Monday and Wednesday nights, the Recreation Center wrestling room becomes a dojo. Students are able to manage their stress by practicing Shorin Ryu, a conservative style of karate from Okinawa, Japan. Cal Poly Karate has its origins in 1979, when Reza Pouraghabagher, who is still an instructor, started the class. However, the style of Shorin […]
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Smart family says there is no timeline for an announcement on their daughter’s case
The family of Kristin Smart is clarifying comments made to the Stockton Record about potential recent developments in the long-unsolved case. According to Family Spokesperson John Segale, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is not putting a timetable on the completion of the ongoing investigation. “We sincerely appreciate the amazing support we’ve received and […]
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An unusual type of flu is going around SLO county this season. Here’s what you need to know
An unforeseen mutation of the common flu is spreading through San Luis Obispo county. “This season is unusual in that there are two predominantly circulating strains. In our county as well, there are three strains,” San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department Epidemiologist Ann McDowell said. The vast majority of flu cases confirmed in the […]
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Meet the students helping NASA collect water on the Moon and Mars
Their mission? To build a robot that can drill through rocks and sand, and extract clean water from the ice beneath it while simultaneously taking measurements.
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Cal Poly researchers grow their own cells in lab, avoiding animal testing
Thirteen years and millions of cells ago, Kristen O’Halloran Cardinal began the tissue engineering lab at Cal Poly.
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Businesses return to Agriculture Showcase in search of top job candidates
The Farm Shop was buzzing with life and interaction as the Agriculture and Business Management (ABM) Club hosted its annual Agriculture Showcase and Industry Social. “We are out here to provide opportunities for students to get jobs,” agricultural business and Spanish sophomore and External Activities Director Emely Fernandes said. “The board’s main goal is to […]
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The US-Iranian conflict: The people behind the headlines
“The real people of Iran want the regime to be gone. There is no other way.”
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Council will vote to determine if San Luis Obispo should ban all e-cigarette sales
The City of San Luis Obispo will vote to determine if they will ban the sale of all flavored and unflavored electronic cigarettes at the Feb. 4 city council meeting. If passed, the ordinance will have a 90-day grace period before it takes effect. Staff presented the ordinance to city council at their Jan. 21 […]
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Track and Field enters season with championship aspirations
Cal Poly Track and Field are focusing on team growth and training with a purpose as they set their sights on the 2020 Big West Championships. The Mustangs’ 2020 campaign began on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Bronco Invitational in Nampa, Idaho. “In previous years it felt like we’ve been going through the motions,” junior […]
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Second Grand Avenue traffic light activation scheduled for this week
Activation of a new stoplight at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Pacheco Way is set for Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier. The planned installation was delayed after the manufacturer was unable to deliver the light pole on time. The light was initially supposed to be activated over winter break. This light […]
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yakʔitʸutʸu residents will be able to vote in Board of Supervisors election for the first time
For the first time ever, students living in the yakʔitʸutʸu residence halls will be able to vote in the upcoming county Board of Supervisors election.