Cal Poly has partnered with two predominantly Black high schools to provide opportunities for Black students to attend college, but students still struggle to feel a sense of belongingness at Cal Poly due to its historically white institution status.
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San Luis Obispo Police shot and killed man holding replica firearm
A San Luis Obispo police officer shot and killed a man who was holding a replica firearm on Saturday evening, and the officer has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
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Dance and determination: Inside United Movement’s intense ‘Hell Week’
As temperatures sink into the low 40’s mid-February, San Luis Obispo becomes a ghost town, with students and locals alike relishing in the luxury known as centralized heating. However, in the University Union Plaza, the steady thump of bass and synchronized footsteps wore on and on, with the echoes lasting until the early morning hours. […]
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Cal Poly Partners expands Technology Park with new collaborative facility
Cal Poly Technology Park has completed the second phase of its $12.2 million expansion with the opening of a new 16,200-square-foot building, which is intended to foster collaboration between students and industry partners and provide opportunities for job experience.
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Libertine Brewing Company keeps live music permit despite noise complaints
San Luis Obispo has upheld Libertine Brewing Company’s permit to host live music events, with only minor modifications to the permit, after a noise complaint was filed.
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Cal Poly’s first ever Field Quarter is happening this spring
Cal Poly professors from across majors are hosting a Field Quarter this spring, combining field botany, herpetology and ornithology into a single class, which will take students to state and national parks for weeks at a time.
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Black Student Union is returning to its roots of political activism
Cal Poly’s Black Student Union is shifting towards political activism after being inspired by the Afrikan Black Coalition Conference, and is striving to make Black voices heard on campus and in the community.
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Un proyecto de ley de la Asamblea de California busca restringir el trabajo de los agentes del ICE en las escuelas
Find the English version here. Traducido por Suri Moreno. Las personas que hayan trabajado o trabajen actualmente para el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE) no podrán trabajar para los sistemas escolares de California, incluida Cal Poly, si se aprueba un nuevo proyecto de ley en la legislatura. La […]
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California Assembly bill seeks to restrict ICE agents from working in schools
California Assembly Bill 1627, titled “MELT ICE”, would prevent former and current ICE employees from working in California school systems, including Cal Poly, if passed.
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Cal Poly Police ramps up enforcement on electric scooter ban
Cal Poly students are increasingly being cited for using electric scooters on campus, which is a violation of the university’s ban on their use, and can result in a fine of $234 or attending a Skateboard/Bicycle Diversion class.
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Cal Poly pitcher Griffin Naess named to Baseball America’s Team of the Week
Cal Poly Baseball pitcher Griffin Naess was named to Baseball America’s Week 2 National Team of the Week after his stellar one-hit performance in Friday’s home opener against Washington State University. He set a career-high of 14 strikeouts and earned Big West Pitcher of the Week for the second time in his career.