Conservative activists and student organizers clashed at Cal Poly during a Turning Point USA event featuring controversial speakers and intense protests regarding marginalized communities.
Category: Watch
Posted inWatch
Cal Poly Cat Program downsized due to relocation
The student-run Cal Poly Cat Program is working to rebuild and restore its capacity following a summer 2026 relocation to a renovated laboratory space that currently lacks running water.
Posted inNews
Faculty and staff to soon move in to new 34-home housing community, Vista Meadows
Cal Poly celebrated the dedication of Vista Meadows, a new 34-home faculty and staff housing project designed to provide more attainable living options near campus.
Posted inNews
Watch: Students and professors describe how they adapted to semester transition
Cal Poly’s transition from a quarter to a semester system has created mixed outcomes for students and faculty, ranging from internship scheduling conflicts and delayed graduations to increased instructional time and accelerated degree progress.
Posted inSeptember Print ’26
Students relocated to Poly Canyon Village apartments after delays in new housing construction
Cal Poly relocated several transfer and continuing students to overcrowded Poly Canyon Village apartments due to construction delays at the new Ĺ‚ktoĘ” building, ultimately offering affected students a fifty percent rent reduction.
Posted inSeptember Print ’26
Respire, Fire and Ice aims to bring a renewed sense of community to San Luis Obispo
A new wellness center called Respire, Fire and Ice opened its second location in San Luis Obispo, offering contrast therapy through saunas and cold plunges to foster community connection.
Posted inNews
Back2Bass comeback event fosters connection between Cal Poly clubs and progressive EDM
Cal Poly alumnus Bryan Lai hosted the Back2Bass Comeback event on September 12, featuring local DJs and Cal Poly’s United Movement dance club to promote progressive EDM and community building in San Luis Obispo.
Posted inSeptember Print ’26
Mustang Manglers: the revival of Cal Poly Men’s Soccer’s loyal fan base
The Mustang Manglers, a Cal Poly soccer supporter group, returned this season following the promotion of former club player Parker Mascott to the men’s soccer team for the 2026-27 season.
Posted inWatch
Cal Poly football’s live mascot tradition continues with Chase II
Cal Poly retired Chase, the university’s live mascot who ran onto the field before home football games for a decade. Chase II has now taken his place to continue the tradition. READ MORE: Cal Poly’s Chase the mustang bids farewell with a final gallop Chase II joined the Cal Poly herd after the university purchased […]
Posted inWatch
Watch: Table of Belonging event brings Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo communities together
The sounds of sizzling food, clinking utensils and conversations filled Sichuan Kitchen as Cal Poly students and San Luis Obispo community members gathered for the Table of Belonging event. Hosted by the City of San Luis Obispo’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Sichuan Kitchen, the event brought together six Cal Poly cultural clubs […]
Posted inTop Stories
Watch: Seven Cal Poly startups pitch to investors at Demo Day, concluding a summer program
Cal Poly student entrepreneurs showcased their startups during Demo Day on August 21st to connect with investors and begin fundraising efforts.