The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is now recommended for high-risk people 18 and older and individuals 65 and older, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 19-0…
The Hoof: Cal Poly’s Campus Pass is the latest in cutting edge technological innovations
The Hoof is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re…
Seven COVID-19 deaths reported in San Luis Obispo County
Seven county residents died from COVID-19, according to a Tuesday report by the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department. The members of the community who died were between the ages of 50 and 80. These cases bring the…
Newsom to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students 12+, public school employees
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that the COVID-19 vaccine will be required for California students ages 12 or older and public school employees once fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Newsom said the vaccine will be added…
“No mention” of COVID-19 precautions at large Cal Poly events, students say
Large campus events with unclear COVID-19 precautions and guidelines kicked off Cal Poly’s reopening for the 2021-22 school year – revealing a gray area around how the university is following public health recommendations. On Sept. 18, Cal Poly Football sold…
Students reflect on an in-person WOW
As Cal Poly welcomes the majority of students back on campus this fall, new students were able to experience an in-person Week of Welcome (WOW) after a year of virtual learning and activities. WOW is a five-day orientation that marks…
The loss of freshman year: Incoming sophomores coming in as freshman
First, the last semester of their senior year of high school was hijacked by the coronavirus. Then, their freshman year of college, a time usually known for the possibilities of new friendships and experiences, was replaced with Zoom meetings and…
What to expect at WOW this year
The award-winning Week Of Welcome (WOW) has undergone some changes this year, developing condensed group activities, more outdoor engagement and mask requirements to adapt to the recent COVID-19 guidelines. WOW will take place Sept. 15-19. It is set to be…
Students travel for the first time since the pandemic began
After over a year of being isolated due to the pandemic, many students had the chance for their first travel experiences since pre-pandemic life. Due to the new COVID-19 vaccines being distributed across the nation, travel restrictions have been loosened…
Cal Poly faculty say they are concerned about having to return to campus
This fall, most classes will be held in person, but Cal Poly faculty were not given much choice on the matter. Vaccines will be required for all students who will attend classes in person unless they receive an exemption. According to…
San Luis Obispo is coming alive with the return of in-person events
In-person events are coming back to San Luis Obispo in full swing as vaccines are being administered and large gatherings are seeming more feasible. Below is a list of in-person events happening all around San Luis Obispo County this fall. …