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SLO residents take 'pride' in their community

San Luis Obispo’s Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) produces 15th annual Pride Festival and hosts Pride in the Plaza carnival in Mission Plaza downtown as a “gift back to the community.”

Summer construction closes Cal Poly roads and walkways

Summer construction on campus includes additional road closures, a 1.5 million gallon thermal water tank, and the final stages of expansion for the Recreation Center.

Budget cuts could mean less money for Cal Poly

A state budget that would cut an additional $150 million from the California State University system (CSU), on top of the previously expected $500 million in cuts was vetoed June 15 by Governor Jerry Brown.

Student hit by car walking on campus

A student was taken to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Tuesday, May 30, after being in a pedestrian/vehicle collision.

Former student sues Cal Poly after cow injures leg

A dairy science student is suing Cal Poly for negligence after a heifer crushed her leg, tearing ligaments and damaging blood vessels, in November 2010.

Reviving the state of music with KCPR

On any given day, at almost any time, even in the wee hours of the morning, anyone can walk up to the windows of KCPR and watch disc jockeys on-air.

Guest lecturer brings love of ‘shrooms to Poly

Scientist, entrepreneur and author Paul Stamets took Cal Poly students on a “Magical Mushroom Mystery Tour” Tuesday night at the Spanos Theatre for a talk on his work in mycology, the study of fungi.

Cal Poly alumna brings back spirit of ’60s with book

Sex, drugs and the Vietnam War come to life in Cal Poly alumna and local author Sherry Shahan’s new novel “Purple Daze.” The book focuses on characters Mickey, Cheryl, Don, Nancy, Ziggy and Phil, whose lives are affected by turbulent…

BLOG: Stand up against sexual assault

Blogger says we need to stand together as a community to prevent sexual assault in light of recent reported rapes.

Lawsuit and Order: police union suing city over retirement measures

The San Luis Obispo Police Officers’ Association filed suit last week against the city of San Luis Obispo over the city council’s plan to vote on a proposed special election that would put employment conditions to a public vote.

Cal Poly reacts to death of Osama Bin Laden

Reactions to the death of Osama bin Laden, leader of al-Qaida, are mixed among Cal Poly students.