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Cal Poly’s Turning Point USA chapter seeks dialogue and growth after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at a Utah college campus, causing the Cal Poly TPUSA chapter to double in size. Group aims to have open conversation and discourse.
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Cal Poly Maritime Academy sets sail with new leadership but same hands-on learning
Cal Poly Maritime Academy and Cal Poly have merged their administrations and will academically merge in one year, providing more financial stability, national recognition, and hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Posted inWomen's Soccer
Women’s soccer coach Bernardo Silva fuels Cal Poly’s success with ‘GRIT’ philosophy
Cal Poly Women’s Soccer opened the 2025 season with nine non-conference matches and escaped the slate unbeaten, becoming the first team in program history to do so. The Mustangs went 2-0-7 in that span, breaking the program’s record of most ties achieved in a single season. The unbeaten stretch was also the team’s longest overall […]
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Newsom warns California’s universities against accepting Trump’s higher education compact
California Governor Gavin Newsom has warned that any California schools who sign the Trump administration’s compact for higher education will be cut off financially from the state, while the compact outlines guidelines for participating universities to follow, including objective admissions and faculty hiring, and freezing tuition rates for five years.
Posted inOpinion
The Housing Hunt: 5 tips for navigating the off-campus housing search
The off-campus housing search seems daunting, so I have compiled a five-step checklist for navigating the process. Here’s how you can be prepared and lock in your lease by the end of this year.
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Pickle lovers gather at Laguna Lake for SLO Pickle Festival’s second year
The SLO Pickle Festival returned for its second year, drawing hundreds of attendees to enjoy pickle-themed activities and raise money for Meals That Connect, San Luis Obispo’s Senior Nutrition Program.
Posted inSatire
JDAWG SAYS: Dorm room essentials
New students at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo are encouraged to fill their dorms with items to show their personality and style, such as a matcha set, vinyl records, Taylor Swift merch, Labubu dolls, vapes, moonbeam ice cream, and Halloweekend costumes.
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Cal Poly and local pride center recognize LGBT History Month
Cal Poly is observing LGBT History Month this October with events hosted by the Pride Center and community partners, celebrating the resilience and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
Posted inMNTV
Cal Poly Rodeo hosts 5th Annual Break-a-Wave
Cal Poly Rodeo hosted their 5th annual Break-a-wave event in partnership with Outriders Presents. Break-a-wave is a fundraising event for the Cal Poly Rodeo team where they do a rodeo on the beach. Rodeo athletes participated in bucking and break-a-way events in Pismo Beach.
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Cal Poly alum, Dylan Efron, takes the ballroom stage on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Cal Poly alum Dylan Efron has taken the ballroom stage by storm on Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars”, trading in his hiking boots for dancing shoes and showing immense determination despite having no prior dance experience.