Cal Poly students experienced delays and disruptions due to a partial government shutdown, which caused TSA workers to call out from lack of pay, resulting in lengthy security lines and missed connections.
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How two Cal Poly students turned dirty sodas into a SLO business
Two Cal Poly students founded Dirty, a booth at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, which serves customizable dirty sodas made with syrups, creams and soft drinks, and has since gained a following through social media and word of mouth.
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Introducing State Senator John Laird
California State Senator John Laird defends the Cal State system from proposed budget cuts, supports environmental protection and promotes the inclusion of younger voices in politics.
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Front Porch launches campaign to bridge $50,000 funding deficit
Front Porch, a nonprofit coffee house and open community space near Cal Poly’s campus, is facing a deficit after a donor backed out of promising a $50,000 donation, prompting them to launch the “Bridge the Gap” campaign to close the funding gap by June.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds third daily trip from LA to San Luis Obispo
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train will offer a third daily round trip from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo beginning May 4, providing more convenient travel options for Cal Poly students and other travelers.
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Inside the California court system: How the courts represent San Luis Obispo
The California court system represents San Luis Obispo through its Superior Court and its District Attorney. The Supreme Court may intervene in specific scenarios.
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Cal Poly Police ramps up enforcement on electric scooter ban
Cal Poly students are increasingly being cited for using electric scooters on campus, which is a violation of the university’s ban on their use, and can result in a fine of $234 or attending a Skateboard/Bicycle Diversion class.
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Scuba certification class has students diving in the Rec Pool
Cal Poly students can earn their scuba certification through ASI Aquatics and SLO Ocean Currents, which offers classroom instruction, pool training, and open water dives to prepare students for future careers in marine biology or environmental research.
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Students face prescription delays with Kaiser Permanente amid healthcare worker strike
Approximately 31,000 nurses and healthcare professionals walked out of hospitals and clinics throughout California and Hawaii on Jan. 26 to strike against Kaiser Permanente, demanding fair compensation, increased staffing levels and timely care for patients.
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Cal Poly 2026 ins and outs: Class crushes, morning classes and more
As January flies by and February rolls in, many of our New Year’s resolutions are quickly fading. You might have already turned in assignments late or gone to the Rec Center fewer times than you promised yourself. But there are things even more essential for Cal Poly students to bring into the new year, things that would benefit every Mustang.
What’s on my vision board for 2026? Read for inspo on everything essential to our next chapters and what we need to turn the page on.
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ASI and Campus Health & Wellbeing launch grocery shuttles
Cal Poly’s ASI and Campus Health & Wellbeing have launched a free grocery shuttle service to transport students between campus and local grocery stores, running every Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.