Cold Canyon Processing Facility Manager John Ryan said the recycling contamination rate from Cal Poly is the highest in the county at 32 percent.
CubeSat DAVE sends back first high-res photo of Earth
“[Polysat’s] missions conduct useful scientific research in orbit, and it is a unique experience to get to work on this kind of thing as an undergraduate student,” a erospace engineering and physics senior Grigory Heaton said
Major winter storm closes in on San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo will start to see rainfall late Tuesday evening and continuing into Thursday evening.
Student-run Cal Poly Organic Farm sells produce locally
The Cal Poly Organic Farm embodies Learn by Doing to a T — meaning students plan work days, till the soil, plant the seeds, harvest the crops, price the food and sell produce to San Luis Obispo residents. The sales…
Cal Poly’s impacts on Central Coast wine harvest season
Wine and viticulture senior Justin Gazzaniga delayed graduation a year to work in his industry — yet his learning continues. Jolting awake to a piercing alarm at 5:30 a.m., putting on his worn out jeans and then hustling out the door…
How fire retardant is affecting Cal Poly’s biodiversity as brush fires plague the area
An associate professor’s study is analyzing biodiversity and plant growth in the wake of hillside fires at Cal Poly.
Blue Water Task Force helps beach-goers know when the water is safe
Find out how much harmful bacteria is in the ocean’s weekly with the help of the Blue Water Task Force.
Professor and students working with Northern Chumash Tribe recognized for preservation efforts
Governor’s Historic Preservation Awards given to Northern Chumash Tribe, as well as Cal Poly anthropology and geography professor Terry Jones and his students
Animal Science Department responds as protestors are present during WOW
The Animal Science Department used the recent Direct Action Everywhere protest against the Cal Poly Meat Processing Center as a teaching moment for incoming agriculture students.
Cal Poly student prompts San Luis Obispo resolution on oil extraction
San Luis Obispo City Council voted to support “Yes on Measure G” after Cal Poly student activism.
Administration building evacuated after asbestos released during construction
Recent construction activity in Administration (building 1) has released a small amount of asbestos-containing material onto the second floor.