Cal Poly’s speaker security spending policy remains unchanged after the university spent $140,000 over the past two years on security for controversial speaker Milo Yiannopoulos’ two visits. The resolution was discussed in the final meeting of the year until the senate ran out of time June 5. Administration will continue to revise the security spending […]
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Proposed Academic Senate resolution caps club speaker security costs at $5,000
The resolution may change before it is voted on and will only be advisory to campus administration.
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A look back at the past ASI presidencies
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President is one of the most recognizable figures on-campus. However, their visibility around campus does not secure the student body’s understanding of their role and powers. Despite being in her last quarter of college, business administration senior Kailey Sanchez still has a shaky idea of what the ASI president does. […]
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Face-off over budget may leave Cal Poly with limited funds
Cal Poly faces a budget crisis. Inflation is rising, and the entire California State University System needs more money to combat it. It may not be coming, and the campus may have to cut costs, either in the number of classes offered or in services and grants administration provides. May 11, Governor Brown unveiled his […]
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Student engagement with student government has been historically low, despite role on campus
Campaigns are in full swing as ASI looks to encourage engagement in the upcoming election.
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Cal Poly supplements SLO Transit contract
Cal Poly supplemented its contract with SLO Transit with $7,889 to provide free additional service to the Cal Poly community.
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ASI Board of Directors concerned about potential health fee increase
Student representatives on Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors are voicing concern over both the cost and the process behind what administration is calling a “health fee adjustment.” The plan would roughly double the health fee to reduce wait times, increase the number of counselors and medical providers, and add new technology to the […]
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Cal Poly celebrates Indigenous People’s Day this Monday
Indigenous People’s Day will take place in the University Union Plaza from 5-7 p.m.
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Candlelight vigil held for Las Vegas shooting victims; student’s parents injured
In honor of those who were affected by the shooting in Las Vegas, ASI hosted a candlelight vigil.
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SLO Transit changes causing frustration for students living off campus
Newly implemented bus routes make campus transit difficult for Cal Poly students
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ASI President Riley Nilsen charges into fall quarter
ASI President Riley Nilsen is working hard to connect with the student body on every level.