Brian Horgan will serve as dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) starting July 1, according to a university-wide email sent Thursday. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, expressed her confidence in Horgan’s future at Cal Poly in the email. She referenced his hands-on research experience and […]
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San Luis Obispo’s Chinatown is down to its last block. Original signs remain, keeping the history alive.
Mee Heng Low is one of the last original buildings in San Luis Obipso’s Chinatown. Nearly 75% of the street was once dedicated to businesses and homes for the Chinese, Japanese and Filipino people. Now, 1.5% of its structures survive, with much of its history physically reduced to a few buildings. One of those buildings […]
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GPS collars shape the future of grazing at Cal Poly
Five miles northwest of Cal Poly, cows equipped with tiny GPS trackers are munching away in a golden field. In this quiet scientific revolution on Cal Poly’s pastures, GPS collars transform livestock into high-tech data gatherers, revealing their every step and bite. Researchers and cattle managers then analyze the data to understand their behaviors. Simply, […]
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Cal Poly staff housing project underway on Grand Avenue to address housing shortages
Cal Poly is building 33 faculty and staff housing units at the corner of Slack Street and Grand Avenue, opening by fall 2025.
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In KINE 307, students give back to the community. But they say it changed their lives, too.
Paige Rightmire thought that she was in charge of directions. Her partner was blind, after all.
But on the front half of the tandem bicycle, Rightmire was lost. She had led them both onto Los Osos Valley Road, as cars whizzed past them.
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Cal Poly students slide into winter quarter with ASI’s first-ever Snow Day
ASI hosted its inaugural Snow Day event Thursday in the University Union, turning a corner of campus into a snowy winter wonderland. The event featured a sled hill, a snow play area, a photo booth, Starbucks hot chocolate, SloDoCo donuts, and giveaways for ASI-branded beanies.
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City approves safe parking pilot program for homeless individuals
The City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal on Wednesday to establish new overnight parking spaces for individuals living in their vehicles.
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Cal Poly ASI Student Government hosts wildfire relief donation drive
Cal Poly ASI Student Government partnered with Meathead Movers to collect essential supplies for LA wildfire victims. Students and community members delivered essential items to the Multi-Activity Center from January 14th through 17th. Mustang News Reporter Jennaca Ortiz visited the donation site to learn more.
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The nepotism of Cal Poly housing
Zillow, Facebook housing groups and open houses will be swarmed with first, second and third years alike in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, not all Mustangs will successfully complete their search. Why can’t you find your dream college home? The answer: nepotism of Cal Poly housing of course.
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Cal Poly delays seven-day paid parking program
Cal Poly has delayed the implementation of its seven-day paid parking program, Transportation and Parking Services announced this afternoon.
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The Tipping Point: How proposed tax cuts could reshape service jobs
This story is featured in the Jan. 2025 print edition. One of the key promises of the 2024 Presidential Election from both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris was to end federal income tax on tips — an idea that resonated with many middle-class workers. While there is no universal tax rate […]