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From Orion to Campus: Victor Glover trades active NASA duties for a Cal Poly advisory role
space24 days ago

From Orion to Campus: Victor Glover trades active NASA duties for a Cal Poly advisory role

NASA’s Victor Glover has moved from active astronaut duty to emeritus status and begun a full-time, flexible executive adviser role at Cal Poly starting Sept. 1, aiming to guide leadership in engineering, AI and related fields while staying connected to NASA. The Artemis II mission around the Moon remains a milestone, and Glover anticipates contributing to Artemis program planning (Artemis III in 2027 and Artemis IV in 2028) from a new base on the West Coast as his family relocates.

Artemis II’s Moon Mission Leaders Move to Emeritus Roles
science1 month ago

Artemis II’s Moon Mission Leaders Move to Emeritus Roles

NASA says Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover will leave active astronaut roles to become emeritus astronauts, dedicating time to mentor NASA staff and help guide future lunar missions. Glover has taken a leadership post at Cal Poly, while Wiseman’s plans remain undisclosed. The Artemis II crew, which also includes Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, recently completed a lunar flyby that set a distance record for humanity.

OSU Baseball Seeks Series Clincher Against Cal Poly at Goss Stadium
sportsbaseball6 months ago

OSU Baseball Seeks Series Clincher Against Cal Poly at Goss Stadium

Oregon State hosts Cal Poly in the series finale at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field (1:05 p.m. PT). After Saturday’s 11-6 OSU win highlighted by Bryson Glassco’s two homers and Paul Vazquez’s sixth homer of the year, OSU right-hander Eric Segura (3-1, 1.50) will start Sunday against Cal Poly’s Corden Pettey (2-2, 4.75). OSU is 9-1 at home this season and has outscored Cal Poly 17-4 after the first two games of the series. The game will be carried on Beaver Sports Network, Portland’s CW, and streamed via Pac-12 Insider and KOIN+.

Beavers Aim for Home-Field Advantage as Cal Poly Visits Goss Stadium
sports6 months ago

Beavers Aim for Home-Field Advantage as Cal Poly Visits Goss Stadium

Oregon State hosts Cal Poly in a three-game series at Goss Stadium with Saturday's 2:05 p.m. PT start featuring LHP Ethan Kleinschmit vs. RHP Carson Turnquist. OSU seeks a series win after Friday’s 6-3 victory, in a game that highlighted Easton Talt and Bryce Hubbard homering and a strong home record (8-1). The Beavers have no walks in their last two games and have 417 strikeouts this season; notes also point to Talt’s five-game hitting streak and Hubbard’s back-to-back homers.

UCLA Women’s Basketball Dominates Cal Poly in Sienna Betts’ Debut
sports9 months ago

UCLA Women’s Basketball Dominates Cal Poly in Sienna Betts’ Debut

UCLA women's basketball team delivered a dominant 115-28 victory over Cal Poly, showcasing improved consistency, defense, and team connectivity. Senior Lauren Betts and freshman Sienna Betts made notable contributions, with Sienna playing her first game after injury. The team aims to maintain high standards and continue developing as they prepare for upcoming challenges.

"Kristin Smart's Family Sues Cal Poly for Wrongful Death and Negligence"
lawsuit-wrongful-death-negligence2 years ago

"Kristin Smart's Family Sues Cal Poly for Wrongful Death and Negligence"

The family of Kristin Smart, who disappeared from a California campus in 1996 and was later found to have been murdered, is suing California Polytechnic State University for negligence and wrongful death, alleging that the school mishandled the investigation and allowed her killer, Paul Flores, to attend despite previous accusations against him. The lawsuit claims that proper action by the university could have prevented Smart's murder and subsequent assaults by Flores. The family seeks accountability and unspecified monetary damages from the university.

"Kristin Smart's Family Sues Cal Poly for Delayed Search and Wrongful Death"
legalcrime2 years ago

"Kristin Smart's Family Sues Cal Poly for Delayed Search and Wrongful Death"

The family of Kristin Smart, who was allegedly killed at California Polytechnic State University in 1996, is suing the university for negligence, wrongful death, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. They claim the university failed to promptly pursue a missing person case, interview witnesses, seal the suspect's dorm room as a crime scene, and investigate reports of threatening behavior by the suspect before Smart's murder. Paul Flores, convicted of Smart's murder, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in March 2022. The family is seeking a trial by jury and money damages.

"Rutgers Wrestling Dominates Season Opener, Impressive Wins and Latest Recruit Scoop"
sports2 years ago

"Rutgers Wrestling Dominates Season Opener, Impressive Wins and Latest Recruit Scoop"

No. 15 Rutgers wrestling dominated RV Cal Poly, winning 31-10, and Duke, winning 47-0, in their season opener. The Scarlet Knights won 17 out of 20 bouts, including 13 victories by bonus points. Several wrestlers made impressive debuts, and head coach Scott Goodale expressed excitement for the team's performance. Rutgers looks forward to their upcoming match against No. 4 Virginia Tech and will also have wrestlers competing in the Princeton Open.

Multiple Fires Spark Evacuations Near San Luis Obispo High School and Cal Poly
natural-disasters2 years ago

Multiple Fires Spark Evacuations Near San Luis Obispo High School and Cal Poly

Evacuations have been issued after a vegetation fire broke out above San Luis Obispo High School in California. Additional resources have been ordered to fight the fire, which is burning in a south, southeast direction. Two more fires have been reported near Cal Poly, but are not an immediate safety concern for the campus community. Evacuation orders have been issued for specific areas, and more information will be released soon.