When architecture senior Rioka Anne Kanazawa first told her parents about virtual study abroad, they didn’t think it was worth it. After explaining that it was her only option to experience architecture from a different cultural perspective during her years at Cal Poly, they decided to support her. Despite her parents’ initial reaction of virtual […]
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“A super last minute scramble:” students recall leaving study abroad programs during COVID-19
It was 2 a.m. on March 12. President Trump had just issued a travel ban for Europe. “At the time, my friends and I were at the club, so it was the craziest experience of my life,” Economics and finance senior Maya Vikstrom said. “The news spread throughout the club so fast. Within five minutes, […]
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City organizations work together to address homelessness
The City of San Luis Obispo allocated $30,000 in grant funding for professional homeless outreach workers. The outreach workers will provide 20 hours of weekly service in downtown San Luis Obispo. The program is a partnership between Downtown SLO and CAPSLO, according to a press release sent out on Nov. 9. The Downtown SLO Association, […]
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Non-fatal car accident near Cal Poly
Three cars were involved in a non-fatal collision at the intersection of Highland Drive and Santa Rosa Street at 11:06 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Two people involved in the accident went to the hospital for non-fatal injuries, according to San Luis Obispo Police Department Captain Jeff Smith. One of the people who went to […]
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Cal Poly Study Abroad to host first virtual fair
Cal Poly Study Abroad will be hosting their first virtual study abroad fair Thursday, Oct. 1, showcasing different Cal Poly Partner Programs from all around the world. The Virtual Study Abroad Fair will be a two-part event. The first part of the event contains program videos the Cal Poly International Center and Cal Poly Partner […]
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Last day to add, drop or swap a class
Today, Sept. 23, is the last day to add, drop or swap a class for fall quarter. Students often drop classes due to schedule conflicts, the difficulty level of a class, getting off the waitlist for another class or having other obligations such as work or extracurricular activities. Agricultural and environmental plant sciences sophomore Ashly […]