The Trump administration is withholding federal SNAP funds from 21 mostly Democratic states that have not complied with the USDA’s request for data on SNAP recipients, a federal effort to combat fraud in the system.
Author Archives: Lauren Yoon
Lauren Yoon is news reporter and journalism major. She got involved in journalism because she always loved writing and wanted to use that skill and passion to do something productive for society. She especially wanted to join MMG because she wanted to report for the community I'd be living in for the next four to five years. Her favorite past time is cooking for friends and family! She also collect CDs and her favorites are The Bends by Radiohead, Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast and CTRL by SZA. She believes that if anyone feels underrepresented on this campus the way she did when she first got here, there is someone on the MMG team that will fight to have your voice heard. You can contact her with any story ideas and work together to create a more informed, socially aware environment at Cal Poly.
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Cal Poly President Armstrong will get $100,000 more per year following Board of Trustees vote
The Cal State Board of Trustees voted to increase Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s salary by over $100,000 to $611,203 in the next two years, with some presidents potentially seeing up to a 15% salary increase after a performance review, despite a recent $144 million budget cut.
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Where to cast your vote on Proposition 50
California’s statewide special election for Proposition 50 will happen this Tuesday. The ballot will ask for a single yes or no vote on the proposition, which would temporarily redistrict California’s congressional maps. READ MORE: Gerrymandering or safeguard? The political clash over Proposition 50 Residents can vote in person on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to […]
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ASI Events to host Connor Wood for free student show
ASI Events is bringing viral comedian Connor Wood to perform and answer audience questions on Nov. 4 in the Chumash Auditorium. Tickets are free for students, who can register to attend the show starting Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.
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Cal Poly Dream Center holds event to discuss immigration issues
The Cal Poly Dream Center held its second annual “State of Immigration” event, where students and faculty discussed their experiences navigating higher education and the recent Cal Poly administrative decisions, as well as the need for resources to support immigrant and undocumented students.
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Cal Poly students conduct prescribed burn with state and federal agencies
Cal Poly students, in collaboration with California State Parks, CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service, conducted a 26-acre prescribed burn at the university’s Escuela Ranch to learn about and experience the benefits of prescribed burns.
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Cal Poly professor launches new book that explores surfing from an Indigenous perspective
Two Cal Poly professors released a book, “Waves of Belonging: Indigeneity, Race, and Gender in the Surfing Lineup,” which deconstructs the colonial, white, masculine narrative around surfing through humanities and historical lenses, while centering Indigeneity.
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Altadena will change–but Cal Poly students resolve to bring back what’s left
Students from Cal Poly’s architecture and city and regional planning programs are working to rebuild homes, businesses, and community centers in Altadena, California, after the Eaton Fire, while also trying to minimize gentrification and retain the community’s tight-knit nature.
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City revokes Delta Chi and Sigma Nu chapter house permits
The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission revoked permits for Delta Chi and Sigma Nu fraternities due to noise and safety violations.
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GEMS performance showcases queer expression and gender identity through art
Cal Poly’s Gender Equity Center hosted GEMS, a performance of spoken word and dance pieces exploring gender expression and queer identity.
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The lead up to MERGE’s jazz performance at Illuminate
This is a black-tie event–but not the kind you’re thinking of. “Five, six, seven, eight!” Seina Haruta, president of MERGE, shouts as she counts the dancers in with music bumping against the walls of studio 2. Black ties lay across dancers’ chests, draping over their leggings and Nike sports bras, as they prepared for Illuminate […]