Cal Poly has updated its policies and training to combat antisemitism, but the Anti-Defamation League has given the university a “D” grade due to several incidents, including an assault on a Jewish fraternity member, and the administration’s response to pro-Palestinian vandalism.
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San Luis Obispo City Council debates fraternity and sorority regulations
The San Luis Obispo City Council discussed code enforcement priorities for safe and livable housing, with a focus on reforming regulations around fraternities and sororities, and discussed possible solutions such as an “Overlay Enforcement Zone” and hiring more code enforcement officers.
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Students transform 1988 Corvette in Cal Poly club project
The loud roar of an LS engine inside the body of a 1988 Corvette echoes off a storage container in Cal Poly’s Research Development Center. The car is a project built entirely by Cal Poly students in the Performance Automotive Communications, Engineering and Design club, also known as PACED. The club was founded by mechanical […]
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San Luis Obispo City Council rejects AEPi fraternity’s permit appeal
Cal Poly fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi’s permit to operate its house as a fraternity was revoked due to noise complaints, and the city council unanimously rejected their appeal, leading to a growing trend of Cal Poly fraternities losing their conditional use permits.
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Everything you need to know about continuous open bidding for sororities
Several sororities have welcomed new members this quarter through continuous open bidding, an informal alternative to formal recruitment, where potential new members can meet with recruiters in one-on-one settings to determine whether they are interested in joining.
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Construction noise for Cal Poly’s new Student Success Center draws complaints
Construction of the Student Success Center on N. Perimeter Road has caused noise distractions for students in nearby buildings, with some teachers having to close doors to reduce noise levels, although the project team is working to minimize noise and inform the campus community.
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Cal Poly introduces career readiness course for liberal arts students
Liberal arts students are taking a career readiness course, COMS 270, to learn how to build resumes, apply for jobs and find a suitable career path based on their interests and major.
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Cal Poly will wait to decide on CSU-approved three-year bachelor’s degrees
The CSU Board of Trustees has approved the creation of three new three-year bachelor’s degree programs aimed at adult, returning or working students, which Cal Poly will consider implementing in the next academic year.
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A behind-the-scenes look at Tanner Schinderle’s campaign for ASI president
Tanner Schinderle won the ASI presidential election at Cal Poly with 4,103 votes, promising to continue the work of affordability, resources, community action and student voices.
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A conversation with Assemblymember Dawn Addis
Assemblymember Dawn Addis is working to pass legislation to address affordable housing, student data privacy and protection of victims of childhood sexual assault, as well as promoting offshore oil pipeline safety and protecting coastal access for her Cal Poly constituents.
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Kristin Smart’s remains were not found in Susan Flores’ home, investigators confirm
Investigators have ended their search of Susan Flores’s home, but will continue to evaluate the evidence collected as they search for Kristin Smart’s remains, which they believe are still somewhere.