“I don’t feel sure that I’m gonna get a job by the time I graduate,” senior Nashali Vicente Lopez said. Lopez is one of many students preparing to graduate without a clear answer on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will affect her career. She started at Cal Poly as a computer science major to become a […]
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Cal Poly’s Turning Point USA chapter seeks dialogue and growth after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at a Utah college campus, causing the Cal Poly TPUSA chapter to double in size. Group aims to have open conversation and discourse.
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Cal Poly Maritime Academy sets sail with new leadership but same hands-on learning
Cal Poly Maritime Academy and Cal Poly have merged their administrations and will academically merge in one year, providing more financial stability, national recognition, and hands-on learning opportunities for students.
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Gerrymandering or safeguard? The political clash over Proposition 50
Proposition 50, a recent California ballot initiative, reflects both state politics and a larger national fight for control of Congress. The proposition addresses congressional district borders, which have an impact on who is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and which party ultimately controls the House. Republicans hold a narrow majority right now. Redistricting […]
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Cal Poly Basic Needs closed meal voucher applications within hours. Here’s why
Cal Poly Basic Needs closed applications for free meal vouchers due to a higher volume than usual, which Campus Health & Wellbeing says emphasizes the need for continued funding and expansion of basic needs programs to support food insecure students.
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Newsom warns California’s universities against accepting Trump’s higher education compact
California Governor Gavin Newsom has warned that any California schools who sign the Trump administration’s compact for higher education will be cut off financially from the state, while the compact outlines guidelines for participating universities to follow, including objective admissions and faculty hiring, and freezing tuition rates for five years.
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Pickle lovers gather at Laguna Lake for SLO Pickle Festival’s second year
The SLO Pickle Festival returned for its second year, drawing hundreds of attendees to enjoy pickle-themed activities and raise money for Meals That Connect, San Luis Obispo’s Senior Nutrition Program.
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Rec Center climbing park to reopen with fresh routes after construction
The ASI Poly Escapes Climbing Park will reopen on Oct. 6 after being closed for construction, and the staff has reset two major faces of the wall and scrubbed the wall in preparation for the reopening.
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Cal Poly and local pride center recognize LGBT History Month
Cal Poly is observing LGBT History Month this October with events hosted by the Pride Center and community partners, celebrating the resilience and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
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AT&T joins Cal Poly’s 5G network in Poly Canyon
AT&T has joined Cal Poly’s 5G Innovation Lab, which will expand wireless coverage in Poly Canyon, according to the university. Certification for the network was completed Aug. 5 after testing by an AT&T approved vendor. The certification process includes performance checks and 911 service verification.
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Porsche dealership hosts Cal Poly Racing Team for Cars & Coffee event
Cal Poly Racing Team showcased their student-built Formula and Baja vehicles at the Cars & Coffee event in San Luis Obispo, where they were met with enthusiasm from Porsche enthusiasts and club members.