Orientation programs to be mandatory for incoming students

Cal Poly’s orientation events will be mandatory for incoming freshman and transfer students come 2015.

The mid-college life crisis

Lauren Piraro [follow id =”LaurenPiraro”] The anxiety of starting another quarter of classes that were, once again, too challenging and stress-inducing was enough to motivate food science sophomore Mariam Alamshahi to try to change her major for the third time. Alamshahi…

Editors’ picks: Our favorite stories of the school year, so far

The new year is a time to both reflect and look forward.

Test your class registration knowledge

See how much you know about the new registration system to be implemented summer 2015.

Erosion at the ‘P’ makes it unsafe for painters

The “P” has been closed off to the university painting crew that routinely paints the structure. The general public still has access.

UPD introduces new on-campus walking escort program

Now the escort van won’t be the only way to get to your on-campus home.

Cal Poly unit cap agreement reached

All the majors Cal Poly requested to go over 180 units were approved.

WOW and SOAR mandatory starting Fall 2015

New freshman will be required to participate in the SOAR and Week of Welcome (WOW) orientation programs starting in Fall 2015.

You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here: Cal Poly students leave California for winter break

Not every Cal Poly student is staying in the Golden State for winter break.

‘Monster storm’ heads to San Luis Obispo

Expect rain tonight, with the possibility of heavy rainfall, and a thunderstorm.

All you can eat: Food intolerances and campus dining

Food intolerances and allergies are not rare at Cal Poly. In fact, they are so common that the university has hired Megan Coats, a registered dietitian, to educate campus dining staff about the difference between allergies and intolerances, and how to help a student find the right food to eat.