Students and faculty were evacuated from the Mathematics and Science building (Bldg. 38) Monday at 11 a.m. after both the Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD) and Facilities received reports of a potential gas leak that turned out to be non-toxic sewer gas. The building was evacuated out of an abundance of caution after reports were […]
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Cal Poly Engineering partners with Girl Scouts to build functional, life-size Lego robot
The Cal Poly Engineering Department is partnering with the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast to build a functional, life-sized Lego robot, according to a press release. Due to supply chain issues from LEGO, the event has been postponed indefinitely. The department doesn’t yet have information on when the legos will arrive. Industrial engineering senior […]
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Federal mask mandate lifted in airports
Masks will no longer be required in airports after a federal ruling made Monday, according to a press release from the county of San Luis Obispo. Despite some local mandates being lifted, up until yesterday the CDC still required masks in public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs. University spokesperson Matt Lazier said that Cal […]
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Phishing email offers students financially impacted by COVID-19 up to $4,000 in financial aid
Some campus community members received an email Monday falsely claiming that Cal Poly would be providing up to $4,000 in financial aid assistance to any students and staff who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The email came from a student’s account. University spokesperson Matt Lazier wrote in an email to Mustang News that the […]
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Cal Poly isn’t doing enough to address sexual assault, students say in survey
Editor’s Note: This article discusses specific experiences and themes regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Survivors of such experiences can access virtual confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The sun had already set by the time Morgan Saltamachio was walking back from class to her Cerro Vista apartment, where she worked as a resident […]
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Overall crime decreased on campus last year except for sharp rise in stalking cases
Editor’s note: an error in the data in the first graph “Over the last three years, reports of stalking have increased at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo” was changed to reflect the correct percentage increase of 33%. Crime at Cal Poly decreased overall in 2020 in most categories compared to the prior two years aside […]
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COVID-19 is surging in San Luis Obispo County. Is it safe for Cal Poly to reopen?
When Cal Poly reopens this month for another school year amidst a pandemic, the campus will be operating near normal, administrators have said for months. University housing will be at maximum capacity — with about 8,000 students living on campus — and 87% of all classes will be held in-person, Cal Poly Spokesperson Matt Lazier wrote […]
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Cal Poly students react to CDC mask guidelines
The CDC updated the guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals on May 16, stating that they are allowed to resume activities they did prior to the pandemic without wearing masks or staying six feet apart, except where it’s required by law. To some, this is far overdue, others think the decision is premature. In interviews with […]
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ASI to vote on creating a Secretary of Accessibility
The Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors will vote to decide if they should create a Secretary of Accessibility on Wednesday, May 19. The purpose of the Secretary of Accessibility would be to promote accessibility and disability awareness on campus, according to Chair of the ASI Diversity and Inclusion Committee Amanda Tejeda who co-wrote […]
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How COVID-19 influenced incoming freshmen to commit to Cal Poly
Before the pandemic, incoming animal science freshman Tyra Adair had her heart set on attending University of California (UC) Davis. However, once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it caused her to reconsider her priorities, which ultimately led to her decision to attend Cal Poly.
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Home again: students navigate living with their parents through COVID-19
Kinesiology graduate Brian Ebisuzaki used to love visiting the Starbucks in the University Union (UU). He would always make a point to greet the employees and strike up a conversation about their day. After getting his drink, Ebisuzaki would walk up to the second floor and start a conversation with a friend, or even a stranger. All of that was taken away when COVID-19 hit, and Ebisuzaki found himself back in his parent’s house.