Gov. Gavin Newsom defied the NCAA and many universities by signing a bill Monday, Sept. 30 that gives California student-athletes the opportunity to profit off their own likeness or image. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023. SB-206 was signed into law by Newsom on LeBron James’ talk show “The Shop.” James, along with […]
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SLO Climate Strike pushes for policy change at county level
People from all over San Luis Obispo County gathered outside the county courthouse to take part in the second global climate strike Friday, Sept. 27. San Luis Obispo’s strike was part of a global day of action in which over 6 million people participated in rallies across 123 countries, all participating for the cause of […]
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Dog shot by San Luis Obispo Police is now dead
A dog died on the evening of Sept. 26 after being shot by a San Luis Obispo Police officer during a burglary investigation earlier that morning. Police officers were responding to reports of a burglary happening on the 600 block of Santa Rosa St. Sept. 26 when they noticed a dog off its leash, according […]
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Cal Poly staffer returns to campus following near-death crash last year
On Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, Cross Cultural Centers coordinator Lilianne Tang was severely injured in a car crash that nearly killed her. While crossing the street in downtown San Luis Obispo, Tang was suddenly struck by a speeding car and forced underneath the vehicle. “I couldn’t breathe and was tasting blood,” Tang said of the […]
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Cal Poly Career Services opens a new student-to-alumni career networking site
Cal Poly’s career services has teamed up with alumni engagement to create a new online source for students to connect with alumni for mentoring and career advice
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Campus Dining starting to bring local businesses on campus with SloDoCo pop-up this week
As part of a new Campus Dining initiative to bring variety to food on campus, SloDoCo will have a pop-up stand in the lobby of 805 Kitchen until Friday, Sept. 27. The booth is accepting PolyCards for payment. The SloDoCo pop-up menu consists of 15 donuts, including the cinnabomb, vegan cake, baked gluten-free, assorted old […]
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Recreation Center lap pool is now open after summer closure
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Recreation Center lap pool, which was closed during the summer for re-plastering and concrete pouring, has reopened. Lap pool users will not notice any differences, according to ASI director of facilities management Ron Skamfer. Only the degrading materials, including the plaster and concrete, were replaced. The pool is visually and […]
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RIP SecureMustang Wireless — eduroam WiFi here to stay
Information Technology Services (ITS) replaced SecureMustangWireless and WifiSetup Sept. 8 with a new “eduroam” network.
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Cal Poly is $60 million away from Power of Doing fundraising goal
Cal Poly is only $60 million away from its $700 million fundraising campaign goal.
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Cal Poly now uses cameras to enforce parking. Here’s how it works
You no longer need to display a plastic placard on your mirror to park on campus.
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Cal Poly students join global call to combat climate change, on-campus strike
Students, faculty and San Luis Obispo residents gathered on Cal Poly’s Dexter Lawn on Friday, Sept. 20 as part of a global initiative to fight climate change. The demonstration, organized locally by Sunrise Movement Central Coast and San Luis Obispo County Youth for Environmental Action, took place in tandem with the international Global Climate Strike. […]