The California State University (CSU) was not transparent about a surplus of more than $1.5 billion while negotiating state funding and raising student tuition, according to an audit report released Thursday, June 20. Auditor Elaine Howle alleges the CSU did not…
Cal Grant expansion tops list of college affordability bills: Track them here
California’s financial aid system could get its biggest overhaul in 20 years if a proposal backed by key Assembly Democrats becomes law. And that’s just one of a slew of college affordability bills in play this legislative session. Call it…
Cal Poly students make state law with help from former assemblyman
After nine months of crafting legislation for the state of California, a class of Cal Poly students saw their textbook affordability bill on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, signed into law August 27. Assembly Bill (AB) 2385, written by Cal Poly students…
Face-off over budget may leave Cal Poly with limited funds
Cal Poly faces a budget crisis. Inflation is rising, and the entire California State University System needs more money to combat it. It may not be coming, and the campus may have to cut costs, either in the number of…
Fellowship program offers students from all backgrounds a chance to work in state government
Applications for the Capital Fellows Program are due Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.
Institute of Advanced Technology and Public Policy receives $1.2 million grant to ‘open government’ program
The Institute of Advanced Technology and Public Policy will use the grant to enhance voters’ access to government meetings.
Anti-fracking movement to march on Sacramento
Don’t Frack California is trying to mobilize the largest organized march on Sacramento against hydraulic fracking on March 15 at 1 p.m.
The tale of two cities and one team
Benjy Egel is a journalism freshman and Mustang Daily sports columnist. “I love it! I love it! Oh my God, best interview ever!” These were the words of Cal Poly men’s basketball coach and Washington-native Joe Callero when I asked…
Students march on Sacramento for higher education
Thousands of students converged on Sacramento to protest declining state support of higher education yesterday. California State Student Association (CSSA) President and event organizer Greg Washington said the rally was to bring awareness to budget problems in higher education. Chants…