Cal Poly students “learn by planting” on a mission to revegetate Oceano Sand Dunes and improve surrounding air quality.
Cal Poly music students travel to Kenya for cultural exchange program
The journey to Africa began in 2017 when the International Choral Society’s International Conducting Fellowship Program selected choral conductor Scott Glysson for an exchange.
Fire strikes San Luis Obispo Smart & Final on Johnson Avenue
A fire broke out inside Smart & Final Extra! on Johnson Avenue Monday afternoon. Employees and customers were evacuated as San Luis Obispo Fire went into the building. No one appeared to be injured at the scene. Smoke could be…
Cal Poly alumna’s Shark Tank deal will fund 3D printed toys for children
Some people joke that Jenn Chin’s job is to play with toys all day. In truth, the Cal Poly alumna is the chief product officer and co-founder of Toybox, a company that allows children to 3D print their own toys.…
A year after their son’s death, Jordan Grant’s parents file lawsuit
A year after computer engineering freshman Jordan Grant’s death in a car accident, his parents have filed a lawsuit in San Luis Obispo Superior Court against the driver and jurisdictions associated with the intersection of the crash. This lawsuit comes…
Gov. Newsom signs bill to allow student-athletes ability to be financially compensated for their likeness
Gov. Gavin Newsom defied the NCAA and many universities by signing a bill Monday, Sept. 30 that gives California student-athletes the opportunity to profit off their own likeness or image. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023. SB-206 was…
SLO Climate Strike pushes for policy change at county level
People from all over San Luis Obispo County gathered outside the county courthouse to take part in the second global climate strike Friday, Sept. 27. San Luis Obispo’s strike was part of a global day of action in which over…
Dog shot by San Luis Obispo Police is now dead
A dog died on the evening of Sept. 26 after being shot by a San Luis Obispo Police officer during a burglary investigation earlier that morning. Police officers were responding to reports of a burglary happening on the 600 block…
Cal Poly staffer returns to campus following near-death crash last year
On Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, Cross Cultural Centers coordinator Lilianne Tang was severely injured in a car crash that nearly killed her. While crossing the street in downtown San Luis Obispo, Tang was suddenly struck by a speeding car and…
Cal Poly Career Services opens a new student-to-alumni career networking site
Cal Poly’s career services has teamed up with alumni engagement to create a new online source for students to connect with alumni for mentoring and career advice
Campus Dining starting to bring local businesses on campus with SloDoCo pop-up this week
As part of a new Campus Dining initiative to bring variety to food on campus, SloDoCo will have a pop-up stand in the lobby of 805 Kitchen until Friday, Sept. 27. The booth is accepting PolyCards for payment. The SloDoCo…