Every year employees begin to transform the Cambria Pines Lodge into a winter wonderland over the summer.
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SLOMotion Film holds third film screening “Climb On”
Climbers and non-climbers alike gathered in Mission Plaza Saturday, Nov. 9 to watch “Climb On,” a SLOMotion Film series of six short films all inspired by rock climbing. Although “climb” is in the screening’s name, the topics of each film ranged from exploring nature to climate change. “In one night you’re going to see six […]
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Union suspects racial profiling after email alleges UPD handcuffed faculty member of color
The California Faculty Association (CFA) suspects University Police racially profiled a faculty member of color during a traffic stop, according to an email obtained by Mustang News sent to all union members Thursday, Nov. 14. But after an initial search, University Police cannot find any incidents matching the description. After being pulled over earlier this […]
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Two new streetlights installed near campus, with nine more on the way
The walk home for many students got a little brighter earlier this month with the installation of two new street lights near campus. The City of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works has installed one at Hathway Avenue and Via Carta near the Recreation Center’s beach volleyball courts and another at Grand Avenue and […]
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Restaurant roundup: Here are the new eateries that opened downtown in 2019
A total of 20 new businesses — including restaurants, bars and thrift stores — opened up in downtown San Luis Obispo in 2019. All stores have either filled vacant lots or replaced old businesses, such as Forever 21 and Chipotle.
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Proposed quantitative math requirement could impact CSU admissions, but not Cal Poly’s
The California State University (CSU) is considering requiring applicants to take an additional course in quantitative reasoning in high school, but critics say it would disproportionately affect underrepresented student populations. Currently, the CSU only requires incoming students to have a minimum of three years of math. The proposed requirement would mean high school students, beginning […]
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New parking garage and theatre coming to downtown SLO
A theatre and parking garage will be built downtown as the SLO City Council approved the project with a 3-0 vote Tuesday night. The 50-foot tall parking structure will sit on the corner of Nipomo and Palm Street, and contain 404 parking spots, 43 electric vehicle charging stations and 32 bike parking spots, according to […]
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A student’s battle with mental health and an attempted suicide played a part in her disciplinary probation
On Dec. 5, 2018 Ashley Rios attempted suicide by alcohol poisoning. Five days later, she was placed on disciplinary probation for having marijuana and alcohol in her residence hall room the night she tried to take her life.
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Student organizations propose Stenner Creek ‘rape tunnel’ renovation
Currently, the only way to cross the murky water is by student-built structures that are constantly on the verge of collapse.
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Power restored to campus after hour-long blackout
Update: 3 p.m. PG&E restored the electrical feed to Cal Poly at 2:20 p.m., according to a campus-wide emergency notification. Cal Poly teams worked to restore power to the campus core and electricity was on throughout campus by 3 p.m. “All academic and regular operations will resume as scheduled,” the campus emergency notification read. Original […]
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With nearly 3,000 plants, the Cal Poly Poinsettia Project is in full bloom
Two students, two teachers and a few horticulture unit employees are growing 2,500 to 3,000 poinsettias to sell in mid-December.