San Luis Obispo spent over $100k on St. Fratty’s containment
San Luis Obispo spent $115K on St. Fratty’s containment, bringing in statewide law enforcement. Police presence reduced crowds, with only four arrests and 45 citations issued this year. Full Story
Cal Poly’s mandatory fees rank first amongst Cal State campuses
Cal Poly students pay the highest student-based fees in the Cal State system. For the 2024-25 academic year, some students pay $6,077, according to the Cal State Committee on Finance. This year, Cal Poly student-based fees are about $2,500 higher than the next most costly university — Cal Maritime. Full Story
Hispanic/Latino enrollment hits 25% for the first time
Cal Poly aims to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution by 2025, focusing on Hispanic/Latino student support and increasing Pell Grant eligibility, now at 23%. Since it hasn’t met the Pell threshold, the university will file for an exception. Full Story
San Luis Obispo or Hometown: How students decide where to vote
Cal Poly students weigh whether to vote in San Luis Obispo or their hometowns, navigating logistics, political impact, and personal connection to each community. In a randomized campus-wide survey: out of 2,000 students, 23% responded. 86% plan to vote in November, with 31% voting in San Luis Obispo elections. Full Story
Is there a gateway to hard drugs at Cal Poly?
A Mustang News investigation explored whether marijuana use at Cal Poly leads to harder drug use, revealing mixed student experiences and limited university data on substance trends. Full Story
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