The mother of missing Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart told the Stockton Record big developments may be coming to the unsolved case. Denise Smart said she was recently contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations and told to be ready…
Two hospitalized after possible hit-and-run near Performing Arts Center
An 18-year-old male and a 19-year-old female were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after an accident near the Performing Arts Center, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier. University Police received a call of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident — possibly…
Automatic textbook purchase program deadline extended
The deadline to opt-out of a new University Bookstore program that automatically charges students for course materials has been extended. The new deadline for students to opt-out of Poly Access has been changed to Tuesday, Jan 21, according to Cal…
Colleges required to create individual diversity action plans in CPX second phase
All six colleges across campus will be required to create individual diversity and inclusion action plans following the results of the Cal Poly Experience (CPX) survey. Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Jozi De Leon said…
Thousands expected at 2020 San Luis Obispo Women’s March
Organizers are expecting 4,000 people to attend the fourth Women’s March in Downtown San Luis Obispo Saturday, Jan. 18. The event begins in Mitchell Park at 10 a.m. with a rally. The march starts at 11 a.m. “We are heading…
New program automatically charges students for textbooks unless they opt-out
A new University Bookstore program will automatically charge students for course materials if they do not opt-out by Thursday, Jan. 16. In classes participating in Poly Access, students are given access to digital course materials for free on the first…
Mustang Gameday: Men’s Basketball vs CSUN
On the first Mustang Gameday of the basketball season, anchors Sydney Finkel and Sam Spitz preview Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s home game versus CSUN. Cal Poly will look to bounce back from its Blue-Green Rivalry defeat against UC Santa Barbara…
Police identify woman found dead on sidewalk
San Luis Obispo Police have identified the woman found dead on a sidewalk Jan. 4 as 29-year-old Nicole Cordone. After an autopsy was conducted by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Coroner, Cordone showed no signs of trauma and at…
City threatened with lawsuit over council elections
The City of San Luis Obispo is being threatened with a lawsuit to protect minority groups in city council elections. On Nov. 13, 2019, the city received a letter demanding they switch to electing council members by district, citing the…
UPD racial profiling allegations sent to deputy attorney general for investigation
Allegations of racial profiling during a University Police traffic stop are headed for investigation at the state capital. The assertion that a faculty member of color was placed in handcuffs, searched for weapons and released without reason has been turned…
Resident pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on sidewalk
Foul play is not suspected after a San Luis Obispo woman was found unresponsive on a sidewalk early Saturday morning, according to San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD). At 6:10 a.m., San Luis Obispo City Fire and SLOPD responded to check…