A four-day strike by skilled trade workers across the California State University system prompted CSU leadership to signal a commitment to honor contractual raises. The statement came during a hearing last month with the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance. “We’ll provide all our world class faculty and staff with much deserved compensation […]
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JDAWG SAYS: Rate your professor
SATIRE: Students should rate their professors on their attire, technical skills, office hours, hygiene, career stories and required textbooks.
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LIVE: Men’s Basketball Big West Tournament
Just south of the City of Lights, Cal Poly is set to square off against UC San Diego at Lee’s Family Forum. Last year the Mustangs made a deep run into the Big West Championships, but it was the Tritons who eventually won it all as the top seed. This year UC San Diego has […]
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Cal Poly receives ‘D’ in antisemitism prevention amid AEPi incident aftermath
The Anti-Defamation League gave Cal Poly a “D” for its handling of antisemitism — a continuation of last year’s failing grades. The grade comes after a reported hate crime happened at a Jewish fraternity house last month. The U.S.-based, nonprofit organization aims to fight antisemitism and releases an annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, an assessment […]
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Abnormally high temperatures to hit San Luis Obispo this week
A heat wave advisory has been issued for San Luis Obispo and parts of Santa Barbara County, with temperatures expected to reach 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit, 20-30 degrees higher than typical for this time of year.
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California Assembly bill proposes new mileage-based fee for drivers
California is considering a new mileage tax to replace the current gas tax, which could increase vehicle taxes for commuters and impact affordability and road safety for Californians.
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Growing enrollment exacerbates Cal Poly parking supply
Students at Cal Poly are struggling to find parking on campus due to limited spots and high demand, resulting in increased stress and financial burden for those who rely on permits to park.
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Timeline: History of St. Fratty’s Day at Cal Poly
St. Fratty’s Day in San Luis Obispo has evolved from informal house parties into a coordinated public safety effort involving campus festivals, Safety Enhancement Zones, multi-agency policing and significant spending, following the examples of Poly Royal and Mardi Gras which were cancelled due to unrest.
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Waves of feminism on the Central Coast
Part One The Diva Cup Community Helplessly trying to untangle the hooks locking her in the impact zone, then middle schooler Sierra Emrick realized she was stuck and needed immediate help. At a Pismo Pier surf contest, Emrick got her bun mangled in a mess of gear from nearby fishermen. She locked eyes with a […]
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California Democratic Party Chair urges trailing candidates to drop out of gubernatorial election
Rusty Hicks, chair of the democratic party, wrote an open letter asking candidates without the ability to win to drop out of the upcoming California gubernatorial race. “If you do not have a viable path to make it to the General Election, do not file to place your name on the ballot for the Primary […]
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San Luis Obispo Police officer shot man within seconds of arrival, new footage shows
On February 28, San Luis Obispo police officers responded to five 911 calls and fatally shot 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr. after he pointed a replica firearm at them.