Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault and violence. Cal Poly campus organizations are hosting events Wednesday, offering a space for students to show solidarity with sexual assault survivors. These events come after two on-campus sexual assaults that students have been notified of in the past month. A Cal Poly Standing with Survivors […]
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Former Mayor Heidi Harmon on resignation and recent controversy
Is recently resigned and former Mayor Heidi Harmon a victim of online hate speech? In a sit-down interview at her home in San Luis Obispo, Harmon speaks to reporter Amanda Wernik about the recent controversy.
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FDA Announces Pfizer Vaccine is “Safe and Effective” for Elementary School Children
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Tuesday that the Pfizer -BioNTech vaccine is now authorized for elementary age children, aged five to 11. The FDA reviewed data sent in by Pfizer on Friday, October 22, and it was determined that a two dose series of the vaccine shot for children was safe and […]
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Cal Poly Standing with Survivors Event
Outrage from the recent on-campus sexual assaults and frustration against Cal Poly itself was the topic of text conversation between seniors Grace Battles and Maggie Freadman that eventually evolved into an upcoming campus-wide event — CP Standing with Survivors. The event will be held in the University Union on Wednesday Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. […]
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Men’s soccer head coach Steve Sampson to retire after 2021 season
Cal Poly men’s soccer head coach Steve Sampson announced Tuesday morning that he will be retiring following the end of the 2021 season. Sampson, who is in his seventh year with the Mustangs, cited his health and well-being as the reason for his retirement. “This announcement comes as a result of extensive conversations with my […]
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COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County continue to decline
Following a spike in August, new daily COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County have steadily decreased. So far in October, there have been 920 new COVID-19 cases, compared to 2,500 cases in September and 3,543 cases in August, according to data from the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Cases this month are […]
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How to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines on campus this week
Students and staff can get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 on campus today and Friday. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rite Aid will be on campus offering the flu vaccine, along with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and a Pfizer single-dose booster shot. The clinic is being held in the Recreation Center’s main gym […]
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Flood advisory issued in San Luis Obispo
Flood advisories were issued in San Luis Obispo County this morning due to heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service estimated rainfall rates between 0.25 and 0.50 inches per hour and a potential roadway flooding. A flood advisory was issued until 12 p.m. for southern and eastern parts of the county. From around 5:30 a.m. to […]
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Men’s soccer clinches top-four finish with 3-2 victory over UC Davis
Cal Poly men’s soccer made a 3-2 second-half comeback against UC Davis to lock up a top-4 spot in the Big West Conference standings on Sunday, Oct. 24 in the final home game of the regular season inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. “It was a game of two distinct halves,” head coach Steve Sampson said. […]
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Football falls in the Battle for the Golden Horseshoe, 24-13
Cal Poly lost to rival UC Davis 24-13 on Saturday, Oct. 23 inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium in the annual matchup of the Battle for the Golden Horseshoe, extending their losing streak to five against the Aggies. Cal Poly (1-6, 0-4 Big Sky) dropped their sixth straight game, but this was their smallest margin of […]
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The End of an Era: The Shotwell Family Reflects before their last Family Weekend
The Shotwell name will take the field for the Mustangs this Saturday, Oct. 23 for the last family weekend game in their family’s distinguished 18-year football career at Cal Poly. Since 2003, Cal Poly has seen the four brothers, oldest Kyle, middle brothers Ryan and Troy and current player Matt play at Alex G. Spanos […]