremy Garza

OPINION

Re-adjusting after study abroad: The challenge nobody warns you about

Re-adjusting after study abroad: The challenge nobody warns you about

by Larena Tannert

Cal Poly 2026 ins and outs: Class crushes, morning classes and more

Cal Poly 2026 ins and outs: Class crushes, morning classes and more

by Avery Phillips

A senior’s guide to the best coffee shops on the Central Coast

A senior’s guide to the best coffee shops on the Central Coast

by Ash Pickett

JDAWG SAYS: Skipped your essay? Here are some excuses

JDAWG SAYS: Skipped your essay? Here are some excuses

by JDAWG

Exploring sexuality could be the most important learn by doing opportunity

Exploring sexuality could be the most important learn by doing opportunity

by Maddie Kuhns

Social media platforms have all become the same thing, and I’m tired of it

Social media platforms have all become the same thing, and I’m tired of it

by Ash Pickett

The PAC stage was Morgan Jay’s playground: A review

The PAC stage was Morgan Jay’s playground: A review

by Malia Mundy

JDAWG SAYS: More athletes need to be gay

JDAWG SAYS: More athletes need to be gay

by JDAWG

MORE NEWS

Local shops join nationwide shutdown against ICE

Local shops join nationwide shutdown against ICE

by Everlynn Dionne and Katy Clark

F. McLintocks owner found dead in hotel room downtown

F. McLintocks owner found dead in hotel room downtown

by Abby Gorman

Community members voice concern and support for ICE at SLO County forum about local law enforcement involvement

Community members voice concern and support for ICE at SLO County forum about local law enforcement involvement

by Angel Corzo

McLintocks could lose license after alleged underage alcohol sale

McLintocks could lose license after alleged underage alcohol sale

by Krithi Sankar

Carbajal secures $1M for SLO County Jail security upgrade and Morro Bay Harbor dredging

Carbajal secures $1M for SLO County Jail security upgrade and Morro Bay Harbor dredging

by Felix Broach

San Luis Obispo urges residents to coexist with mountain lions after recent sightings

San Luis Obispo urges residents to coexist with mountain lions after recent sightings

by Sam Fickett and Rebecca Von Tersch

Community feedback sought for Foothill Boulevard safety improvements

Community feedback sought for Foothill Boulevard safety improvements

by Kimber Draughon

Cal Poly student set up booth demanding justice for Alex Pretti

Cal Poly student set up booth demanding justice for Alex Pretti

by Grace Gillio and Larsen Jensen

EN ESPAÑOL

El simple ha ido

by Addie Uhl

El fiscal del condado de San Luis Obispo comparta commentarios sobre la elección municipal de Nueva York, estudiantes responden

El fiscal del condado de San Luis Obispo comparta commentarios sobre la elección municipal de Nueva York, estudiantes responden

by Isabella Beltran

MERGE, un espacio donde todos pueden bailar

MERGE, un espacio donde todos pueden bailar

by Addie Uhl

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Sponsored: Why is there a play house on Dexter Lawn?

Sponsored: Why is there a play house on Dexter Lawn?

by Hailey Evans

Downtown Centre Cinemas is here to stay

Downtown Centre Cinemas is here to stay

by Samantha Orradre

Feeling Pressured by Influencers? Here’s How to Take Control

Feeling Pressured by Influencers? Here’s How to Take Control

by Sofia Shamroukh

SPORTS

Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s postseason hopes in jeopardy after loss to UC Davis

Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s postseason hopes in jeopardy after loss to UC Davis

by Quinlan TeSelle

January showed how far Cal Poly Men’s Basketball could go, or how fast it could fall apart

January showed how far Cal Poly Men’s Basketball could go, or how fast it could fall apart

by Jonathan Sze

Mousa torches the Matadors again, but Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s late comeback falls short against CSUN

Mousa torches the Matadors again, but Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s late comeback falls short against CSUN

by Jonathan Sze

Cal Poly Women’s Tennis kick off 2026 with 0-2 road trip, win home opener over UC Davis

Cal Poly Women’s Tennis kick off 2026 with 0-2 road trip, win home opener over UC Davis

by Grace Nishanian

Alejandro Garza named Big West Preseason Player of the Year by D1 Baseball

Alejandro Garza named Big West Preseason Player of the Year by D1 Baseball

by Jonathan Sze

WATCH MNTV

Where your fruit comes from: inside Cal Poly’s U-Pick Orchard

Where your fruit comes from: inside Cal Poly’s U-Pick Orchard

by Sedona Harris

How Morro Bay’s Outrigger Club brings new paddlers onto the water

How Morro Bay’s Outrigger Club brings new paddlers onto the water

by Rocco Brichler

Local birders find beauty close to home at Morro Bay’s Birding Festival

Local birders find beauty close to home at Morro Bay’s Birding Festival

by Chloë Schauermann

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