“Disappointed, but not surprised.” When sociology and psychology senior Olivia Gore’s phone lit up with messages regarding a photo of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity member Kyler Watkins donning blackface next to another fraternity member in a bandana and a drawn-on…
Forestry senior wants to save SLO County’s oak trees
About fifty million trees are estimated to have been killed by Sudden Oak Death on the West Coast alone. That number is rising every day.
Update: Sheriff’s Office identifies one dead in fatal car accident just north of Cal Poly
The driver killed in the accident has been identified as 18-year-old Zachary Andrew Harris of South Lake Tahoe.
Men’s Colony inmate escaped, found 17 days later
The inmate was last seen headed northbound out of Cayucos at approximately 12 p.m.
Drops of Jupiter — Liberal studies senior project aims to inspire the next generation of scientists
Four students spent the summer listening to storms on Jupiter. Now, they’re seeing how they can implement their project at a local elementary school.
Lambda Phi Epsilon disaffiliated for hazing: bloodied knuckles, water submersion & alcohol
The university determined that disaffiliation is the only appropriate sanction and the national fraternity has indicated its support for Cal Poly’s findings and sanctions.
New Public Health major marries science and society
Freshmen will begin the major Fall 2018 and current students can transfer into the major starting Fall 2019.
New bill would allow drivers to choose driver’s license photo
The revenue from the fee would fund driver’s education for low-income drivers.
Mechanical engineering seniors win Applied Engineering Challenge
The challenge was to increase the efficiency of residential air conditioners.
Downtown San Luis Obispo bars asked to stop two-for-one drink specials
Creeky Tiki, Mother’s Tavern and SLO Brew are among the downtown bars affected.
Fellowship program offers students from all backgrounds a chance to work in state government
Applications for the Capital Fellows Program are due Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.