Cal Poly is set to be the final California State University campus to switch to semesters, despite years of pushback from the campus community. Calling it an “eventual transition,” University Spokesperson Cynthia Lambert said Cal Poly is still finalizing plans…
Second on-campus rape reported in one week
A second on-campus rape was reported this week, according to a campus-wide email sent late last night. The rape occurred in University Housing in Poly Canyon Village Apartments and was reported to the university Sunday. The rape occurred early Sunday…
Academic Senate discusses university funding and vaccination rates at first meeting of school year
At the first Academic Senate meeting of the school year on Tuesday, President Jeffrey Armstrong and senate members discussed COVID-19 figures and new financial policies that can expand scholarship and student aid. The Academic Senate is the faculty governing body…
Freshmen comment on coming to Cal Poly amid coronavirus
Cal Poly limited on-campus housing to singles for the 2020-21 academic year as a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, housing no more than 5,150 students — most of which were incoming freshmen. As for classes, Cal…
Cal Poly community rallies to support international students
Cal Poly international students must take an in-person class in the fall to remain in the country. At colleges offering both online and in-person classes fall semester, international students must take at least one in-person class to stay in the…
Academic Senate proposes resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus
President Armstrong said an Academic Senate resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus over their support for anti-gay causes represents a “slippery slope.” “Who decides what values?” Armstrong said. “Who decides what’s bad? What’s the next topic? What’s the…
Catching up with DENCH creator Jimmy Wong one year later
Food science senior and creator of pop-up restaurant DENCH, Jimmy Wong has become San Luis Obispo’s resident student-celebrity chef.
What has happened in the wake of the alleged blackface incident
Armstrong said he will do everything in his power to promote inclusion, here is what has been done so far.
Everything you need to know about President Armstrong’s raise
An in depth look at the California State University executive raises, including President Jeffery Armstrong’s five figure raise.
University House will cost $347,048 to renovate for hosting events and guests
The renovations are being paid for by Cal Poly Corporation and a specific trust fund.
Armstrong addresses campus about fraternity Snapchat video ridiculing blackface incident
The university said they are handing the incidences over to the California attorney general.