Students, faculty and lawmakers expressed concern over the Trump administration’s preliminary discussions regarding the potential use of Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s Training Ship Golden Bear for mass deportations.
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Fire on parking structure behind Poly Canyon Village under investigation
A fire broke out on Oct. 7 on the top level of the parking structure behind Poly Canyon Village at Cal Poly, causing minor soot damage but no reported injuries.
Cal Poly conducts two prescribed burns in October for forest recovery
Cal Poly researchers and students recently completed a 50-acre prescribed burn at Swanton Pacific Ranch and are preparing for a second 32-acre burn at Escuela Ranch scheduled for Oct. 21.
San Luis Obispo welcomes four new dining spots this summer
Four new eateries, including Park 1039, High St. Headquarters, Frankie’s Garden Street Caffè, and Little Spoon Creamery, opened in San Luis Obispo this summer to welcome the Cal Poly community.
Potent new opioid cychlorphine detected in various drug supplies
Authorities are warning against the emergence of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid potentially ten times more potent than fentanyl that cannot be detected by standard test strips.
La renovación de Biblioteca Kennedy, reconocida por sus nuevos recursos y ampliación de espacios comunitarios
Cuando Avery Roemer se levanta para completar sus tareas, se dirige al nuevo y ampliado Julian’s, en la Biblioteca Kennedy. La nueva cafetería es una de las novedades que hicieron que la biblioteca recibiera el Premio al Mérito en los Premios de Diseño 2026 del AIA de San Diego. Miller Hull, la firma de planificación […]
Kennedy Library renovation recognized for new resources and expansion of community spaces
Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library received the Merit Award at the 2026 AIA San Diego Design Awards following a $78 million renovation that transformed the facility into a sustainable student hub.
Cal Poly’s first-ever laser beam was built by physics students
Bright, colorful reflections from mirrors and crystals lit up the Cal Poly Photon Lab this winter as two physics students constructed Cal Poly’s first laser beam. Senior Hannah Bauer and freshman James Mauck, under the leadership of assistant professor Isinsu Toker of the Physics Department, created the laser beam together. Toker founded and oversees the […]
Cal Poly to open new animal health center for hands-on learning and research this fall
The Charles and Claire Jacobson Animal Health Center, a new veterinary facility, is set to open in the fall, providing students and staff of the animal science department with additional instructional and clinical space, as well as improved equipment and technology for research and animal care.
ASI Board of Directors calls for removal of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras on campus
The ASI Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution calling for the removal of Flock Safety automatic license plate readers cameras around campus, following student advocacy and public pressure.
Monday is the last day for Californians to register for early voting for the primary election
Californians have until today to register to vote by mail for the June 2 primary election. They can either mail in their ballots or vote in person at polling locations on June 2 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
