As Halloween approaches, Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD) and the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) are preparing: More officers will be on duty and double fines are a threat. According to Cal Poly University Spokesperson Matt Lazier, UPD will handle Halloween the same as in past years, with extra officers on patrol […]
More officers and double fines leading up to Halloween
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Cal Poly students race for the fastest human powered vehicle
The asphalt is just beginning to heat up as the sun rises above Battle Mountain, Nevada. The early morning rays reflect brightly off vans and trucks sparsely dotting Nevada State Route 305. A team of Italian college students from Polytechnic of Torino throw open the doors of their Sprinter van to reveal what appears to […]
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Women’s Volleyball freshmen are exceeding expectations
The freshmen of the Cal Poly women’s volleyball team have so far exceeded expectations. Despite being thrust into the challenge of playing for the 2017 Big West Conference champions, the two freshman starters, Avalon DeNecochea and Meredith Phillips, have only added to the Mustangs’ success. DeNecochea is second in the Big West in assists per set with 10.35 and […]
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Food insecurity on campus: It’s real
One in three Cal Poly students struggle with food insecurity. The solution begins with the financial mechanics of Cal Poly’s administration.
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How the Establishment and its 19 occupants are becoming a model for sustainable living
The thought of willingly sharing three bathrooms, one kitchen and a living space with 18 other people might seem like someone’s worst nightmare. But those living in the Establishment thrive off living cooperatively amongst a group.
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How fire retardant is affecting Cal Poly’s biodiversity as brush fires plague the area
An associate professor’s study is analyzing biodiversity and plant growth in the wake of hillside fires at Cal Poly.
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Students for Quality Education protest County Sheriff Ian Parkinson, call for end to police negligence
“Give up your job, give it to someone who is more capable and actually cares about people’s lives,” SQE President Gianna Bissa said, calling for Sheriff Ian Parkinson’s resignation.
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Poly Playbook: Volleyball sets program record and Cross Country prepares for Big West Championships,
Poly Playbook anchor Maya MacGregor has all the Cal Poly sports updates for this week.
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Flash mob at Farmer’s Market calls ‘Attention’ to voting
“What better way to collaborate than dance?” Women’s March SLO Coordinator Ellen Morrison said. “It’s much easier to collaborate these days if you don’t have to talk to each other.”
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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.
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Blue Water Task Force helps beach-goers know when the water is safe
Find out how much harmful bacteria is in the ocean’s weekly with the help of the Blue Water Task Force.