Whooping cough and chickenpox are two uncommon afflictions that have appeared on the Cal Poly campus throughout the past several years. While recent cases of these unusual illnesses have been successfully contained so far, the risk of these or other diseases spreading on campus is growing. Head of Medical Services Dr. David Harris knows why — a large population of college-age […]
Author Archives: Erin Hurley
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There's always something to enjoy at Avila Valley Barn
One of my favorite memories as a kid was going to a local farm during the summer to pick berries with my family — we’d each take a box and pick until we couldn’t carry any more. As a result, I’ve really come to love the idea of farms that invite people to come out […]
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SLO Five-0 3/31-4/7
Saturday, March 31 4:07 a.m. — A computer was bought with a fraudulent check on the 3900 block of Carissa Court. 8:51 a.m. — An assault occurred on the 1100 block of Chorro Street. Sunday, April 1 2:28 a.m. — A male prowler was reported looking into a window on the 400 block of Branch Street. 12:14 p.m. […]
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Take a podcast tour back in time
San Luis Obispo is a great place for a lot of reasons, but one reason that I wasn’t fully aware of was the great history behind the area and local places that we pass by and take for granted today. How do I know this? Because the History Center of San Luis Obispo County offers […]
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SLO 5-0 3/25-3/31
Sunday, March 25 4:40 a.m. — A commercial burglary occurred on the 11000 block of Los Osos Valley Road. 7:37 p.m. — Someone threw a guitar at a woman’s arm on the 400 block of Lawrence Drive. 9:42 p.m. — A suicide attempt was reported to the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD). Monday, March […]
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Radio club talks out of this world
The Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club successfully contacted life in outer space today in a radio conversation with International Space Station astronaut Daniel Burbank at the Keck Advanced Technology Laboratory on campus. The nine-and-a-half minute conversation with Burbank was the featured aspect of an event hosted by the Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club and the […]
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So spring has sprung: now what?
Welcome back, everyone. Does anyone else feel like spring break was a bit too short? Yeah, me too. Here we are in spring quarter, which means the weather is going to be tempting us more and more to skip that lecture and go spend the day outside. So if you’re looking for a way to […]
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SLO Film Festival: movie lovers' paradise right here in SLO
We all know that San Luis Obispo is awesome. It’s no surprise to us. But not everyone gets to experience how great this place is, so I love it when something happens here that’s recognized by the rest of the country (or the world). Well, wouldn’t you know, something like that is happening now: the […]
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SLO 5-0 2/26-3/3
Sunday, Feb. 26 3:22 p.m. A residential burglary occurred on the 100 block of South Street. Monday, Feb. 27 8:39 a.m. Vandalism occurred on the 100 block of Casa Street. 3:18 p.m. A theft involving two females occurred on the 800 block of Higuera Street. Tuesday, February 28 7:32 a.m., 9:32 a.m. Two vehicle burglaries […]
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Soar the skies at a Santa Margarita hidden gem
Everything I’ve looked at in my column has been a special place, with something about it that makes it unique. But I have to say I’m really excited about the place I wrote about for this week’s column. I mentioned the Margarita Adventures ziplining tours out on the Santa Margarita Ranch in my Valentine’s Day […]
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SLO Five-0 2/20-2/26
Monday, Feb. 20 4:18 a.m. A commercial burglary occurred on the 200 block of Elks Lane. 11:01 a.m. An assault occurred on the 900 block of Industrial Way. Tuesday, Feb. 21 12:39 p.m. Fraud occurred on the 1200 block of Southwood Drive. 7:05 p.m. A bicycle was stolen at Mustang Village. Wednesday, Feb. 22 1:38 […]