Rusty Hicks, chair of the democratic party, wrote an open letter asking candidates without the ability to win to drop out of the upcoming California gubernatorial race. “If you do not have a viable path to make it to the General Election, do not file to place your name on the ballot for the Primary […]
California Democratic Party Chair urges trailing candidates to drop out of gubernatorial election
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San Luis Obispo Police officer shot man within seconds of arrival, new footage shows
On February 28, San Luis Obispo police officers responded to five 911 calls and fatally shot 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr. after he pointed a replica firearm at them.
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Students disrupt conservative, debate-style Reawaken USA booth on Dexter Lawn
Reawaken USA, a faith-based conservative movement, visited Cal Poly as part of a tour to promote their values, drawing mixed reactions from students, some of whom protested the event and the messages it promoted.
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University officials clarify use of Flock Safety cameras amid student backlash
Cal Poly has partnered with Flock Safety to provide image and video surveillance to its campus, and the university has data sharing turned off, though it can be switched on if requested by law enforcement through a lawful court order.
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The SLOw night life: What to do after the party gets rolled early
Yes, it’s a bummer when the party gets rolled just as it gets going. Still, after some experience, I’ve learned that mourning a 9 p.m. shutdown is pointless. Instead, here are some tried-and-true alternatives for salvaging your weekend.
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Cal Poly Track and Field opens outdoor season with nine event wins at Gaucho Relays
Cal Poly Track and Field made its outdoor season debut this past weekend at the UC Santa Barbara Gaucho Relays.
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All-American Cal Poly wrestler Zeth Romney talks last year’s NCAA success, recent injury
After moving up to the 141-pound weight class at the beginning of this season, Romney was in and out of the lineup until he suffered a UCL tear at the Ken Craft Midlands Championships in the final days of December.
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Every continent covered: The engineering behind Cal Poly’s global roster
Hamad Mousa planted his foot on the hardwood, his sneakers squeaking beneath him as he rose off the ground and launched a shot towards the basket. His three-pointer bounced off the rim, but Guzman Vasilic – another one of Cal Poly’s eight international players – raced to the ball and collected the rebound. “Look at […]
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Chemistry professor works on curing diseases with Cal Poly students
Professor Scott Eagon has been researching cures for diseases such as malaria, cancer, and leishmaniasis for the past 20 years, while also teaching chemistry courses at Cal Poly and leading research groups for undergraduate students interested in pharmaceuticals.
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Aerospace professor’s dream takes flight with student-built airplane
Aerospace professor Eric Paton and his students successfully launched the student-built airplane, named Velma, at the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport after a fifteen month long project of building an airplane from a RANS Aircraft plane building kit.
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Cal Poly Wrestling wins three individual Pac-12 Championships, sends four to the NCAA Tournament
Hosting its first conference championships in 21 years, Cal Poly walked away with not only three Pac-12 champions, but four spots guaranteed for the NCAA tournament.