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San Luis Obispo Police issue record citations during ‘Halloweekend’

San Luis Obispo Police issue record citations during ‘Halloweekend’

by Julia Aptekar, Amy Truong and Grace Gillio November 13, 2025November 14, 2025

Cal Poly students favor Proposition 50 in survey results

Cal Poly students favor Proposition 50 in survey results

by Alie Hall, Grace Gillio and Maya Reiken November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Campus Health & Wellbeing is expanding their hours. But the changes may not be the best for students, union says

Campus Health & Wellbeing is expanding their hours. But the changes may not be the best for students, union says

by Jeremy Garza September 30, 2025November 4, 2025

Cal Poly state funding cut by $9.7 million amid statewide budget deficit

Cal Poly state funding cut by $9.7 million amid statewide budget deficit

by Jeremy Garza September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Cal Poly doubles freshman housing cost over the past decade

Cal Poly doubles freshman housing cost over the past decade

by Alie Hall September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Men have more places to pee in Cal Poly’s academic buildings

Men have more places to pee in Cal Poly’s academic buildings

by Jessica Carp and Jeremy Garza May 20, 2025June 2, 2025

Student fees fund full-ride scholarship for ASI president, despite lack of student awareness

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Student fees fund full-ride scholarship for ASI president, despite lack of student awareness

by Angel Corzo April 22, 2025April 23, 2025

San Luis Obispo spent over $100k on St. Fratty’s containment

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San Luis Obispo spent over $100k on St. Fratty’s containment

by Jeremy Garza April 17, 2025December 11, 2025

Cal Poly’s mandatory fees rank first amongst Cal State campuses

Cal Poly’s mandatory fees rank first amongst Cal State campuses

by Jeremy Garza February 18, 2025February 24, 2025

What are the most common names at Cal Poly?

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What are the most common names at Cal Poly?

by Alie Hall and Alex Tran November 25, 2024

University responds to alleged RA break-in with increased patrols, new hires

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University responds to alleged RA break-in with increased patrols, new hires

by Elizabeth Wilson November 22, 2024November 25, 2024

Road to HSI: Hispanic/Latino enrollment hits 25% for the first time

Road to HSI: Hispanic/Latino enrollment hits 25% for the first time

by Jeremy Garza November 1, 2024November 11, 2024

San Luis Obispo or Hometown: How students decide where to vote

San Luis Obispo or Hometown: How students decide where to vote

by Jeremy Garza October 29, 2024October 26, 2025

On the frontlines: San Luis Obispo’s Fentanyl crisis response is changing

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On the frontlines: San Luis Obispo’s Fentanyl crisis response is changing

by Catherine Allen and Ari Lopez July 5, 2024July 6, 2024

The aftermath of dorm damages: Students experience physical and financial dangers

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The aftermath of dorm damages: Students experience physical and financial dangers

by Archana Pisupati June 25, 2024June 26, 2024

Why won’t the Cal Poly Foundation stop investing in fossil fuels?

Why won’t the Cal Poly Foundation stop investing in fossil fuels?

by Owen Lavine April 11, 2024

Two Cal Poly professors saw a disconnect between science and Spanish: Here’s how they’re bridging that gap

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Two Cal Poly professors saw a disconnect between science and Spanish: Here’s how they’re bridging that gap

by Jeremy Garza March 26, 2024October 3, 2024

Cal Poly is working toward Hispanic-Serving Institution status

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Cal Poly is working toward Hispanic-Serving Institution status

by Amelia Wu February 16, 2024February 18, 2024

Faculty union strike canceled one day of classes. Students weigh in

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Faculty union strike canceled one day of classes. Students weigh in

by Krithi Sankar, Amelia Wu and Elizabeth Wilson January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

‘It’s not enough food’: Students battle food insecurity as campus meal plans exceed cost of other options

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‘It’s not enough food’: Students battle food insecurity as campus meal plans exceed cost of other options

by Cole Pressler November 15, 2023November 20, 2023

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CalFresh helps students out of food insecurity — if they can get past the application

by Olivia Monforte and <a href = June 15, 2023November 20, 2023

Overlooked and undervalued: Students with disabilities struggle to navigate inaccessibility at Cal Poly

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Overlooked and undervalued: Students with disabilities struggle to navigate inaccessibility at Cal Poly

by Nidia Ramos, Alexis Bowlby, Cole Pressler and Abi Peguero May 22, 2023November 20, 2023

Storm leaks damage buildings across campus, more mold reported in student housing

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Storm leaks damage buildings across campus, more mold reported in student housing

by Elizabeth Wilson and Jessa Rosenthal March 26, 2023November 20, 2023

Cal Poly announces temporary study spaces amid Kennedy Library renovation

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Cal Poly announces temporary study spaces amid Kennedy Library renovation

by Jessa Rosenthal March 8, 2023November 20, 2023

‘It’s coming out of the shadows’: Cal Poly has among the highest reports of sexual assault in the CSU system

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‘It’s coming out of the shadows’: Cal Poly has among the highest reports of sexual assault in the CSU system

by Elizabeth Wilson March 7, 2023November 20, 2023

Students call upon Cal Poly to update sexual assault prevention trainings

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Students call upon Cal Poly to update sexual assault prevention trainings

by Elizabeth Wilson March 7, 2023November 20, 2023

‘Position of power’: Employees say Campus Dining failed to respond to sexual harassment complaints

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‘Position of power’: Employees say Campus Dining failed to respond to sexual harassment complaints

by Cole Pressler March 7, 2023November 20, 2023

Students feel ‘powerless’ over Title IX system as not all reports investigated, data shows

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Students feel ‘powerless’ over Title IX system as not all reports investigated, data shows

by Elizabeth Wilson March 7, 2023November 20, 2023

How outdated CSU policies secured a tenured position for Joseph Castro

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How outdated CSU policies secured a tenured position for Joseph Castro

by Amelia Wu February 24, 2023November 20, 2023

Cal Poly Housing receives more than 100 mold reports in January, relocating students

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Cal Poly Housing receives more than 100 mold reports in January, relocating students

by Elizabeth Wilson February 6, 2023November 20, 2023

‘In it for each other’: Understaffed SLO Days leaders raise concerns of unpaid overtime

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‘In it for each other’: Understaffed SLO Days leaders raise concerns of unpaid overtime

by Elizabeth Wilson October 6, 2022November 20, 2023

Cal Poly set to expand its two-year campus housing requirement despite student opposition

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Cal Poly set to expand its two-year campus housing requirement despite student opposition

by Amelia Wu September 27, 2022November 20, 2023

Black alumni criticize Cal Poly’s use of their images on banners

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Black alumni criticize Cal Poly’s use of their images on banners

by Omar Rashad June 2, 2022August 29, 2022

Cal Poly spends more than $100,000 isolating COVID-positive students

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Cal Poly spends more than $100,000 isolating COVID-positive students

by Omar Rashad February 15, 2022November 20, 2023

Armstrong says ‘21,000+ students’ got tested. Cal Poly’s COVID-19 dashboard doesn’t agree

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Armstrong says ‘21,000+ students’ got tested. Cal Poly’s COVID-19 dashboard doesn’t agree

by Omar Rashad January 14, 2022August 29, 2022

Cal Poly community petitions for safety protocols after week one COVID blunders

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Cal Poly community petitions for safety protocols after week one COVID blunders

by Catherine Allen and Omar Rashad January 10, 2022August 19, 2022

Cal Poly is isolating COVID-positive students in off-campus hotels

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Cal Poly is isolating COVID-positive students in off-campus hotels

by Omar Rashad January 6, 2022November 20, 2023

Record-high number of Cal Poly students test positive for COVID-19

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Record-high number of Cal Poly students test positive for COVID-19

by Brett Vollrath, Catherine Allen and Omar Rashad January 4, 2022August 19, 2022

Cal Poly isn’t doing enough to address sexual assault, students say in survey

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Cal Poly isn’t doing enough to address sexual assault, students say in survey

by Alexis Bowlby December 10, 2021November 20, 2023

Growing number of students have stopped completing daily symptom screener

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Growing number of students have stopped completing daily symptom screener

by Omar Rashad November 9, 2021August 19, 2022

COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County continue to decline

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COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County continue to decline

by Sydney Sherman October 26, 2021August 19, 2022

Overall crime decreased on campus last year except for sharp rise in stalking cases

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Overall crime decreased on campus last year except for sharp rise in stalking cases

by Alexis Bowlby October 19, 2021August 19, 2022

Enrolled and unhoused: Students struggle to find housing weeks into fall quarter

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Enrolled and unhoused: Students struggle to find housing weeks into fall quarter

by Sydney Sherman October 12, 2021November 20, 2023

Cal Poly students prefer the Pfizer vaccine, poll shows

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Cal Poly students prefer the Pfizer vaccine, poll shows

by Elissa Luce and Omar Rashad May 26, 2021August 19, 2022

Major COVID-19 spikes occurred after Halloween and New Year’s Eve. Now students are concerned about cases after St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

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Major COVID-19 spikes occurred after Halloween and New Year’s Eve. Now students are concerned about cases after St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

by Cameryn Oakes, Mason Ogden and Owen Mastalir March 16, 2021August 29, 2022

What’s in a Name? The stories behind the most common names at Cal Poly

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What’s in a Name? The stories behind the most common names at Cal Poly

by Mason Ogden, Olivia Meis and Owen Mastalir February 22, 2021March 4, 2021

Who are Cal Poly students voting for in the presidential primary?

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Who are Cal Poly students voting for in the presidential primary?

by Mustang News Staff Report March 2, 2020August 19, 2022

Inconclusive data led to the sophomore housing requirement

Inconclusive data led to the sophomore housing requirement

by Aidan McGloin February 19, 2020August 29, 2022

Where exactly does your money go? Breaking down the ASI and UU fees

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Where exactly does your money go? Breaking down the ASI and UU fees

by Natalie Young January 9, 2020August 29, 2022

A recent history of the Blue-Green Rivalry, “the greatest rivalry in college soccer”

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A recent history of the Blue-Green Rivalry, “the greatest rivalry in college soccer”

by Hailey Nagma and Sadie Rhen October 29, 2019August 29, 2022

UCSB has highest 2018 campus crime rates compared to Cal Poly, Davis and Fresno

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UCSB has highest 2018 campus crime rates compared to Cal Poly, Davis and Fresno

by Hailey Nagma and Sadie Rhen October 18, 2019August 29, 2022

Less students enrolled with high-performing class of 2023

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Less students enrolled with high-performing class of 2023

by Aidan McGloin, Hailey Nagma and Sadie Rhen September 20, 2019August 19, 2022

Cal Poly sees rise in arrests, sexual assaults, report shows

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Cal Poly sees rise in arrests, sexual assaults, report shows

by Aidan McGloin September 26, 2018August 29, 2022

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