The city of San Luis Obispo set up COVID-19 safe activities that you can do with your significant other this Valentine’s Day. The Downtown SLO Business Association has made it their mission this year to make holidays special with their initiative of “light up downtown,” in lieu of the normal events the city used to […]
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How Cal Poly students celebrate Galentine’s Day
As the newest variation of Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day has become the trend for female friends. Cal Poly students share how they plan on spending Galentine’s Day and why they think it is even better than Valentines Day itself.
The Goodwill Bins: Long lines and low prices
The Goodwill Bins are known for their low prices, but would you get up at 7 a.m. to save your place in line for a good deal? The regulars would and do every week. The customers tend to be on the hunt for vintage clothes, cheap furniture and anything of value. The Goodwill Bins price […]
Senior Project Spotlight: Bringing Black stories to the stage
Marlena Jackson-Retondo is an English senior writing a play for her senior project. Since Black experiences are rarely highlighted in the theatre, Jackson-Retondo wrote about the lives of a Black couple at home away from the white gaze. She said she is passionate about her vignette styled play that will be grounded in music and plans […]
Cal Poly Football winter camp temporarily shuts down
This gave the Mustangs less than one month to prepare for their season opener of their six-game Big Sky Conference schedule.
Cal Poly students handle midterms without the library
Last year, students flocked to Kennedy Library during midterm season to find a quiet space to study. But the library has been closed for almost a year now, and some students are having trouble creating a study space as productive as the library.
Students and parents hesitate to rent off campus for the fall
After a long virtual year, the search for off-campus housing looks different than it has in the past. Some parents want their students to have a college experience, but they also find it difficult to make a financial commitment.
Gov. Gavin Newsom lifts stay at home orders, Paso Robles restaurants struggle
Restaurants in Paso Robles were struggling during the second shutdown, so many continued to allow customers to dine-in, going against COVID-19 safety guidelines that only allowed takeout. Local business owners share why they made the decision to stay open.
Women’s March SLO celebrates election wins with virtual rally
Women’s March SLO hosted a virtual rally — “Power Up Democracy” — on Jan. 23 via Facebook Live and YouTube. The online format allowed for elected officials like State Senator Toni Atkins to attend. Women’s March SLO co-founder Dawn Addis says the event was incredibly gratifying and allowed people to come together and connect despite […]
Cal Poly construction projects continue despite COVID-19
Without large groups of students on campus, construction crews are able to complete projects with fewer disruptions. The William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation and other campus projects have accelerated over the past few months, with minor setbacks, and virtual work that has provided a streamlined workflow.
Pandemic Relief Bill Simplifies FAFSA
Cal Poly still has funds left over from the first stimulus package, and the university will have to allocate about $7 million towards student relief aid with the second stimulus package.

