Trump’s decision to partially shutdown the government has stirred up many emotions in the country and the effects have stretched to Cal Poly’s campus. Environmental management and protection junior Shelby Littleton visited a few national parks over winter break and experienced the lack of public care firsthand. “I actually didn’t get to go to the […]
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Madonna Inn’s Bakery: Postponing pink
Madonna Inn Copper Cafe’s famous pink champagne cake will no longer be pink, due to FDA regulations.
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University Housing boosts education on Chumash culture before yakʔitʸutʸu opens
University Housing has displayed soundboards at campus events to teach community members how to pronounce the names.
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Connor Crowe: Learning on the track and living on the sea
His best 800-meter time is just 11.7 seconds behind two-time Olympic champion David Rudisha.
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A changemaker’s journey: Dolores Huerta speaks at Cal Poly
Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta spoke to a packed Chumash Auditorium Thursday, May 10 regarding campus climate and social activism. “I was so happy to see how many people went and to see that many people did care about what she had to say and about seeing a changemaker speak,” communication studies sophomore Kylie Clark […]
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Cal Poly’s next ASI President: Getting to know Jasmin
When Jasmin Fashami was announced the 2018-2019 Associated Students Inc. (ASI) president, her supporters erupted into cheers as she covered her mouth in surprise. “It was just so shocking, to say the least. I still now am kind of at a loss for words,” Fashami said. “I’m honestly just so grateful that Cal Poly and […]
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Cal Poly senior Brandon Facon awaits second liver transplant
For many Cal Poly seniors, June 16 will mark the day that they get their degree, enter the “real world” and start their careers. For Brandon Facon, graduating means moving to Indiana to get his second liver transplant. In only 10 days, Danielle Facon, Brandon’s sister has raised $24,610, nearly half of her $50,000 goal […]
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April was distracted driving month in San Luis Obispo
As part of distracted driving month, SLOPD and OTS teamed up to increase education and enforcement efforts statewide.
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SLO Cannabis Cup is a hit for second year in a row
The community lit up at the second annual SLO Cannabis Cup Saturday, April 21. Founded by two Cal Poly seniors, SLO Cup is the largest cannabis exhibition on the Central Coast and features local cannabis exhibitors, glassblowing, live music and an award ceremony for some of the area’s top marijuana products. Attendees participated in events […]
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Open House weekend starts off with protest at Farmers’ Market
Various organizations on campus put up a booth in solidarity against controversial issues at Cal Poly.
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Meet the candidates for ASI 2018-2019
Get to know this year’s ASI Presidential and Board of Directors candidates.