Last fall, cultural student organizations joined together to demand greater support for Indigenous students at the State of Indigeneity — a dialogue forum led by Indigenous students. Now, ASI student government is funding scholarships for Indigenous students. This comes in…
ASI bucks the stigma of mental health
Associated Students Inc. (ASI) hosted their annual “Buck the Stigma” care and wellness week from Oct. 11-15, aiming to beat the stigma around mental health conversations. “Midterms are oftentimes very difficult on individuals’ mental health, and the purpose behind many…
Cal Poly plans to switch to semesters
Cal Poly is set to be the final California State University campus to switch to semesters, despite years of pushback from the campus community. Calling it an “eventual transition,” University Spokesperson Cynthia Lambert said Cal Poly is still finalizing plans…
Cal Poly rises in the ranks of Forbes’ 2021 “America’s Top Colleges”
Forbes 2021 edition of “America’s top Colleges” awarded Cal Poly as the best public, master’s-level university in California. Among the various recognitions Cal Poly received in this edition, the university was notably awarded No. 7 in California, No. 17 in…
The damage dilemma: how a team of Cal Poly professors and students are helping wildfire victims with AI
A group of Cal Poly professors and students have created an artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to assess damaged buildings and homes after wildfires. The team hopes that their technology can be used to swiftly assess damaged buildings and aid…
Moderna booster approved for high-risk adults and 65+
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is now recommended for high-risk people 18 and older and individuals 65 and older, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 19-0…
Bike theft persists for Cal Poly students, who have little faith in police for help
Journalism freshman Kylee Brown said she woke up on Wednesday, Sept. 29, excited to ride her bike around campus to see where she could park it for her classes. When she walked up to the rack directly outside of Nipumuʔ…
First-ever CLA summer research symposium marks growing collaboration with College of Engineering
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) held their first-ever Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium in collaboration with the College of Engineering — highlighting more than $50,000 worth of summer research from Cal Poly students and faculty. The event, held on…
How a San Luis Obispo volunteer group reversed 79 opioid overdoses in three months
The SLO Bangers Syringe Exchange and Overdose Prevention Program, a countywide harm reduction volunteer group, released a quarterly report showing that the organization distributed hundreds of overdose prevention kits while helping to reverse 79 overdoses in the past three months.…
Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County burns 15,442 acres in three days, just 5% contained
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available. A brush fire that broke out west of Santa Barbara on Monday has burned 15,442 acres and is only 5% contained as of Wednesday.…
ASI prioritizes interacting with and listening to students in 2021-22 goals
Cal Poly’s Associated Students, Inc. student government leaders recently shared their priorities and goals for the 2021-22 school year, which emphasized interacting directly with the student body and listening to students. ASI student government is split into three branches —…