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.
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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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Hundreds of faculty want Cal Poly to take a stand. President Armstrong says it’s not our place.
Despite faculty efforts, President Armstrong refused to sign a statement criticizing federal actions. His decision reflects Cal Poly’s policy on institutional neutrality.
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Residents protest Trump administration in May Day rally
Hundreds of residents gathered in SLO to protest the Trump administration and Elon Musk, collecting donations for those struggling from federal assistance cuts.
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Sen. Adam Schiff criticizes House GOP on Armstrong hearing, opposes Trump policies at town hall
California Sen. Adam Schiff criticized House Republicans for using antisemitism to “interfere with academic freedom” at a recent town hall.
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All four visas reinstated at Cal Poly as part of U.S. Department of Justice reversal
Two visas were reinstated for international students at Cal Poly, following U.S Department of Justice reversal.
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Jeffrey Armstrong declines to sign statement against Trump’s ‘overreach’
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong will not sign a joint statement opposing “unprecedented government overreach” in American higher education, confirmed by University Spokesperson Matt Lazier Wednesday. The overreach refers to the unrelenting power the Trump administration wields over universities for what it said are inadequate responses to rising antisemitism. “Cal Poly cares deeply about its […]
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Cal Poly must work to protect its students from federal attacks
Cal Poly must continue to ensure that students are free from legal repercussions, especially from the federal government, when they choose to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights.
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‘Hands Off!’ San Luis Obispo protest in photos
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the San Luis Obispo Courthouse on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration, with speakers including Congressman Salud Carbajal and Assemblymember Dawn Addis.
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Thousands rally in San Luis Obispo ‘Hands Off!’ protest to defend federal courts
Over 2,000 protestors gathered in San Luis Obispo to defend judicial independence against alleged efforts by the Trump Administration.
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Hundreds gather to protest Trump and Musk on Presidents Day
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered along Los Osos Valley Road on Presidents Day to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.