Every time a vehicle, bike or motorcycle enters or exits Cal Poly’s campus, it’s being tracked, often without the driver knowing. Its license plate is scanned and make and model noted, along with the exact date, time and location by a network of license plate readers monitored by the Cal Poly Police Department. The readers […]
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Posted inProposition 50
Federal court approves California redistricting
A panel of federal judges upheld California’s voter-approved redistricting plans that will temporarily redraw districts to favor Democratic districts. The measure, known as Proposition 50, was introduced in mid-2025 as a response to a redistricting effort in Texas that favored Republicans. This decision comes two months after a federal three-judge panel ruled to deny Texas’ […]
Posted inSports
From teaching math to joining the U.S. National Paraclimbing team: A Q&A with Professor Dylan Retsek
Cal Poly math professor Dylan Retsek secured a spot on the U.S. National Paraclimbing Team. A year ago, Retsek was an avid recreational climber, but after a chance meeting with paraclimbing champion Maureen Beck, he felt inspired to join the U.S. National Team.
Posted in2020 Election
“This victory means joy”: Celebrations continue for Biden’s win
A symphony of loud music and cheers filled Mission Plaza Sunday afternoon as community members celebrated president-elect Joe Biden’s victory for the second day in San Luis Obispo.
Posted inEngineering, Features, News, Top Stories
Wind Power Design team selected to compete in national competition
Cal Poly’s Wind Power Design team is among 13 universities selected to compete in the June 2021 Collegiate Wind Competition.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly receives the most awards at national construction management student competition
The Construction Management teams from Cal Poly took home numerous awards from a national college contest in Reno last month. Cal Poly attended the 2019 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) regional competition from Feb. 6 to 9 and won more awards than any of the other 49 universities in attendance. Out of 12 total teams […]
Posted inNews
Central Coast not named in offshore drilling executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 28 that would allow for the expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling along portions of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, but does not explicitly mention the Central Coast. The executive order, “America-First Offshore Energy Strategy,” was proposed to reduce the amount of oil imported from […]
Posted inCrime, Greek Life, News
University and national Delta Sigma Phi talk fate of Cal Poly chapter
As of now, neither Cal Poly nor the national chapter of Delta Sigma Phi plan to pose sanctions against the Cal Poly Delta Sigma Phi Chapter.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, News
BLOG: Obama urged change on Fourth
President Obama gave his weekly address, urging citizens to put forth the same spirit as the country’s first system.
Posted inNews
One of the Central Coast's best kept secrets
sheila sobchik The large blue road sign read: “NEXT SERVICES 82 MILES,” a warning to most motorists to avoid the barren road for fear of no gas; instead we welcomed the heavenly message with a full tank of fuel and an ear-to-ear grin inside our helmets. The road swept left and then broke right like […]
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Where have all the Good ol' Days gone?
So lately, my roomie and I have been obsessed with the show “American Dreams.” Ah, nothing like getting lost in the rhythm of the 60’s to rid your mind of current Iraqi death toll numbers and plans for world domination. Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong era, other times I think the […]