Four weeks ago, despite 29 countries with 78,111 people infected, coronavirus felt distant from San Luis Obispo. Nobody in the county had been tested for the virus as students prepared to take finals. Now, after 59 confirmed cases in the…
University Housing to de-densify dorms and issue refunds to residents who leave
On-campus residents will have to decide whether to stay in University Housing or to return home for the spring quarter, according to an email from University Housing and Campus Dining Monday, March 16 at 10 p.m.
Big West Conference suspends all sports effective immediately due to coronavirus concerns
Cal Poly sports will be put on hold, as the Big West Conference has suspended all competition effective immediately due to COVID-19 concerns Thursday.
Women’s Basketball’s postseason run cut short with cancellation of Big West Tournament due to coronavirus concerns
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball’s attempt at a Cinderella run to a Big West Championship will end abruptly, as the conference announced the cancellation of the 2020 Big West Tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.
Despite NCAA recommendations, Cal Poly Athletics games will continue with fans
Cal Poly Athletics games will continue as usual until a university-wide decision is made, despite NCAA recommendations to close events to the public due to COVID-19 concerns.
How first year head coach Caroline Walters continued Cal Poly Volleyball’s success
When Cal Poly Volleyball needed a new head coach, Athletics Director Don Oberhelman knew to promote Caroline Walters immediately. “We didn’t even do a search,” Oberhelman said. “[Walters] was clearly ready at that point … that was one of the…
Cal Poly Volleyball’s Maia Dvoracek earns spot on U.S. National College team
After a breakout season that ended with being named a third team All-American, junior outside hitter Maia Dvoracek will join the United States National College Volleyball team this summer. “I haven’t had a smile off my face yet … It…
No. 8 Beach Volleyball to play first on-campus matches against ranked opponents at the Center of Effort Beach Volleyball Challenge
The No. 8 ranked Cal Poly Beach Volleyball team will play its first ever matches on the Cal Poly campus on Saturday, Feb. 29. Cal Poly will take on No. 6 Pepperdine at 5 p.m. and No. 9 LMU at…
Baseball brings a new lineup of starting pitchers into the 2020 season
A pair of juniors and a pair of true freshmen pitchers will need to transition into starters quickly in order to fill the biggest holes in Cal Poly Baseball’s roster. Junior righthander Taylor Dollard and junior southpaw Andrew Alvarez bring…
Cal Poly will lose records after NCAA denies appeal of textbook stipend violations
Cal Poly will be forced to vacate records after the NCAA upheld the decision to punish the program for misusing textbook scholarships as announced Thursday, Feb. 6. “We are deeply disappointed by the NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee’s decision to vacate…
Head coach John Smith and graduate guard Jamal Smith prepare to face former team
Old teammates will face off Thursday at the Cal Poly Men’s Basketball game, as head coach John Smith and graduate guard Jamal Smith will play against their former team for the first time.