President Armstrong was asked to clarify his previous statements about mandatory student and employee training, the creation of a Presidential Antisemitism Task Force and the development of a new endowed chair of Jewish studies and interfaith center at Cal Poly.
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Campus construction to temporarily close California Boulevard to through traffic until August
Cal Poly will close California Boulevard between Campus Way and Spanos Stadium for a sewer project from June 30 to Aug. 8, affecting summer campus traffic.
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San Luis Obispo faces increased fire risk in proposed hazard map
The fire department announced an increased fire risk in San Luis Obispo, according to a hazard severity map awaiting city council approval.
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Cal Poly professor awaits verdict after seven-hour faculty hearing over pro-Palestinian protest involvement
English professor Shanae Martinez appeared before a faculty hearing committee yesterday to address a proposed two-quarter suspension without pay due to her involvement in pro-Palestinian protests last year. The seven-hour hearing concluded without a final decision, as the committee will now make a recommendation to Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong.
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Residents protest Trump administration in May Day rally
Hundreds of residents gathered in SLO to protest the Trump administration and Elon Musk, collecting donations for those struggling from federal assistance cuts.
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Cal Poly professor faces suspension for Pro-Palestinian protest involvement
This is a developing story, Mustang News will update as more information becomes available. Cal Poly assistant English professor Shanae Martinez faces a two-quarter suspension without pay for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests last year, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported. Martinez claimed that Cal Poly violated the California Faculty Association’s bargaining agreement when rescheduling their […]
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Sen. Adam Schiff criticizes House GOP on Armstrong hearing, opposes Trump policies at town hall
California Sen. Adam Schiff criticized House Republicans for using antisemitism to “interfere with academic freedom” at a recent town hall.
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What to know before you vote for ASI’s Board of Directors
ASI’s Board of Directors candidates are focused on a wide variety of major issues directly impacting Cal Poly students, including improving student safety, increasing access to campus resources, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Hundreds gather to protest Trump and Musk on Presidents Day
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered along Los Osos Valley Road on Presidents Day to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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How to access library resources during the Kennedy Library renovation
Since closing for construction in June 2023, the Kennedy Library’s books and resources have been relocated across various locations.