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Cal Poly alum sets record for furthest distance from Earth on Artemis II mission
Cal Poly alum Victor Glover and three other astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission set a new record for the furthest distance from Earth on April 6, reaching 252,756 miles away.
Every student should vote at ASI elections, they impact us more than we think
Students should vote in the ASI elections to ensure that their student fees are being used in their best interest, as the elected leaders represent them and advocate for their needs.
How Cal Poly is exploring wildfires and their prevention
Ashley Branum was just a couple days away from giving birth to her first child on a clear October day in 2023, when she sat alone inside her San Luis Obispo home. Branum heard some commotion outside and went to check it out. After clearing her doorway, she was greeted with a plume of smoke […]
Former Cal Poly administrator to face trial for alleged lewd act on child
Richard Ellison, a former Cal Poly administrator and Bike SLO County executive director, is facing trial for allegedly committing a lewd act on his 6-year-old step-granddaughter.
Club sports athletes report minimal field damage after Morning on the Green festival
Women’s Ultimate Frisbee and Rugby Team athletes reported minimal damage to the Lower Sports Complex fields after the Morning on The Green Festival, and suggested the university transition the event to the turf fields to protect the grass fields.
Cal Poly’s annual Tomato Spectacular will feature 90 varieties for sale
Cal Poly’s Horticulture Unit is hosting the annual Tomato Spectacular sale on April 4, offering over 5,000 tomato plants of 90+ varieties, as well as basils, peppers and tomatillos, for $7 each, with proceeds going back into the horticultural and plant science unit.
How Cal Poly students run ESPN+ live sports broadcasts
Cal Poly students are gaining hands-on experience in live sports production through the Ride High Productions program, which provides opportunities for students to learn technical and production skills and secure jobs in the broadcast industry.
Cal Poly sued over Greek Life addresses
Kathie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly and the California State University Board of Trustees to release public records listing fraternity and sorority sanctioned events addresses, citing the need for transparency and access to the same information the city relies on for enforcement.
Cal Poly alum to pilot NASA’s mission to the moon, launching April 1
NASA’s Artemis II mission, set to launch on April 1, will be piloted by Cal Poly alumnus Victor Glover and three other crew members, and will be the first human-crewed test of the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft in a mission circling the moon.
On-campus reproductive healthcare is more important than you might think
Accessible and comprehensive reproductive healthcare is fundamental not only to personal freedom but also to basic health and preventative medical care. Without it, these basic rights become conditional.

