Cal Poly is projecting enrollment of 4,488 first-time freshmen and 760 transfer students this year — and enrolling 383 less freshmen and 187 less transfer students than last year.
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Freshmen fight fire in Sequoia residence hall
A non-injury, electrical fire occurred in Sequoia residence hall Sunday afternoon, causing part of the building to be deemed unsafe to live in for the rest of the quarter, Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier said.
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More students, more problems
The largest freshman class to date — totaling 4,800 — was welcomed to the Cal Poly community for the 2013-2014 school year.
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VIDEO: Mustangs kick off IFC rush week
Current fraternity members and prospective male students discuss what they’re excited about this week and what they’re looking for in their future brothers.
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They’re here: Largest freshman class hits Cal Poly
Cal Poly recently welcomed the largest freshman class in university history, sparking changes affecting agencies across campus.
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A dorm-cooked meal
Fear not, young fledglings. Departing the nest may be daunting, but you don’t have to sacrifice good grub for the sake of campus life.
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Gear up: The guide to the perfect bike
Life’s too short to stroll in the slow lane. College living is fast-paced and requires a great quantity of movement — movement from lectures to clubs to intramural sports to study sessions to social activities galore. For those students who aren’t lucky enough to have a car on campus, a bike is the perfect companion to accompany any student to their events. The question is, though, which bike to use?
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Transportation Demystified
You’re back at Cal Poly for Fall quarter — or maybe you’re here for the first time — and ready to experience all San Luis Obispo has to offer: beautiful beaches, downtown nightlife and delicious restaurants.
That is, until you realize one important detail: You don’t have a car.
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Making the transition, learning the ropes
Transitioning from high school to college means less regimented schedules and parental supervision.
The people, nature and activities in San Luis Obispo make Cal Poly great, but can also make studying difficult, Student Life and Leadership Coordinator Adrienne Miller said.
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Breaking down Kennedy Library floor by floor
Aside from classrooms and bathrooms, the Robert E. Kennedy Library is perhaps Cal Poly’s most useful building.
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Living in the dorms: Tips for maximizing your dorm experience
Dorm life, while exciting, isn’t always easy. Most people have never been packed into a tiny room with two strangers, fueled only by eating campus food and caffeine (lots of caffeine). Besides the bare essentials, people rarely think of the most clutch items to bring. While dorm living is an adjustment, these 10 not-so-obvious things can transform your dorm room into a home away from home: