The project has sparked controversy among locals, who argue the neighborhood will be disrupted by the installation of approximately 1,475 more freshmen living close by.
Party brings debate to campus, leaves greeks on edge
A Thanksgiving-party-gone-wrong put some fraternities and sororities on edge this week and opened discussion at Cal Poly about the university’s role in regulating off-campus behavior.
Cal Poly challenging email that identifies party’s theme, host
University administrators are challenging the contents of an email sent to the Cal Poly Diversity Coalition that identified the host and theme of an “offensive” party now under investigation by the dean of students, a university spokesperson said Wednesday.
Twelve campus buildings experience hot water outage
Twelve buildings on campus are experiencing a hot water outage due to a pipe failure, Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier said. The failure occurred Thursday night after a joint in the utility tunnel malfunctioned.
Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Kappa Psi placed on social probation
Cal Poly fraternities Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Kappa Psi are under social probation for hosting parties during fall recruitment, university spokesperson Matt Lazier said.
Panel to consider legalizing weed, no word yet if Cal Poly would follow
Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier declined to discuss the hypothetical of marijuana becoming legal in California, saying the university would only review its policies after the law changes.
Candlelight vigil honors four students
Cal Poly will honor deceased students Greg Inamori, Kyle Rhodes, Weston Crowe and Luke Powers in a candlelight vigil Monday at 6 p.m. at Julian A. McPhee University Union, university spokesperson Matt Lazier said.
Water outages disrupt campus move-in day
Photo by Zach Maher Mustang Daily staff report [follow id=”mustangdaily”] Update 1:20 p.m. Wednesday After another delay overnight, hot water is running on campus, said Tina Flack, an administrative analyst for Cal Poly Facilities. Hot water was restored near 12…
Orfalea interim dean still unknown
The interim dean of the Orfalea College of Business has not yet been announced, though the administration plans to do so before commencement, according to Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier.
Student Success Fee: Little progress so far on Academic Success Center
As Cal Poly aims to create a more consistent support network for students, nearly 5 percent of the Student Success Fee next year will fund what administrators have dubbed the university’s Academic Success Center.
Retiring vice president leaves ‘big shoes to fill’
Cal Poly chief financial officer and senior vice president for administration and finance Larry Kelley refers to his 11 years at the university as an adventure.