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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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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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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Student club gears up for satellite launch into orbit
Students are working on projects all over campus, but not many can say their project leaves the planet. A student-made satellite developed at Cal Poly’s PolySat Lab is scheduled to launch into space on March 29 aboard a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, according to PolySat Education and Outreach Director Sage Russell. Students […]
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BSU Historian reflects on legacy, community during Black History Month
The Black Student Union at Cal Poly has been working to preserve Black history on campus through the documentation of the organization’s history and the hosting of events such as the African Black Coalition Conference, while also providing resources and support for Black students.
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Just a bill: a breakdown of California’s legislative process
California’s Senate Bills and Assembly Bills impact all avenues of the state, including state-funded universities, like Cal Poly.
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La semana de Bach de Cal Poly demuestra música e instrumentos históricos
Find the English version here. Traducido por Addie Uhl. Mientras los de Cal Poly están en prisa en el quarter de invierno, los estudiantes, la facultad y los obreros celebran la semana de Bace. Este año, la semana de Bach duró del 22 de enero hasta el 24, que tenía clases magistrales y espectáculos que […]
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Turning seaweed into sustainability: Ecoplasticity shapes the future of eco-friendly products
When Mayela Fernandez used to visit the Caribbean with her family, she witnessed the effects of sargassum, a decomposing seaweed that releases toxic chemicals into the air. Piles of decaying brown seaweed stretched across the shore, filling the air with a noticeable stench. Since 2011, several coastal zones from Cancun to Havana to Miami have […]