Cal Poly students adapted to California’s stay-at-home order throughout the month of Ramadan, culminating in celebration for Eid al-Fitr May 23, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Ramadan is a holy month and devotion during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is typically marked by community gatherings and sharing of meals at sundown. […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 271 cases of COVID-19
San Luis Obispo County has 271 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday, June 1 — up two cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health. Of the total cases, 12 patients are at home in isolation and 253 patients have recovered. Five are currently hospitalized, three of which are in intensive care. There has […]
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How couples cope with COVID-19
Nothing will test the strength of your relationship like a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the dynamics of many romantic relationships, including those of Cal Poly students. Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have created a new set of challenges for some couples, while bringing others closer together. Aerospace engineering senior Lacey Davis […]
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Engineering Department conducts COVID-19 resilience study
How flexible are your instructors? To what extent do concerns about finances impact your ability to work or study remotely? One Cal Poly professor wants to know. In an attempt to gather more information about the challenges of remote learning, the College of Engineering recently sent out a survey hoping to gather insight about the […]
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SLO will close downtown streets for dining on weekends, creating more space for social distancing
As more “lower-risk workplaces” begin to open throughout San Luis Obispo County, officials continue to work together to promote public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19. San Luis Obispo County is currently in stage two of the four-stage resilience roadmap outlined by the state of California. The city of San Luis Obispo plans to […]
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There are 268 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county
San Luis Obispo County has 268 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Thursday, May 28 — up two cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health. Of the total cases, 20 patients are at home in isolation and 243 patients have recovered. There are currently four patients hospitalized, all of which are in intensive care. There […]
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What COVID-19 means for the future of SLO’s Thursday night farmer’s market
The San Luis Obispo Thursday night farmer’s market, suspended since March 12, is restructuring in order to reopen. The downtown San Luis Obispo farmers market is the only market in the county to close during shelter-in-place orders because of its unique nature and size. “Our market is a little different, it’s giant,” Downtown SLO farmers […]
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Barbershops and places of worship reopen in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo county hair salons, barbershops and places of worship can begin reopening, according to a May 26 press release from the city of San Luis Obispo. In-person religious services were granted an allowance for reopening on May 25, and hair salons and barbershops on May 26. “We’re pleased to announce that our County […]
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Mental Health Awareness Month under quarantine
One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, Mental Health America said. To spread awareness about mental illness, the United States has observed Mental Health Awareness Month every May since 1949. Under the stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 impacts, many who suffer from mental illness may be under even more stress. In a […]
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San Luis Obispo County has three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, 28 are still active
San Luis Obispo County has 266 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday, May 27 — up three cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health. Of the total cases, 25 patients are at home recovering in isolation and 237 patients have recovered. Three are currently hospitalized, two of which are in intensive care. There […]
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Students can retrieve belongings from the dorms in May and June
After two months of waiting, students can now retrieve the remainder of their belongings from on-campus housing during a scheduled pickup date between now through June 14, according to an email from University Housing. In their housing portal, students can reserve a date and time specific to their dorm to retrieve their belongings, with 12 […]