Cal Poly’s Pride Crosswalk on campus was wiped away over the break in preparation for a more durable paint job coming later this school year. The Cal Poly Pride Center and Associated Students Inc. (ASI) painted a rainbow crosswalk on Mustang Way in 2020 in recognition of the university’s LGBTQ+ community. The university said in […]
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Ten COVID-19 deaths reported in San Luis Obispo County within one week
On Friday, San Luis Obispo County Public Health reported that four more county residents died from COVID-19 recently. By Tuesday, six more community members had died. These community members ranged in ages from 50 to 90. The county has now seen a total of 349 deaths due to COVID-19. Since Friday, 117 people have tested positive […]
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Flood advisory issued in San Luis Obispo
Flood advisories were issued in San Luis Obispo County this morning due to heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service estimated rainfall rates between 0.25 and 0.50 inches per hour and a potential roadway flooding. A flood advisory was issued until 12 p.m. for southern and eastern parts of the county. From around 5:30 a.m. to […]
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Cal Poly students win award at NASA’s Ice and Prospecting Challenge
A group of Cal Poly mechanical engineering students and alumni took home the “Most Accurate Digital Core” award from NASA’s Moon to Mars Ice and Prospecting Challenge. The team of eight competed Sept. 23-25 and won the award from NASA thanks to their robot prototype “STYX and STONES.” The competition is centered around the discovery of […]
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ASI bucks the stigma of mental health
Associated Students Inc. (ASI) hosted their annual “Buck the Stigma” care and wellness week from Oct. 11-15, aiming to beat the stigma around mental health conversations. “Midterms are oftentimes very difficult on individuals’ mental health, and the purpose behind many of these booths is to give students the opportunity to rest and recharge during this […]
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First-ever CLA summer research symposium marks growing collaboration with College of Engineering
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) held their first-ever Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium in collaboration with the College of Engineering — highlighting more than $50,000 worth of summer research from Cal Poly students and faculty. The event, held on Oct. 1, consisted of seven different experiments and showcases where student researchers were able to […]
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How a Cal Poly senior turned a hobby into a small business
Cal Poly civil engineering senior Eza Gaigalas turned her winter break hobby into a small business. She created her company California Coast Design after seeing numerous TikTok’s and other social media posts of ring making and trinket dishes. After watching these viral videos she decided that she could do the same. Shortly after learning this […]
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Cal Poly senior starts candle company using recycled cans
Industrial engineering senior Trevor Howell created a sustainable candle company using recycled beverage cans.
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What makes this election “extremely unique” according to Cal Poly Democrats
As Election Day draws closer, Cal Poly Democrats treasurer Brian Kragh explains the impact the pandemic has on the election and how it makes this election “extremely unique.”
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Who are the Cal Poly professors that write their own textbooks?
Each professor explains the inspiration for creating their own book, as well as the process and impact they have felt from it.
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Local photography business now offers online coaching sessions
Local photography business owner, Asia Croson, has created $20 coaching sessions for people interested in learning more about photography, editing and other skills.