Nearly 11,000 people attended the Morning on the Green concert at Cal Poly, resulting in 10 hospitalizations due to intoxication and one head injury, with 19 citations and one arrest issued by the San Luis Obispo Police Department for various nuisance order violations.
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Room to grow: Students express concerns over study spaces as Cal Poly prepares to increase student enrollment
Cal Poly plans to enroll 25,000 students by 2030, but the Kennedy Library’s study spaces have not kept up with the growing population, making it difficult for students to find a place to study.
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What you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day 2026
Morning on The Green will return to Cal Poly’s Lower Sports Complex on March 14th, featuring performers Walker and Royce and Odd Mob, with attendees needing to pick up wristbands and adhering to strict campus restrictions and safety enhancement zones.
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Cal Poly students assigned freedom of expression training
Cal Poly has assigned all students a Cal Poly Freedom of Expression training to be completed by June 7. It is intended to help students better understand First Amendment rights, learn how to exchange views in an atmosphere of respect and civility and become aware of campus policies.
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San Luis Obispo to close streets, increase enforcement ahead of Morning on the Green
San Luis Obispo officials are implementing road closures, increased law enforcement, and doubled fines for violations in order to prevent large street gatherings during the annual St. Fratty’s Day celebrations near Cal Poly this weekend.
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Statewide skilled trade workers strike prompts Cal State shift on withheld raises
A four-day strike by skilled trade workers across the California State University system prompted CSU leadership to signal a commitment to honor contractual raises. The statement came during a hearing last month with the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance. “We’ll provide all our world class faculty and staff with much deserved compensation […]
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Cal Poly receives ‘D’ in antisemitism prevention amid AEPi incident aftermath
The Anti-Defamation League gave Cal Poly a “D” for its handling of antisemitism — a continuation of last year’s failing grades. The grade comes after a reported hate crime happened at a Jewish fraternity house last month. The U.S.-based, nonprofit organization aims to fight antisemitism and releases an annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, an assessment […]
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Abnormally high temperatures to hit San Luis Obispo this week
A heat wave advisory has been issued for San Luis Obispo and parts of Santa Barbara County, with temperatures expected to reach 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit, 20-30 degrees higher than typical for this time of year.
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California Assembly bill proposes new mileage-based fee for drivers
California is considering a new mileage tax to replace the current gas tax, which could increase vehicle taxes for commuters and impact affordability and road safety for Californians.
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New Linnaea’s Cafe kiosk announced at State of Downtown meeting
Linnaea’s Cafe is opening a new kiosk, Slodega, in the Mission Plaza, featuring a New York bodega-inspired menu and outdoor dining area, while the Cultural Arts Parking Structure will open on March 17th with free parking for the first 28 days.
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Growing enrollment exacerbates Cal Poly parking supply
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.