White cage-like doors, dim lighting and narrow walkways that made students feel trapped in a corner — that was the Cal Poly Food Pantry before April 2019. “It was literally just a cage, storage closet that was converted into a…
One student diagnosed with norovirus, others show symptoms
Norovirus is a contagious illness that often results in nausea and vomiting. Several students have reported norovirus symptoms and one student living on campus was diagnosed on Friday.
Who’s watching your drink: Students drugged in downtown San Luis Obispo
Students share their experience of being roofied in downtown San Luis Obispo and where they went for help.
From starving to 20,000 calories a day: This student battled the spectrum of eating disorders on her path to ‘healing’
“I wanted people to look at my smile and think ‘Oh, she’s perfect, she’s fine,’ but on the inside, I was the complete opposite.”
Health Center hires 8 employees in first quarter since fee increase
With the implementation of the $99 health fee increase per quarter beginning Fall 2018, students are already seeing improved wait times at the Health Center.
Safer is moving to the Health Center
Safer is joining forces with the Health Center. The conjunction aims to increase convenience and quality of both services to aid students seeking support.
Where to get a free flu shot on campus
Cal Poly Health Services is hosting flu shot “pop-ups” to administer free flu vaccinations to Cal Poly students. The next “pop-up” will be held on Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of Health Services’ efforts to…
New bill requires Health Center to provide abortion medication
A bill that would require Cal Poly to offer abortion medication was passed in the California Senate 25-13.
Brutal flu season brings stronger strain that’s more widespread
This season’s prominent strain, H3N2, has stronger effects on the body than strains in past seasons.
Student health fees will increase by $99 per quarter beginning Fall 2018
The fee increase will not affect current Cal Poly students; it will apply to newly admitted students in Fall 2018.
ASI votes to support Health Fee increase
The ASI Board of Directors voted 19 to 7 to support a $99 quarterly increase for health services.