While students pick out costumes and put up decorations, the city of San Luis Obispo is also preparing for Halloween. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 and ending at 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 the city will be a designated safety enhancement zone with increased police patrols and doubled fines. “We want […]
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Halloween during a pandemic: How students are celebrating and following COVID-19 guidelines for the holiday
Students will be forced to get creative this year for October’s annual Halloween celebration. Due to COVID-19, regulations have been enforced to ensure a safe weekend for students and residents alike.
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Here’s what you need to know about enforcements and fines this Halloween weekend
University Spokesperson Matt Lazier wrote in an email to Mustang News that the university continues to urge all students to do their part and to remember their personal responsibilities in slowing the spread of COVID-19. This means following all campus, state and local health and safety guidelines. Guidelines include avoiding large gatherings, maintaining physical distancing and wearing face coverings in public.
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Here are SLO County’s updated guidelines for celebrating Halloween this year
The guidelines cover three major categories that encourage protection in the night including mask use, social distancing and hygiene.
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Here’s what you need to know about party violations this Halloween
The San Luis Obispo Police Department and University Police are preparing for Halloween weekend with double fines and increased patrols. Since Halloween falls on a Thursday, double fines were put into effect midnight on Oct. 31 and will be in place through 7 a.m. Nov. 4, according to the Safety Enhancement Zone ordinance passed by […]
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This Halloween, choose treats — not tricks
Hanah Wyman is a Mustang News columnist and public health student. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. ‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice, vibrant leaves, plaid, warm soup and cozy blankets. Oh, and of course: Halloween. Recently, I’ve been listening to a podcast called “My Favorite Murder” (spooky) and after […]
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Students transformed into characters from “Westworld,” “Game of Thrones” by HBO
Cal Poly was one of three schools in the nation invited to get monster makeovers from professional makeup artists at Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Events’ Monster Mash Oct. 26. HBO previously brought their “Watch Me Become” campaign to New York University and University of Utah. Attendees watched as students were transformed into popular characters from […]
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Here’s what’s happening on campus this Halloweekend
Haunted mazes, live music, palm readers, drag shows, roller rinks and spooky HBO makeovers. These words provide just a taste of what is happening on campus this weekend to celebrate Halloween. ASI Monster Mash On Friday, Oct. 26, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Events will throw a Monster Mash, where students who love to get spooked can […]
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More officers and double fines leading up to Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD) and the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) are preparing: More officers will be on duty and double fines are a threat. According to Cal Poly University Spokesperson Matt Lazier, UPD will handle Halloween the same as in past years, with extra officers on patrol […]
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Crime recap for Halloween weekend and Blue-Green Rivalry match
More people were asked to leave or denied entry into the match due to alcohol, university spokesperson Matt Lazier said.
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Scaring up fun in Cambria
The Cambria Scarecrow Festival is celebrating its ninth season of colorful scarecrows lining the streets of Cambria, San Simeon and Harmony. The month-long festival began Oct. 5th with a gala kickoff at the Cambria Nursery. Event attendees enjoyed live entertainment, appetizers, wine, a silent auction and the announcement of this year’s winning scarecrow. Close to […]