The Avenue’s on-campus Chick-fil-A set a record in 2018, bringing in more than $2 million in sales, despite being open only nine months out of the year. The location was recently presented with the “Two Million Dollar Award” by the Georgia-based fast food chain. Cal Poly was one of 52 locations, out of 362 nationwide, […]
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Violations down for St. Patrick’s Day weekend after UPD targets underage drinkers
The University Police Department (UPD) and San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) reported that St. Patrick’s Day was quieter than in past years as the city turned green over the weekend. UPD reported 24 violations, which resulted in 12 citations and seven arrests. Many of the citations were for minors in possession of alcohol, as […]
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Shabang Reborn headliners Cherry Glazerr, Bane’s World, Will Clarke announced
Shabang Reborn will return to Laguna Lake Park May 4 with headliners Cherry Glazerr, Bane’s World and Will Clarke. The festival is expected to be the largest to-date. These artists join more than 25 acts on three stages, including Sure Sure and The Palms, Jasper Bones, San Luis Obispo bands Dudeo Perez and Arthur Watership […]
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Scout Coffee on Foothill closed after truck crashes into front entrance during morning rush
The vehicle was attempting to park in front of the entrance to Scout when owners Jon and Sara Peterson said the driver hit the gas instead of the brakes, demolishing the store’s glass windows and doors.
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Cal Poly chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority dissolved due to low enrollment
The sorority was not under investigation in any way and Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Humphrey said Cal Poly had no concerns with the chapter.
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The last-minute midterm election guide you need
Voter registration for young people is up across the country and Cal Poly has the most new student voter registrations of any school in California. Despite that, less than 20 percent of young people voted in the 2014 midterm elections. A recent Harvard poll found that young people are more likeley to influence the elections than usual, […]
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Tanker truck crash near Higuera closes Southbound 101 indefinitely
Update 12:30 p.m.: Both lanes of Southbound Highway 101 are now open. The spill was not hazmat and the truck has been removed. Original Story: Traffic is backed up to Madonna Road after a tanker truck overturned and is blocking both lanes of Southbound Highway 101 near Los Osos Valley Road. Northbound lanes remain open, […]
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Lambda Phi Epsilon disaffiliated for hazing: bloodied knuckles, water submersion & alcohol
The university determined that disaffiliation is the only appropriate sanction and the national fraternity has indicated its support for Cal Poly’s findings and sanctions.
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Heightened security, SWAT team planned as Milo Yiannopoulos returns April 26
Expect the same or a slightly greater police presence as last year when Milo Yiannopoulos returns to campus April 26.
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Meet the candidates for ASI 2018-2019
Get to know this year’s ASI Presidential and Board of Directors candidates.
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Betsy DeVos overhauls federal student loan system
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education formally announced that it will select one company to collect student debt payments on its behalf. Right now, there is $1.4 trillion in student loan debt spread across 44 million borrowers in the United States. Of that amount, the vast majority of student debt is comprised of federal […]