While two Mustangs set personal records, the Cal Poly Women’s Track and Field team did not have any members advance further after competing in the first round of the NCAA Track & Field Championships from May 23-25. Senior Miranda Daschian, senior Katie Izzo, junior Abibat Rahman-Davies and sophomore Brooke Tjerrild represented Cal Poly in […]
Track and Field members set personal records at the NCAA West Regionals
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How noise ordinances have affected San Luis Obispo’s music scene
The windows of a house on Jeffrey Drive are boarded up with mattress pads. The interior feels like a sauna, and the air is filled with moisture — and driving power chords. Since San Luis Obispo’s 2010 noise ordinance was enacted, life for some students has drastically changed to avoid complaint tickets costing up to […]
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Only clear bags allowed in spring commencement ceremonies as new rule takes effect
A clear bag policy will take effect for the first time during the upcoming spring commencement ceremonies at Alex G. Spanos Stadium on June 15 and 16. The policy limits each individual to one clear bag or small clutch. Prohibited items include backpacks, tote bags, purses, fanny packs and camera bags, to name a few. […]
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Football remains undecided on their next quarterback
With quarterback Khaleel Jenkins graduating, Cal Poly Football is now faced with an important question: Who will be the starting quarterback next year? Although head coach Tim Walsh and his staff have not named a frontrunner, it appears that junior Jake Jeffrey, sophomore Kyle Reid and redshirt freshman Jalen Hamler are the candidates being considered. “Jalen […]
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How one student is helping to combat sex trafficking with virtual reality
The stress of being a police officer is undeniable, especially in diffusing a sex trafficking situation. One mistake can spell danger for yourself and your community. In virtual reality, however, those mistakes can be reversed ー it gives you an “extra life,” so to speak. That is why Marco Zuniga is creating a virtual training […]
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Extra graduation tickets bought off other students could be invalidated by the university
Some students are scrambling to find tickets for their large families for the Spring 2019 Commencement ceremony and resorting to buying tickets from others. However, university officials say it is against Cal Poly’s rules. According to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier, reselling tickets is a potential violation of the student code of conduct, specifically misappropriation of […]
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Sigma Alpha Mu is not coming to campus (for now)
Speculation that Jewish fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu was planning to open a chapter at Cal Poly and that they purchased the Alpha Omicron Pi House have been proven false. According to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier there is no plan in place at this time for development of a Sigma Alpha Mu chapter on campus. There […]
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Proposal indicates Cal Poly student parking permit prices will rise next year
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is proposing a 5 percent increase in parking pass prices for the 2019-20 academic year, but the changes are not official yet. The proposed increase translates to students paying an additional $10 per quarter, or $30 annual increase. Between commuter and residential permits, this is expected to generate $87,000 of […]
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15 year-old pop star Grace VanderWaal headlined part two of Spring Fever
Singer-songwriter and winner of NBC’s 11th season of America’s Got Talent Grace VanderWaal headlined part two of Spring Fever, an on-campus concert series hosted by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), at 7 p.m. Friday, May 31 in the University Union (UU) Plaza. At 12 years old, Vanderwaal stole America’s heart when she auditioned for America’s Got […]
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Student raises $32,000 for homeless coalition on streaming website
Before heading downtown for her 21st birthday bar crawl, agricultural communication junior Maya Higa spent six hours streaming on Twitch to raise more than $32,000 for the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC). With the original goal to raise $1,000, Higa broadcasted from 3 p.m. until after 9 p.m. Friday, May 24 while her friends gathered […]
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Christopher Blevins: Racing from the desk to the dirt
If someone unknowingly sat next to Christopher Blevins in one of their classes, they wouldn’t expect him to be one of the most exciting young prospects in competitive mountain biking, or that he’s likely competing in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.