A Cal Poly employee, Kevin Coulombe, was arrested on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex and arranging a meeting with a minor for sexual purposes, stemming from a continued investigation into the sexual exploitation of children in San Luis Obispo.
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New Year’s Resolutions brought more gym-goers to the Recreation Center in January
Gym attendance at Cal Poly’s Recreation Center spikes in the first few weeks of January due to students trying to accomplish their New Year wellness goals, resulting in longer wait times for equipment and crowded workout rooms.
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Cal Poly student set up booth demanding justice for Alex Pretti
A civil engineering graduate student set up a booth in Cal Poly’s University Union to raise awareness about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by border patrol agents and to encourage students to contact their representatives and demand action.
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Cal Poly merges BCSM and CAED commencements into joint ceremony
Cal Poly is combining the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics into one ceremony to make room for two College of Engineering ceremonies, due to the increasing number of eligible graduates.
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This project is shifting the narrative about rattlesnakes one livestream at a time
Project RattleCam is a YouTube live stream project founded in 2021 by Cal Poly professor Emily Taylor and Scott Boback of Dickinson College, which provides viewers with a unique glimpse into the lives of hundreds of rattlesnakes living in a Colorado den, and is helping to dispel the harmful stereotypes associated with the snakes.
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Vellum furniture competition and exhibition welcomes 22nd year of student innovation
The 22nd annual Vellum furniture competition and exhibition featured 262 student-produced entries from Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, with the top award being the SPaCe Architecture Milano Grand Prize, which grants the winner the chance to attend the Salone International del Mobile, the world’s largest furniture fair.
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Women and nonbinary focused gym, Kismet Fitness, was 17 years in the making
Kismet Fitness is a gym in San Luis Obispo specifically designed for women and nonbinary people, offering a safe and inclusive space to prioritize physical and mental health without the pressure of the male gaze.
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San Luis Obispo Police issue record citations during ‘Halloweekend’
San Luis Obispo police issued 78 citations and 24 misdemeanors during Halloween weekend safety enhancement zones, with open container citations seeing the most significant increase, while public urination decreased due to portable toilets and long bar lines.
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Cal Poly students favor Proposition 50 in survey results
Some 70% of students surveyed by Mustang News said they planned to vote yes on Proposition 50, in support of temporarily redrawing California’s congressional maps. This compares to the 56.22%% who voted yes in San Luis Obispo County and 63.9% overall as of Nov. 7.
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Rescue and rehome: Cal Poly Cat Program calls for fosters
The Cal Poly Cat Program is calling for volunteers to foster cats from the shelter until they can find their forever home, providing a safe environment for cats and helping to manage the feral cat population in San Luis Obispo.
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National Weather Service issues wind and surf advisories for San Luis Obispo County
The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard issued wind and surf advisories for San Luis Obispo County, with northeast winds of 20-30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph, and breaking waves of 8-14 feet, until 9 a.m. Oct. 28th.