Leaving home for college is a bittersweet moment. It’s scary thinking about moving to a new place, being without old friends and learning how to fend for yourself. But don’t be nervous— you should also be looking forward to new…
Betsy DeVos overhauls federal student loan system
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education formally announced that it will select one company to collect student debt payments on its behalf. Right now, there is $1.4 trillion in student loan debt spread across 44 million borrowers in the…
Trade fines for community service
It’s 2 a.m. Saturday and the police just walked out your front door. You just finished hosting a party, but are left with an empty house and a $1,000 fine. Not to mention, a landlord demanding even more cash for…
Students win award for copper filtration system
Environmental engineering students took home the Intel Environmental Innovation Award at the International Environmental Design Contest in New Mexico.
Interns create change at City Hall
The interns work on everything from housing reform to immigration policies.
Yosemite Hall startup turned fix-it-yourself empire
You might know the unlikely origins of some of the biggest tech boom startups, like Napster and Facebook which started in university residence halls. But Cal Poly’s Yosemite Hall was once the original headquarters of iFixit, a site that teaches…
SLO Transit releases new bus routes
Beginning June 18, SLO Transit will be implementing new routes, schedules and fares.
Cal Poly breaking ground for largest single solar array in the CSU
Cal Poly will break ground this summer.
Students protest tuition increases at Open House
Students for Quality Education and the Queer Student Union joined forces during the Open House Campus Showcase.
$1.5 million pledged for new plant pathology lab
Longtime Cal Poly supporters pledge $1.5 million to fund a plant pathology lab in new Agriculture Technology Center.
Mayor Harmon works to improve town and gown relations
Three months into her term in office, Mayor Heidi Harmon is working to strengthen the city’s relationship with students.