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What an up and down showing at the Battle for LA says about Cal Poly Beach Volleyball’s season potential

What an up and down showing at the Battle for LA says about Cal Poly Beach Volleyball’s season potential

by Lilia McCann

‘Taste of the World’ brings international flavors to Baker lawn

‘Taste of the World’ brings international flavors to Baker lawn

by Sam Fickett

Eyes that never blink: Cal Poly’s Flock license plate readers spark student backlash

Eyes that never blink: Cal Poly’s Flock license plate readers spark student backlash

Every time a vehicle, bike or motorcycle enters or exits Cal Poly’s campus, it’s being tracked, often without the driver…

by Grace Gillio

One Hour of Red: Cal Poly’s Astronomical Society hosts a lunar eclipse viewing event at 2:30 a.m.

One Hour of Red: Cal Poly’s Astronomical Society hosts a lunar eclipse viewing event at 2:30 a.m.

by Sam Fickett

University Housing stiffens exemption criteria, leaving students uncertain

University Housing stiffens exemption criteria, leaving students uncertain

by Emi Valero Martinez and Liz Bennett

NEWS Local Live News

Cal Poly’s College Corps secures $20M funding, boosting student fellowships

Cal Poly’s College Corps secures $20M funding, boosting student fellowships

by Kimber Draughon

The unseen side of Greek life: How members volunteer on campus and the community

The unseen side of Greek life: How members volunteer on campus and the community

by Seth Pintar

Mustang Band to perform at San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade

Mustang Band to perform at San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade

by Rebecca Von Tersch

LISTEN: Cal Poly’s Bach Week showcases historical music and instruments

LISTEN: Cal Poly’s Bach Week showcases historical music and instruments

by Sophia Moreno

LISTEN: Volunteers join forces to grow San Luis Obispo’s urban forest and combat climate change

LISTEN: Volunteers join forces to grow San Luis Obispo’s urban forest and combat climate change

by Alyssa Parikh

Alpha Epsilon Pi member assaulted in antisemitic hate crime

Alpha Epsilon Pi member assaulted in antisemitic hate crime

by Grace Gillio

Students adjust to library culture for first time in two years

Students adjust to library culture for first time in two years

by Kaylin O'Connell

Phi Beta Sigma honors Cal Poly basketball player with prestigious Emmitt Smith Award

Phi Beta Sigma honors Cal Poly basketball player with prestigious Emmitt Smith Award

by Seth Pintar

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Black Student Union is returning to its roots of political activism

Black Student Union is returning to its roots of political activism

by Suri Moreno

Cal Poly BSU president highlights pride and visibility during Black History Month

Cal Poly BSU president highlights pride and visibility during Black History Month

by Riley Sullivan

Hmong Student Association to debut at Cal Poly’s Illuminate dance showcase

Hmong Student Association to debut at Cal Poly’s Illuminate dance showcase

by Ginger Perez

Find love in these dating profiles

Find love in these dating profiles

by Lorenzo Cano

Recipe: Beans for two

Recipe: Beans for two

by Bea Rienhoff

#AskAF: The Crush Club Edition

#AskAF: The Crush Club Edition

by A & F

Crush Club heartbreak playlist

Crush Club heartbreak playlist

by Elsa Fuentes-Virabyan

How to: Love manifestation circle

How to: Love manifestation circle

by Sarah Jagielski

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

Review: Kal Penn taught me that life is a game of balance

Review: Kal Penn taught me that life is a game of balance

by Malia Mundy

Block the Flock: Put our community’s freedom and privacy first

Block the Flock: Put our community’s freedom and privacy first

by Landon Block

Shoot your shot: Why waiting for love is a waste of time

Shoot your shot: Why waiting for love is a waste of time

by Maddie Kuhns

I did ‘Lose my Breath’ watching Illuminate this year

I did ‘Lose my Breath’ watching Illuminate this year

by Kaylie Wang

Letter to the Editor: Being a Black woman at Cal Poly

Letter to the Editor: Being a Black woman at Cal Poly

by Sanaia Pierre

Don’t give professor ratings too much power over your schedule

Don’t give professor ratings too much power over your schedule

by Kaylie Wang

JDAWG SAYS: How to register for classes

JDAWG SAYS: How to register for classes

by JDAWG

You should be more cautious around campus petition booths

You should be more cautious around campus petition booths

by Avery Adelini

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Behind the scenes of United Movement’s production and preparation for Illuminate 2026

Behind the scenes of United Movement’s production and preparation for Illuminate 2026

by Alyssa Parikh

Cal Poly Salsa Club: An inclusive space for all dancing levels

Cal Poly Salsa Club: An inclusive space for all dancing levels

by Cayden Tan

How Cal Poly partners with predominantly Black high schools to recruit students

How Cal Poly partners with predominantly Black high schools to recruit students

by Emi Valero Martinez

San Luis Obispo Police shot and killed man holding replica firearm

San Luis Obispo Police shot and killed man holding replica firearm

by Grace Gillio

Dance and determination: Inside United Movement’s intense ‘Hell Week’

Dance and determination: Inside United Movement’s intense ‘Hell Week’

by Makena Locsin

Cal Poly Partners expands Technology Park with new collaborative facility

Cal Poly Partners expands Technology Park with new collaborative facility

by Kimber Draughon

Libertine Brewing Company keeps live music permit despite noise complaints

Libertine Brewing Company keeps live music permit despite noise complaints

by Diego Puga Escobar and Riya Minglani

Cal Poly’s first ever Field Quarter is happening this spring

Cal Poly’s first ever Field Quarter is happening this spring

by Felix Broach

EN ESPAÑOL

Un proyecto de ley de la Asamblea de California busca restringir el trabajo de los agentes del ICE en las escuelas

Un proyecto de ley de la Asamblea de California busca restringir el trabajo de los agentes del ICE en las escuelas

by Aaron Joncas and Suri Moreno

“Alguien que ni siquiera reconozco:” El departamento de física lidia con el arresto de un instructor

“Alguien que ni siquiera reconozco:” El departamento de física lidia con el arresto de un instructor

by Kaylin O'Connell, Teah Swartzon and Isabella Beltran

Cal Poly y San Luis Obispo celebran el Año Nuevo Lunar

Cal Poly y San Luis Obispo celebran el Año Nuevo Lunar

by Sophia Moreno and Suri Moreno

SPONSORED CONTENT

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

WATCH MNTV

Unlimited tastings highlight 2026 SLO Craft Beer Fest

Unlimited tastings highlight 2026 SLO Craft Beer Fest

by Carly Heltzel

Behind the Rehearsals: Trăm Phần Trăm brings Vietnamese fan dance to Illuminate

Behind the Rehearsals: Trăm Phần Trăm brings Vietnamese fan dance to Illuminate

by Mia Muzzi

Cal Poly theatre students prepare for ‘Urinetown’ opening night

Cal Poly theatre students prepare for ‘Urinetown’ opening night

by Lia Griffiths

Illuminate 2026

Illuminate 2026.

The Peak Magazine: Crush Club

The Peak Magazine Issue titled Crush Club.

SPORTS

Behind the cut: How Cal Poly wrestlers drop 10 pounds in 2 days

Behind the cut: How Cal Poly wrestlers drop 10 pounds in 2 days

by Rocco Brichler

Cal Poly Women’s Basketball extend losing streak to 14 games in loss against UCSD

Cal Poly Women’s Basketball extend losing streak to 14 games in loss against UCSD

by Samantha Roach

Cal Poly Beach Volleyball falls to UCLA, beats Boise State at Battle for LA tournament

Cal Poly Beach Volleyball falls to UCLA, beats Boise State at Battle for LA tournament

by Quinlan TeSelle

USC takes both weekend games from Cal Poly Baseball, seal series sweep

USC takes both weekend games from Cal Poly Baseball, seal series sweep

by Oliver Marburg

Strong Bay Area weekend pushes Cal Poly Women’s Tennis’ winning streak to five

Strong Bay Area weekend pushes Cal Poly Women’s Tennis’ winning streak to five

by Grace Nishanian

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