The San Luis Obispo County Board of Advisors approved spending $167,000 of opioid settlement money to address kratom addiction during its meeting on Sept. 1. The money will fund the salary of an additional program coordinator for the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department, who is tasked with reducing addiction to kratom, which […]
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San Luis Obispo Fire Department holds ceremony for 25th anniversary of 9/11
The San Luis Obispo Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks alongside the San Luis Obispo Police Department and Mayor Erica Stewart this morning. At Station #1, local officials honored the victims and the first responders killed during the attacks. The ceremony began with a presentation […]
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Cal Poly restores water access to multiple buildings after pipe repair
Multiple Cal Poly buildings lost running water Tuesday afternoon due to a broken pipe near the Student Services Center, with repairs completed and service restored by Wednesday evening.
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Do fraternities operate illegal satellite houses? We asked the neighbors
Residents of San Luis Obispo have voiced their concerns over noise complaints caused by Cal Poly fraternities, with some alleging that fraternities are violating city policy by holding parties in residential zones without the necessary permits.
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San Luis Obispo City Council debates fraternity and sorority regulations
The San Luis Obispo City Council discussed code enforcement priorities for safe and livable housing, with a focus on reforming regulations around fraternities and sororities, and discussed possible solutions such as an “Overlay Enforcement Zone” and hiring more code enforcement officers.
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Everything you need to know about continuous open bidding for sororities
Several sororities have welcomed new members this quarter through continuous open bidding, an informal alternative to formal recruitment, where potential new members can meet with recruiters in one-on-one settings to determine whether they are interested in joining.
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Students lose Canvas access, data at risk after ransomware attack
Canvas is inaccessible for Cal Poly students following a ransomware attack that may have exposed the personal information of Cal Poly users. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, was attacked by the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, who claimed they have data from 9,000 schools and 275 million users, such as students, teachers and other staff, according […]
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Armenian Student Association holds vigil for 111th anniversary of the Armenian genocide
Members of the Armenian Student Association (ASA) gathered on Dexter lawn to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, with Cal Poly’s City Councilmember Mike Boswell and ASA members sharing what the association means to them.
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GUIDE: Here are this year’s candidates for ASI Board of Directors
Cal Poly students are voting for their Board of Directors and ASI President, with candidates focusing on increasing diversity, transparency, mental health and access to resources.
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‘Make good trouble!’: Thousands protest Trump Administration at ‘No Kings Day III’ in San Luis Obispo
Thousands of San Luis Obispo County residents and students gathered in downtown Saturday for the third No Kings Day protest. Among them was Joanne Schultz, a representative of the League of Women Voters, who chanted, “Make good trouble!” Schultz encouraged the cheering crowd to push back on the policies of the Trump administration. This is […]
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Nearly 11,000 attend Morning on the Green concert at Cal Poly
Nearly 11,000 people attended the Morning on the Green concert at Cal Poly, resulting in 10 hospitalizations due to intoxication and one head injury, with 19 citations and one arrest issued by the San Luis Obispo Police Department for various nuisance order violations.