Cal Poly’s Iranian Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) hosted a vigil to honor the lives lost in the Feb 28 U.S. airstrike attack on Iran and those killed by the Iran government, with around 40 students, faculty, and community members gathering to remember the victims.
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Club sports athletes report minimal field damage after Morning on the Green festival
Women’s Ultimate Frisbee and Rugby Team athletes reported minimal damage to the Lower Sports Complex fields after the Morning on The Green Festival, and suggested the university transition the event to the turf fields to protect the grass fields.
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Cal Poly Partners working to bring EBT to Hilltop market in PCV
Cal Poly Partners is working to get Hilltop, the grocery market at Poly Canyon Village, approved to accept EBT by the start of spring quarter, after rebranding from Poly Canyon Village Market.
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The unseen side of Greek life: How members volunteer on campus and the community
Greek life members at Cal Poly are working to break stereotypes by volunteering in the community, completing over 59,000 service hours and raising nearly $325,000 for charity during the 2024-25 academic year.
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Alpha Epsilon Pi member assaulted in antisemitic hate crime
Four to five white males aged 20 to 25 assaulted a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity in an antisemitic hate crime on Saturday, and authorities are searching for the suspects.
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Rep. Carbajal visits SLO Roasted Coffee, slams impact of Trump tariffs
U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal visited SLO Roasted Coffee to discuss the local economy and the impact of tariffs, while also criticizing the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs and ICE’s tactics.
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SHABANG Battle of the Bands winner seeks new creative methods through burnout
Pagel, a busy singer-songwriter, discusses her struggles with writing, the pressure of creating for her band, and the importance of embracing failure and authenticity in the process.
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Highway 1 fully reopens for the first time after three-year closure
Caltrans finished repairs to Highway 1 through Big Sur, restoring access between Cambria and Carmel as of noon on Wednesday, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. This announcement comes nearly 90 days earlier than the initial opening date, which was projected to be March 30, 2026. For three years, the scenic cliffside byway was closed for […]
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Women and nonbinary focused gym, Kismet Fitness, was 17 years in the making
Kismet Fitness is a gym in San Luis Obispo specifically designed for women and nonbinary people, offering a safe and inclusive space to prioritize physical and mental health without the pressure of the male gaze.
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Large waves and rip currents prompt Central Coast beach warnings
San Luis Obispo County beaches will be under a high surf advisory watch from Dec. 3-5 due to large, breaking waves and rip currents, with residents and visitors advised to stay out of the water and away from rocks and the break.
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Cal Poly President Armstrong will get $100,000 more per year following Board of Trustees vote
The Cal State Board of Trustees voted to increase Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s salary by over $100,000 to $611,203 in the next two years, with some presidents potentially seeing up to a 15% salary increase after a performance review, despite a recent $144 million budget cut.