Panelists in Ohio approved new U.S. House Districts Friday, the same day Virginia senators approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would let lawmakers draw congressional districts. These developments come amid nationwide gerrymandering efforts, with California’s special election for Proposition 50 early next week. READ MORE: What to expect from our Proposition 50 coverage These initiatives […]
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Student-created Fridaymap hopes to help Cal Poly students discover hidden gems
Cal Poly student Bowman Edebohls created Fridaymap, a website that allows students to mark places in and around San Luis Obispo on a map and share what they are up to.
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California senators introduce $23 billion proposal to support state scientific and medical research
California State Universities are facing millions in funding losses due to NIH cuts, which has led California Democrats to propose a plan to allocate $23 billion in funding for medical and scientific research to create a state equivalent of the NSF and NIH.
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Cal Poly wants to enroll 25k students by 2030. Here’s how they plan on supporting them
Currently, Cal Poly has 22,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students enrolled, according to university data. The university is on track to enroll 25,000 students by 2030, according to Harris.
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Mustang Family Weekend and ‘Halloweekend’ coincide at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s Mustang Family Weekend is coinciding with Halloween weekend for the second year in a row, causing some students to have mixed reactions due to the overlap of events.
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Cal Poly’s new modular residence halls rise on campus
Cal Poly has begun construction on its modular student housing complex, the largest of its kind in the US, which is expected to open in fall 2026 and fall 2027.
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Cal Poly alumnus to pilot Artemis II mission to the moon
Victor Glover, a Cal Poly graduate, will be the pilot for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is set to test the Orion Spacecraft’s flight fitness and life support as it journeys into deep space, and is expected to launch in April 2026.
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Cal Poly Food Pantry sees 25% surge in visits amid growing food insecurity
Cal Poly’s food pantry has seen a 25% increase in visits compared to last fall, with over 80,000 students visiting annually, and is taking steps to increase capacity and promote student enrollment in order to provide food assistance to the 39.5% of Cal Poly students facing food insecurity.
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Former Cal Poly administrator, current Bike SLO Executive Director charged with lewd act on a child
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. This article discusses topics that may be hard for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Richard Ellison pleaded not guilty to a felony charge for a lewd act with a child under 14 years old, according to San Luis Obispo court records. Ellison […]
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ASI Events to host Connor Wood for free student show
ASI Events is bringing viral comedian Connor Wood to perform and answer audience questions on Nov. 4 in the Chumash Auditorium. Tickets are free for students, who can register to attend the show starting Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.
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Government shutdown may delay CalFresh benefits for students
CalFresh benefits for Cal Poly students may be delayed due to the government shutdown, leaving nearly 6,300 students without food assistance for November, while Cal Poly Cares and SLO Food Bank are offering short-term financial assistance and increased food production to those in need.