ASI has installed 520 solar panels on the University Union’s rooftop to generate 110 kilowatts of power, which will produce an estimated 451,000 kilowatt hours of energy annually, enough to power 40 homes a year and remove 219 metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere every year.
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Posted inNews
University watch party marks alum Victor Glover’s historic return from Artemis II
Cal Poly alum Victor Glover ’99 returned to Earth from the Artemis II mission, marking a historic moment for NASA and Cal Poly, as more than 300 students, families and community members gathered to watch the event.
Posted inOpinion
You should be more cautious around campus petition booths
Their brief, buzzword-full rushed pitches aren’t great indicators of credibility. These types of petition booths on Cal Poly’s campus, while not all necessarily harmful or badly intentioned, should be treated with caution and skepticism upon encounter. These booths are trying to receive as many signatures as they can, and if they can rush you into signing something, they will, whether or not you even know what you’re supporting.
Posted inProposition 50
Where to cast a vote on Proposition 50 in Nov. 4 special election
California will hold a special statewide election on November 4th to vote on Proposition 50, with registration and voting information available from the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Posted inNews
Health Center expands flu shot accessibility with free clinics on campus
Cal Poly’s Campus Health and Wellbeing is offering free flu shots to students during October, with three remaining sessions taking place at central campus locations to promote convenient and affordable access.
Posted inOpinion
A typical shift as an on-campus Starbucks barista
It’s two o’clock in the afternoon on a random Tuesday of winter quarter. I speed walk from my 12 to 2 class near Dexter lawn to the University Union bathroom, where I swap my tank top for my collared, black uniform shirt. Despite washing it only two days ago, the smell of coffee ruminates from its fabric, permanently ingrained in the fibers. I sprayed it with perfume this morning, but it has worn off by now.
Posted inMNTV
Pull-ups, pride, and probably sore arms: Cal Poly students pull up to Marine Challenge
The U.S. Marines brought a pull-up challenge to Cal Poly, inviting students to test their strength for various prizes and learn more about serving with the Marine Corps. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke to some of the participants as they finished their impromptu workout.
Posted inTop Stories
Get to know the four students running for ASI president
Get to know the candidates running for the 2025 ASI Election. Learn about their goals, mission statements, and their visions for Cal Poly.
Posted inTop Stories
More than 100 attend speech by Oct. 7 survivor at Cal Poly
Mustangs United for Israel hosted a speaker on Tuesday who shared her experience surviving the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
Posted inElection Coverage
Cal Poly’s University Union sees steady voter turnout as students drop off ballots
The University Union on Cal Poly’s campus witnessed a consistent voter turnout this afternoon. Cal Poly students began dropping off their ballots as early as 7 a.m.
Posted inElection Coverage
Record ballots drop-offs force temporary UU ballot box closure
The UU ballot box overflowed at 4:00 p.m. as a record number of voters dropped off mail-in ballots.