Sal Vulcano’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) stand-up comedy show sold out in approximately one minute, leaving many students disappointed and wishing there was a way to sign up in advance to ensure tickets are not resold.
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Freshmen at Cal Poly have a chance to switch dining plans for a limited time
Freshmen students at Cal Poly have the opportunity to adjust their dining plans from Oct. 16 to Nov. 13 to better suit their campus dining routines.
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Cal Poly Professor to host reading of new novel ‘Soda Lake’
Reflecting on his creative process, Hampsey said the nature of his artistic expression is grounded in more than 40 years of teaching British romanticism, classical Greece and the existential tradition in the English department.
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New federal rules and CalFresh funding cuts may leave Cal Poly students without food assistance
CalFresh, California’s Department of Social Services’ SNAP program, has been affected by the Trump administration’s new reconciliation bill, resulting in the termination of the CalFresh Healthy Living program and stricter eligibility requirements for students, leaving many in need of assistance.
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Cal Poly alum’s payload soars to 37,000 feet on Dawn Aerospace’s Aurora Spaceplane
George Harrison, an aerospace engineering alum, designed part of a payload that flew on Dawn Aerospace’s Aurora Spaceplane, which was the first U.S. student-built system to fly on the spaceplane and the first commercial flight for Dawn Aerospace.
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Cal Poly professor launches new book that explores surfing from an Indigenous perspective
Two Cal Poly professors released a book, “Waves of Belonging: Indigeneity, Race, and Gender in the Surfing Lineup,” which deconstructs the colonial, white, masculine narrative around surfing through humanities and historical lenses, while centering Indigeneity.
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Cal Poly announces on-campus farm store opening in 2027 after $5 million pledge from Driscoll’s
A university press release announced that Driscoll’s would pledge $5 million to fund a new farm store on campus opening in 2027.
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College of Engineering hosts British baroness and climate activist to talk about policy and technology
Baroness Bryony Worthington, a British environmental campaigner and member of the U.K. House of Lords, visited Cal Poly to share her expertise in climate policy and technology, and to encourage students to stay engaged in governance and collective decision-making.
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Emergency flash flood and tornado warnings issued for San Luis Obispo County
Update Oct. 13, 11:28 p.m.: The National Weather Service sent out an emergency alert to San Luis Obispo residents at 11:22 p.m. issuing a tornado warning until 12:15 a.m. This story was updated at 11:28 p.m. to add additional context about the tornado warning. San Luis Obispo County issued an emergency flash flood warning Monday. […]
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California law eases college admissions for eligible high school students
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 640, establishing the CSU Direct Admission Program, which will automatically enroll qualified high school students into California State Universities without the need for an application.
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Cal Poly launches new campus safety app ‘Mustang Safe’ to replace ‘Rave Guardian’
Cal Poly launched Mustang Safe, on Sept. 19, to replace the existing campus safety app, Rave Guardian. This change comes after Cal Poly introduced Rave Guardian two years ago in January 2022. According to the Cal Poly Police Department website, the app provides “a more holistic approach to campus safety and wellbeing.” The website’s report […]