Cal Poly’s Black Student Union is shifting towards political activism after being inspired by the Afrikan Black Coalition Conference, and is striving to make Black voices heard on campus and in the community.
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California Assembly bill seeks to restrict ICE agents from working in schools
California Assembly Bill 1627, titled “MELT ICE”, would prevent former and current ICE employees from working in California school systems, including Cal Poly, if passed.
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Cal Poly Police ramps up enforcement on electric scooter ban
Cal Poly students are increasingly being cited for using electric scooters on campus, which is a violation of the university’s ban on their use, and can result in a fine of $234 or attending a Skateboard/Bicycle Diversion class.
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State Assembly and Senate: How state legislation represents San Luis Obispo
Assemblymember Dawn Addis and Senator John Laird represent San Luis Obispo in the California State Assembly and Senate, respectively, and are committed to improving education, healthcare, disability services, and environmental protection.
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How Cal Poly Women’s Basketball is defining success in 2026
When nearly an entire roster turns over in one offseason, a season like this stops being about competing in the present and starts being about building for the future.
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Cal Poly BSU president highlights pride and visibility during Black History Month
For Jaylyn Harris, Black History Month represents pride, visibility and community. Harris is a third-year animal science major on the pre-veterinary track and president of Cal Poly’s Black Student Union. She said February creates dedicated time to celebrate Black culture and heritage. Although she values year-round recognition, she believes the month brings broader awareness across […]
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‘Someone I don’t even recognize:’ Physics department grapples with instructor’s arrest
Cal Poly physics instructor Kevin Coulombe was arrested for allegedly contacting a minor for sex, shocking students and resulting in online backlash and a drop in his professor rating.
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Cal Poly employee arrested for allegedly contacting a minor for sex
A Cal Poly employee, Kevin Coulombe, was arrested on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex and arranging a meeting with a minor for sexual purposes, stemming from a continued investigation into the sexual exploitation of children in San Luis Obispo.
Posted inMen's Basketball
LISTEN: Mike DeGeorge’s system attracts attention, but can Cal Poly retain top players?
Cal Poly’s Mike DeGeorge system has shown great potential with a roster filled with majority underclassmen, but the transfer portal looms large as players may be tempted by Power Four conferences with more money and attention.
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LISTEN: Cal Poly’s Black Student Union cheers on Black athletes at basketball game
The Cal Poly Black Student Union attended the men’s basketball team’s game against UC Irvine to show their support for the team’s Black student-athletes and to celebrate Black History Month.
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Naess tosses a gem, offense erupts for nine runs in Cal Poly Baseball win: ‘We’re one of the best offenses in the country’
Hosting the Washington State Cougars for the first game at Baggett Stadium in 2026, Cal Poly picked up a wire-to-wire win, 9-0 the final score.