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Squidgate: Custodian found a squid in Red Bricks light fixture after foul smell
A squid was found inside a light fixture in a Red Bricks residence hall, causing damage and an unpleasant odor, and was removed by a Cal Poly custodian.
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Cal Poly is asking applicants if they would start in the spring. It’s only for research
Cal Poly is asking prospective students if they would be willing to start in the spring semester for research related to planning year-round operations, with some students open to the idea and others preferring to start in the fall.
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Cal poly to require two years of on-campus housing for all students
Cal Poly will offer two-year guaranteed housing to incoming students starting in 2030 as part of a 10-year housing expansion plan, which includes 3,500 to 4,000 beds in six to seven high-rise buildings and a potential partnership with the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini tribe.
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San Luis Obispo offers Free Chipping Day to combat wildfire risk
In efforts to combat wildfire risk in San Luis Obispo homes and communities, the city is hosting a free chipping day for eligible residents on Dec. 2. This event is funded by the State of California, and aims to support wildfire preparedness by removing hazardous vegetation from resident’s homes. A local, licensed and insured contractor […]
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Students react to SLO County DA’s reposts tying NYC mayor-elect to 9/11
Editor’s note: El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Kate McHugh. San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow reposted two social media posts on X following Election Day 2025. The posts attempted to connect the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor to the on Sept. 11 […]
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San Luis Obispo Police issue record citations during ‘Halloweekend’
San Luis Obispo police issued 78 citations and 24 misdemeanors during Halloween weekend safety enhancement zones, with open container citations seeing the most significant increase, while public urination decreased due to portable toilets and long bar lines.
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What is Mott Magic? The secret behind Cal Poly Volleyball’s one-year home winning streak
Cal Poly Volleyball is on one of the longest ongoing home winning streaks in collegiate volleyball with an over a year-long 18-game home winning streak, dating back to Oct. 25, 2024.
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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end after 43 days
The longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history is planned to come to an end after 43 days. On Nov. 12, the House voted on a bill to provide temporary government funding for major federal agencies and government programs through Jan. 30, detailed by the House Committee. Some effects of the shutdown may take over a […]
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Weather prompts cancellation of weekly SLO Farmers’ Market
The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market has been cancelled this week due to forecasted rain, which has caused some disappointment for attendees and vendors alike.
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November 2025 print edition
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