Students at Cal Poly are struggling to find parking on campus due to limited spots and high demand, resulting in increased stress and financial burden for those who rely on permits to park.
Growing enrollment exacerbates Cal Poly parking supply
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Timeline: History of St. Fratty’s Day at Cal Poly
St. Fratty’s Day in San Luis Obispo has evolved from informal house parties into a coordinated public safety effort involving campus festivals, Safety Enhancement Zones, multi-agency policing and significant spending, following the examples of Poly Royal and Mardi Gras which were cancelled due to unrest.
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Cal Poly Baseball kicks off Big West Conference play with sweep over Hawai’i
Conference play is underway for Cal Poly Baseball, as they traveled to the University of Hawai’i for a three game set over the weekend, ending in a sweep in favor of the Mustangs (8-7).
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Waves of feminism on the Central Coast
Part One The Diva Cup Community Helplessly trying to untangle the hooks locking her in the impact zone, then middle schooler Sierra Emrick realized she was stuck and needed immediate help. At a Pismo Pier surf contest, Emrick got her bun mangled in a mess of gear from nearby fishermen. She locked eyes with a […]
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La Policía de San Luis Obispo disparó y mató a un hombre que portaba una réplica de un arma de fuego
Find the English version here. Traducido por Haydee Villanueva. Un agente de la policía de San Luis Obispo disparó y mató a un hombre que sujetaba una réplica de un arma de fuego el sábado por la tarde. A eso de las 4:46 p.m., el Departamento de Policía de San Luis Obispo recibió varias llamadas […]
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Detrás de escena de la producción y preparación de United Movement para Illuminate 2026
Find the English version here. Traducido por Sophia Neal. Son casi las 12 de la mañana en Cal Poly, pero en los muelles de carga del Centro de Artes Escénicas (PAC), la música no se ha detenido. Illuminate, la muestra de danza más grande dirigida por estudiantes en Cal Poly, organizada por el equipo de danza United Movement, reúne a decenas de artistas que representan diversas culturas en dos espectáculos en el escenario del PAC. Mientras el público ve una producción pulida, la presentación está […]
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California Democratic Party Chair urges trailing candidates to drop out of gubernatorial election
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 […]
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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.