On-campus living is a requirement for freshmen this year. By 2023, living on campus might become a reality for Cal Poly sophomores as well, as required by the the Cal Poly Strategic Plan. However, this mandate could come at a…
SLO growing pains
Brendan Abrams is a liberal arts and engineering studies junior and Mustang News columnist. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News editorial. Affordability, environmental friendliness, student-community relations, maintenance of the natural landscape; many…
Students weigh in on requiring underclassman to live on campus
“When things are required and mandatory, they suddenly seem like less of a good idea.”
Reactions to freshman housing show state of student-community relations
Relations between the San Luis Obispo community and Cal Poly students have been strained for several years. With events like the Poly Royale riots in 1990 and the St. Fratty’s Day roof collapse in 2015 seared into the minds of…
New gender-inclusive housing offered to incoming students
Now both incoming and continuing students living on campus have the opportunity to request gender-inclusive housing.
Cal Poly trying to build faculty and staff housing on Grand Avenue
Cal Poly hopes to have a developer build up to 420 units on the 10-15 acre parcel of land.
New program helps students get housing
Learn by Doing applies to most aspects of being a Cal Poly student. But when it comes to becoming a good neighbor in the SLO community, learning the ropes beforehand is crucial.
Students face high-priced housing
Repurposing rooms can help lower rent, local landlord Mark Schroeder said.
Mandatory on-campus sophomore housing still on the table, sparks push-back from ASI
“Could there be a policy someday? Maybe. That is within the realm of possibility.”
Diversity, housing, new buildings and sustainability encompass Cal Poly’s master plan
The goal is to house 100 percent of freshmen and sophomores.
SLO city cracks down on rental homes
Due to a shortage of affordable housing, the program aims to ensure students will not have to live in unsuitable housing conditions.