Eight candidates will participate in the second California Governor debate on April 28 at Pomona College, discussing major issues facing the state ahead of the June 2 primary.
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Political demonstration on Dexter Lawn turns orgy
The Young Conservative Scholars Cal Poly chapter hosted a political demonstration on Dexter Lawn on Thursday. The demonstration in question involved lewd sexual behavior between members, Diddy style.
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Carbajal highlights local impact of Iran War during Santa Maria Railyard visit
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal and Santa Maria Valley Railroad President Rob Himoto conducted a walking tour to discuss the local economic shifts caused by the U.S. and Israel’s joint war against Iran, resulting in a significant spike in diesel prices.
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‘Make good trouble!’: Thousands protest Trump Administration at ‘No Kings Day III’ in San Luis Obispo
Thousands of San Luis Obispo County residents and students gathered in downtown Saturday for the third No Kings Day protest. Among them was Joanne Schultz, a representative of the League of Women Voters, who chanted, “Make good trouble!” Schultz encouraged the cheering crowd to push back on the policies of the Trump administration. This is […]
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Carbajal secures $1M for SLO County Jail security upgrade and Morro Bay Harbor dredging
Rep. Salud Carbajal secured federal funding for the San Luis Obispo County Jail Security System Project and Morro Bay Harbor’s annual dredging, totaling $5,151,000.
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We got an F in free speech, but maybe not for the reason you think
Cal Poly, as an administration, has the policies of a university that values free speech, but the student body has a personality of one that fears it.
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Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo residents
San Luis Obispo residents could be affected by current disagreements between Republican and Democratic members of Congress, causing a government shutdown starting at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. The shutdown comes as a consequence to the latest clash in Congress over a new spending bill. Members of the House were set to confirm upon a short-term […]
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United by laughter: comedy’s role in healing a divided nation
Consider the last time you found yourself laughing alongside strangers, perhaps at a comedy club or during a funny movie. No one asked who you voted for or judged you for your political party. Laughter transcends the boundaries we’ve constructed between ourselves.
Late-night television and Saturday Night Live have long served as cultural unifiers, helping Americans process current events through the lens of humor. When Will Ferrell portrayed George W. Bush saying “strategery” or when Tina Fey captured Sarah Palin’s “I can see Russia from my house,” impressions became shared touchstones that transcended political divides.
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How Trump could impact California’s student financial aid and curriculum
This story is featured in the Jan. 2025 print edition. Kendall Taylor will graduate this June at Cal Poly with an English degree. His dream is to work in education as a high school teacher. However, Taylor believes the recent presidential election poses a risk to the privilege of education in America. When the Associated […]
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Defying the Gravity of today’s political climate: How Wicked challenges society’s perception of good and evil
This film resonated with me so much more after experiencing the most anticipated election of my life. Watching a highly qualified presidential candidate lose to a convicted felon on election day made me question society’s perception of good and evil.
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ASI hosts Q&A with San Luis Obispo’s congressman
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) hosted a “Meet Your Representative” event on April 22 for students to discuss policy with US Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) before the upcoming 2022 election. Carbajal currently represents the 24th Congressional District of California which includes both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County, as well as a portion of Ventura […]