Update 9:30 p.m.: Law enforcement have cleared the area and Santa Rosa Street has reopened to traffic. Video by Brady Caskey Update 8:45 p.m.: San Luis Obispo Police Chief Deanna Cantrell said the protests were declared an “unlawful assembly” after it was determined there were public safety risks. “The protest was mostly peaceful and lasted […]
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Local golf courses adjust to social distancing standards to ensure play
Local golf courses have adjusted to the social distancing standards to ensure players can still enjoy the game. For many courses this means only one rider is allowed in each golf cart, unless married or with a young child. In attempts to discourage out-of-town visitors from coming to local courses, many places are implementing “locals only” […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 271 cases of COVID-19
San Luis Obispo County has 271 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday, June 1 — up two cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health. Of the total cases, 12 patients are at home in isolation and 253 patients have recovered. Five are currently hospitalized, three of which are in intensive care. There has […]
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New Pride Crosswalk on Mustang Way
The Cal Poly Pride Center and Associated Students Inc. (ASI) painted a rainbow crosswalk on Mustang Way to recognize the LGBTQ+ community. “This is symbolizing a path to progress for where we are heading as a campus. Being more inclusive. Being more accessible. And being more equitable,” Lead Coordinator for Campus LGBTQ+ Initiatives Samuel Byrd […]
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Long walks and TikToks: How a computer science senior is finding peace during the pandemic
Mya Hauck never knew how much social interaction she needed until COVID-19 yanked the mat from under her, leaving her dazed, quarantined and sorely longing for the daily hugs from loved ones that became forbidden virtually overnight.
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How a graduating senior from China has been affected by COVID-19
Wang was juggling interviews and job hunting when the COVID-19 pandemic canceled his final quarter of college, his graduation ceremony and any certainty he had about his post-graduate plans.
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Hundreds protest violence against people of color in San Luis Obispo
Hundreds of protestors gathered in Mitchell Park on May 31 at 1 p.m. in solidarity with George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes. R.A.C.E Matters SLO organized the rally to protest “violence and injustice against black and brown people in America,” according to a Facebook post. “How […]
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How couples cope with COVID-19
Nothing will test the strength of your relationship like a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the dynamics of many romantic relationships, including those of Cal Poly students. Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have created a new set of challenges for some couples, while bringing others closer together. Aerospace engineering senior Lacey Davis […]
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Thanks to COVID-19, the show must go on livestream
The San Luis Obispo music industry has adapted to the pandemic with livestream performances and making their music available online.
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Community members stand in solidarity with George Floyd
Community members lined the corner of Santa Rosa St. and Walnut St. Saturday morning in solidarity with George Floyd — the man who died after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee to Floyd’s neck. Approximately 40 activists were present on the corner by the San Luis Obispo Police station. Many held signs and had […]
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RA’s adapt to COVID-19
Residential Advisors (RA’s) who decided to stay in the dorms during the shelter-at-home order saw a shift in responsibilities. Jordan Bouskos, a second year psychology major, is an RA in PCV who chose to stay on campus for the remainder of the year. At the start of spring quarter, Bouskos’s floor buzzed with 86 students. […]