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.
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The unseen side of Greek life: How members volunteer on campus and the community
Greek life members at Cal Poly are working to break stereotypes by volunteering in the community, completing over 59,000 service hours and raising nearly $325,000 for charity during the 2024-25 academic year.
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Phi Beta Sigma honors Cal Poly basketball player with prestigious Emmitt Smith Award
Aaron Price Jr., an electrical engineering senior and basketball player, won the Phi Beta Sigma Western Leadership Conference’s Emmitt Smith Athletic Achievement Award and is motivated to recharter his chapter at Cal Poly to provide a safe space for Black students and Black men.
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Rep. Carbajal visits SLO Roasted Coffee, slams impact of Trump tariffs
U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal visited SLO Roasted Coffee to discuss the local economy and the impact of tariffs, while also criticizing the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs and ICE’s tactics.
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SLO Restaurant Month returns to boost local eateries in January
San Luis Obispo is hosting SLO Restaurant Month throughout January, offering discounted menus and food specials to encourage the community and visitors to try new cuisines and dining options, with the goal of offsetting the slow business of the season.
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Pi Beta Phi to join Cal Poly’s Greek community after unanimous vote
The Pi Beta Phi sorority is set to join Cal Poly’s Greek community in 2026-27 after a unanimous vote by chapter presidents. In a newsletter release, Fraternity and Sorority Life announced the chapter accepted their invitation to join for the 2026-27 school year. Both Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Xi Delta received strong support as […]
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What an expert and a fraternity brother have to say about hazing
Michael Ayalon presented at a hazing prevention event for Greek life students at Cal Poly, emphasizing the physical and mental dangers of hazing, and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for new members.
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Government shutdown may delay CalFresh benefits for students
CalFresh benefits for Cal Poly students may be delayed due to the government shutdown, leaving nearly 6,300 students without food assistance for November, while Cal Poly Cares and SLO Food Bank are offering short-term financial assistance and increased food production to those in need.