“COVID fatigue” has been described on the UC Davis Health Newsroom as, “We’re tired of being cooped up, tired of being careful, tired of being scared. Our collective fatigue is making some people careless – one reason COVID-19 is rising sharply again in California and throughout the U.S.”
Changed class times and canceled courses: Registration creates problems for students and faculty
A new course registration system that aimed to create a seamless user experience caused several scheduling issues for Cal Poly students and faculty during the first week of winter quarter. Multiple classes that students had registered for were unexpectedly changed…
SLO community wants students to get COVID-19 tests on-campus
This story was updated Jan. 11 at 6:45 p.m. with additional information from Cal Poly’s Director of Media Relations Matt Lazier San Luis Obispo residents are raising concerns of a COVID-19 testing backlog in the community as students move back…
The pros and cons of virtual fall quarter
As Cal Poly moves into winter quarter, students and staff reflect on their fall quarter challenges and experiences. While it was ideal for some, many struggled with the nature of the online learning environment. Political science junior Allison Polmar said…
COVID-19 policies increase for winter quarter
The university will enforce stricter COVID-19 restrictions, which includes increased testing of students, according to a campus-wide email sent by President Jeffrey Armstrong on Thursday.
What to expect from COVID-19 testing Winter quarter
In a campus-wide email Nov. 15, Campus Health and Wellbeing shared the updated Winter quarter testing requirements for 2021, including who is required to participate in testing requirements, testing that needs to be completed before returning to San Luis Obispo,…
Freshmen plans for Winter quarter: Choosing to live on campus or stay at home
Students who are living on campus are required to move out of housing by Nov. 21, according to the Cal Poly Housing website. This means that for students living on campus, they will have to move out the week before finals week, whereas last year students would normally stay on-campus through finals.
CSU Chancellor announces plans for virtual instruction for remainder of 2020-21 academic year
Although Cal Poly is on the quarter system, both Winter and Spring quarters will maintain minimal in-person learning, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier.
Flight cancellations kick off Winter 2019: Cal Poly community comes together
How Cal Poly parent’s helped students affected by weather-inflicted flight cancellations. One parent flew with her daughter and friend to rent them a rental car, others rented a 12-seater van to help stranded students make the drive from San Francisco.
Cal Poly is “leveling the playing field” with a new parking pass lottery
Parking services are trying to improve the commuter passes process by implementing a new wait list lottery.
A hike a day
Why freshman Gabriel Santos has promised to hike every day during winter quarter and how he plans on maintaining that goal