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.
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Cal Poly symposium explores Indigenous and Latino migration and identity
The Department of Ethnic Studies hosted a symposium on Latinx and Indigenous identity, featuring talks and workshops to educate the Cal Poly community on the indigenous communities of Latin America and their experiences.
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New federal rules and CalFresh funding cuts may leave Cal Poly students without food assistance
CalFresh, California’s Department of Social Services’ SNAP program, has been affected by the Trump administration’s new reconciliation bill, resulting in the termination of the CalFresh Healthy Living program and stricter eligibility requirements for students, leaving many in need of assistance.
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California law eases college admissions for eligible high school students
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 640, establishing the CSU Direct Admission Program, which will automatically enroll qualified high school students into California State Universities without the need for an application.
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Downtown San Luis Obispo businesses manage the cost of tariffs
Scott Smith owns Central Coast Surfboards in San Luis Obispo, which carries several brands that manufacture their products overseas. Just two days after the Trump administration first introduced tariffs on imports from nearly 90 countries, he was concerned but remained hopeful for a policy reversal. “We’re just sort of at the mercy of the world, […]
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ICE activity reported in downtown San Luis Obispo
Local activists reported alleged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the downtown San Luis Obispo area yesterday morning. Activists took several pictures and followed vehicles they suspected were being used by agents due to their tinted windows, paper license plates and clean exteriors. One was an unmarked black Ford Expedition that multiple witnesses saw […]
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Campus dining to open a new, cheaper grocery store in PCV
Campus Dining opened a new campus grocery store in Poly Canyon Village named Hilltop, alongside Cal Poly Partners. The goal is to give students a closer and more affordable option for groceries, said Russell Monteath, the director of commercial services. Complete with fresh produce, deli meats, and other toiletries, Hilltop joins other spots on campus […]
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Inside the ’25-35′
‘Learn by Doing’ is Cal Poly’s motto, but ’25-35′ is how students are supposed to get it done. Academic advisors recommend that students study at least two hours per week for every unit in their schedule. If you have 16 units, you have 32 hours of studying outside the classroom. This may be a rule […]