The growing demand for housing among Cal Poly faculty and staff is in the process of being answered. “There’s only one long-term solution, which is to build more housing for our faculty and staff,” Cal Poly Corporation CEO Cody VanDorn…
San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors candidates talk homelessness plans for 2022 election
On April 19, at the Cuesta College Performing Arts Center, six candidates for the Board of Supervisors discussed various subjects surrounding homelessness, from safety programs to tiny homes. Here’s where each candidate stood on the issues: Bruce Jones, District 2 …
Cal Poly students were helping a Louisiana community recover from Hurricane Katrina — then a tornado hit
When signing up to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina, the volunteers of the Alternative Breaks program were expecting to just lend a helping hand to the Louisiana community. “For the trip, the first two days we were working within…
Two local business owners investigated for sexual assault
Editor’s Note: This article discusses specific experiences and themes regarding sexual assault. Survivors of such experiences can access confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is investigating several sexual assault allegations made Thursday against Kin…
Community mourns loss of former San Luis Obispo mayor Dave Romero
At 93, the former San Luis Obispo mayor Dave Romero passed away. Romero was a long-time public works director for 36 years before serving on City Council for eight years, from 1992 to 2000. Romero was elected mayor in 2002…
CSU launches Title IX investigation into Fresno State sexual harassment complaints
On Tuesday, a CSU press release announced the launch of an independent and external investigation starting in March on how Fresno State administrators handled sexual harassment complaints about former Fresno State Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Frank Lamas. “It…
CSU Chancellor pushed for Cal Poly’s semester conversion, then resigned. What’s next?
Despite CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro pushing Cal Poly to switch to the semester system, and then stepping down from his position, Cal Poly will continue its plans to convert to the semesters in the academic year 2025-26. “The campus has…
Cal Poly hosts annual Social Justice Teach In today
Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts is hosting its sixth annual Social Justice Teach In on Thursday, consisting of virtual and in-person sessions throughout the day. The teach-in will be a daylong series of workshops about equity and justice “designed…
CSU Chancellor Castro Under Fire Amid Mishandling of Sexual Assault Allegations
On Friday morning, USA Today reported that California State University Chancellor and former Fresno State president Joseph Castro is under fire for mishandling sexual harassment complaints. At the same time Castro was sworn in as the CSU Chancellor as the…
Students with dietary restrictions ‘struggling to get a good meal’ at Cal Poly Dining
Cal Poly students with dietary restrictions have expressed dissatisfaction with the limited dining hall options, resulting in students compromising healthy meals to attend class and others facing food insecurity. Biochemistry junior Maile Gardner follows a vegan diet and has found…
Old SLO BBQ reports two thefts in one night — a “new and frustrating problem”
On Dec 27 at 12:30 a.m., a thief broke the service window of Old SLO BBQ Co. and reached in to steal the tip jar. This was one of two incidents of theft that morning. Located in downtown San Luis…