Pat Fidopiastis is a biological sciences professor at Cal Poly. The views expressed in this letter do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I hoped the article “Power Imbalance In COVID Enforcement” would start a productive conversation, but it misrepresented my views and created more problems than it solved. This article was allegedly based […]
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Fully vaccinated students no longer required to particpate in ongoing testing program
Students and employees fully vaccinated will no longer have to participate in Cal Poly’s ongoing testing program starting May 6, according to a campus-wide email. Cal Poly’s ongoing testing program required that all students who accessed campus for school or work, as well as their roommates, to be tested twice a week for COVID-19. Cal […]
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SLO County moves to Orange Tier starting tomorrow
San Luis Obispo County will be in the less restrictive Orange Tier starting Wednesday, April 28 at 8 a.m. — making way for increased reopening of businesses, activities and Cal Poly’s in-person graduation ceremonies. Announced by County Public Health on Tuesday, April 27, the shift from Red Tier to the moderate Orange Tier allows for […]
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Potential in-person graduation a “nice surprise” to graduating seniors
Most Cal Poly 2021 graduates accepted that their senior year milestones would be held virtually — just as the rest of their senior year had been. With these low expectations, President Jeffrey Armstrong’s announcement of a potential modified in-person commencement came as a “nice surprise,” senior Kaitlin Lynch said. If San Luis Obispo moves to […]
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Baseball splits four-game home series with UC Riverside
Cal Poly Baseball won the first two matches, but dropped the final two in a four-game home series against UC Riverside on April 23-25 inside Baggett Stadium. The Mustangs (19-17, 9-11 Big West) were unable to capitalize on the first two games of the series in which they outscored Riverside (12-19, 10-14 Big West) 12-4. […]
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Home again: students navigate living with their parents through COVID-19
Kinesiology graduate Brian Ebisuzaki used to love visiting the Starbucks in the University Union (UU). He would always make a point to greet the employees and strike up a conversation about their day. After getting his drink, Ebisuzaki would walk up to the second floor and start a conversation with a friend, or even a stranger. All of that was taken away when COVID-19 hit, and Ebisuzaki found himself back in his parent’s house.
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Two Cal Poly students spin to win on Wheel of Fortune college edition
Cal Poly students Kyle Randel and Chloe Smit both came away with big prizes after taking a spin on Wheel of Fortune’s “College Week Spring Break” during the second week of April. Randel and Smit were featured on episodes of the college edition of the show and competed head-to-head against students from other universities. They […]
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Downtown SLO farmers’ market reopening over a year after it closed down
From Halloween costume contests to bike nights to first dates, many who have crossed paths with San Luis Obispo have a cherished Farmers’ Market story. The Downtown SLO Thursday Farmers’ Market, which has been closed since March 2020, will return in limited capacity beginning May 6. This first phase revives the certified farmers’ market with […]
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Incoming freshman navigate the college decision process virtually
For high school seniors, deciding which college to attend can be a big decision. This year, that decision may be even harder for those unable to tour college campuses in person due to COVID-19 safety regulations.
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No. 6 Beach Volleyball closes out regular season with two victories
Cal Poly Beach Volleyball (19-8) welcomed the Santa Clara Broncos and Saint Mary’s Gaels to the Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex on Saturday, April 24 for a pair of matches to cap off their regular season. Santa Clara The Mustangs started the day against Santa Clara (5-5). The Mustangs swept the Broncos 5-0, and all five […]
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SLO Food Bank needs volunteers
The San Luis Obispo Food Bank has a number of resources for those in need of food. More people are experiencing food insecurity due to the pandemic, and the SLO Food Bank has kept up with helping the community. This is largely due to a dedicated team of volunteers who always can use a helping […]