To avoid large gatherings in a close, confined space, the county public health officer issued an order this morning for bars to close before the Fourth of July weekend. This order includes bars, pubs and breweries and goes into effect today at 4 p.m. through Monday at 5 a.m. Wine tasting venues and bars offering […]
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COVID-19 impacts local children’s hospital
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals are caring for patients facing pediatric illness while preparing for a potential influx of COVID-19 cases. San Luis Obispo county’s designated CMN hospital is Cottage Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) in Santa Barbara. Dr. Steven Barkley, chief pediatric medical officer and NICU medical director, is one of many on the frontlines. […]
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Orientation leaders prepare for WOW and SLO Days online
Despite New Student and Transition Programs’ (NSTP) shift to a virtual spring training for orientation leaders, group facilitators kept the spirit of Tuesday night meetings alive. Facilitators’ role was to prepare leaders-in-training (LITs) to lead incoming students during SLO Days and Week of Welcome (WOW). From hosting LIT speed-dating icebreakers to sending videos of pets […]
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Owner of Sally Loo’s Wholesome Cafe apologizes for previous statements on Black Lives Matter
Sally Loo’s Wholesome Cafe posted an apology statement on Instagram addressing its owner’s previous statements on Black Lives Matter protests.
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University wide hiring “chill” in response to COVID-19
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and university wide budgetary concerns, Cal Poly is experiencing a hiring and recruitment “chill” per California State University System guidance. The university has begun to use the phrase hiring “chill” rather than hiring “freeze” as select recruitments will take place moving forward, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier. Exceptions for this […]
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Sally Loo’s Wholesome Cafe under scrutiny after owner posted anti-protests statement on social media
Sally Loo’s Wholesome Cafe is under scrutiny on social media after owner Jennifer Fullarton posted an anti-Black Lives Matter protest statement on her Instagram story. Members of the San Luis Obispo community are responding on social media and calling for a boycott of the popular Los Osos Street restaurant. On her personal Instagram account, Fullarton […]
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Social distancing guidelines pose challenges for guide dogs in training
For Cal Poly students, it is not uncommon to encounter a puppy training to become a guide dog on campus. Identifiable by its green Guide Dogs for the Blind jacket, a puppy in training patiently sleeps during its raiser’s classes, strolls across Dexter Lawn and attends weekly Poly Pups meetings. Amidst nationwide stay-at-home orders, however, […]
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How two friends celebrated the end of Ramadan while quarantined
Cal Poly students adapted to California’s stay-at-home order throughout the month of Ramadan, culminating in celebration for Eid al-Fitr May 23, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Ramadan is a holy month and devotion during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is typically marked by community gatherings and sharing of meals at sundown. […]
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Campus response to Chinese Students’ Association Zoom bombing
After a Chinese Students’ Association (CSA) club meeting was “Zoom bombed” earlier this month, members say they have been overwhelmed with support from the campus community. “We’ve been very grateful for the support and knowing that we have such a large community backing us,” CSA co-vice president and nutrition sophomore Elaine Cheng said. CSA posted […]
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How students are celebrating birthdays in quarantine
No matter how students typically celebrate, social distancing restrictions have challenged them to become creative in recognizing their special day.
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Cal Poly student designs graduation caps in support of COVID-19 relief funds
Art and design freshman Katie Tam is selling custom graduation caps for high school seniors and donating a portion of the proceeds to a San Francisco social justice movement in support of the COVID-19 emergency response fund.