The CDC updated the guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals on May 16, stating that they are allowed to resume activities they did prior to the pandemic without wearing masks or staying six feet apart, except where it’s required by law.…
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Cal Poly Cheer Returns In Person For Competition Season
After a year of almost no in-person performances, Cal Poly’s cheer team was back in April for competition season. Cal Poly cheer captain Edith Cui said despite the lost time due to the coronavirus pandemic, the team performed well at…
California keeps stricter COVID-19 mask mandate despite new CDC guidelines
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eased masking guidelines for fully-vaccinated people. However, California plans to keep stricter masking requirements in place until the state’s economy is fully reopened on June 15. This is the…
“Nowhere to go”: Morro Bay homeless encampment on Vistra-owned land destroyed
kcpr913news · Energy company bulldozes homeless encampment Audio by Marcus Cocova On and off for four years, 70-year-old Kevin Miller would stay with 20 to 30 others at an encampment near Morro Creek, living off small amounts of social security,…
A look back on the last four years: seniors reflect on their time at Cal Poly
For the past four or so years, the class of 2021 has been through many ups and downs together. A few seniors reflect on what Cal Poly has meant to them, their favorite memories and advice for underclassmen. kcpr913news ·…
New construction project coming to Shell Beach
kcpr913news · New construction project coming to Shell Beach The Coastal Commission for San Luis Obispo County has approved construction at Shell Beach near the intersection of Morro Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. This project has been approved as bluff failure…
Students to host walk in honor of Kristin Smart
Following the recent trial about the Kristin Smart murder, students are hosting a walk to raise awareness about Kristin Smart’s story May 25th, at 6:30 p.m. on the corner of Foothill Blvd and Crandall Way, and end at the corner of Grand Avenue and Perimeter Road, according to the Facebook event. The event will be following COVID-19 guidelines, and all participants must wear a mask.
Cal Poly students living in India reflect on recent surge in Coronavirus cases there
In India, death rates are climbing as the country suffers from a new COVID-19 variant and lack of resources. Mustang News’s Sophie Lincoln spoke with Cal Poly students who are living in India about their experiences as lockdowns remain in…
ASI to vote on creating a Secretary of Accessibility
The Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors will vote to decide if they should create a Secretary of Accessibility on Wednesday, May 19. The purpose of the Secretary of Accessibility would be to promote accessibility and disability awareness on…
The California recall election, explained
Gov. Gavin Newsom is fighting for his political career as a Republican-backed petition to recall the California governor recently surpassed the signature threshold to qualify for an election. At the time this article was written, at least 1,626,042 of the…
A Playlist for Every SLO-cal Adventure
This post was originally featured on KCPR.org. There is always something to do while in SLO and always something to listen to while doing those things! Whether you’re spending a hot sunny day at the beach, on campus walking to…