It has seen rivalries in the 1920s, political protests in the 1960s, a Bruce Springsteen transformation in the 1980s, and everything else from marriage proposals, to vandalism and neglect through the decades.
Cal Poly ‘P’ goes red in honor of Veteran’s Day
The Cal Poly ‘P’ has been repainted again — this time red for Veteran’s Day. Members of the Center for Military-Connected Students painted the ‘P’ red Sunday in honor of military personnel deployed overseas. The ‘P’ is located behind the…
How fire retardant is affecting Cal Poly’s biodiversity as brush fires plague the area
An associate professor’s study is analyzing biodiversity and plant growth in the wake of hillside fires at Cal Poly.
5 facts about Cal Poly you haven’t heard before
1. The “P” started as an “H” The “P” has been around since 1919 but wasn’t initially created as a symbol of Cal Poly pride, as it is today. San Luis Obispo High School and Cal Poly has a history…
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.