Student and faculty protestors gathered on Dexter Lawn Wednesday morning for a “die-in” demonstration in support of Palestinian students.
Author Archives: Abby Gorman
Abby Gorman is a news reporter and journalism major with a minor in child development. She initially pursued journalism in high school and enjoys that working with Mustang Media Group allows her to connect with and share the stories of Cal Poly students and the extended San Luis Obispo community. She is dedicated to elevating the role of local news, striving to make important information more accessible to the Mustang community. In her free time, she enjoys attending local events, taking day trips to the beach with friends, playing poker and cheering for her favorite hockey team (Go Kings Go!).
Ashleigh Spragins wins ASI Presidential Election for 2024-25 academic year
Ashleigh Spragins was elected with 2,230 votes. A total of 4,505 students voted in the election through the Cal Poly Portal and ASI website.
What the ASI Presidential candidates said at this year’s debate
On April 18, the 2024-2025 Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Presidential Debate took place on the University Union (UU) stage, where five ASI presidential candidates shared their platforms and views regarding issues students face at Cal Poly.
Meet your 2024 ASI Candidates
Mustang News spoke with all the 2024 ASI Presidential and Board of Directors candidates to learn more about their goals for the 24-25′ year.
Sofia Padoan, remembered by Cal Poly and extended community
Friends, teammates and loved ones from all stages of Sofia’s life shared stories of her uplifting spirit, endless ambition on the Cal Poly KKG Instagram.
AI voice cloning causes phone scams, hitting one Cal Poly family
When Will Trapp’s parents called their son in a panic, convinced he had been in a horrible accident, he was at home studying.
Pro-Palestine career fair protestors arraigned this week
Eight protestors, including three Cal Poly students, appeared in court for the first time Tuesday morning since their arrest at the January career fair protest that escalated into a violent encounter with police.
City of SLO invites residents to meeting to discuss future of SLO public transit
The City of SLO is inviting residents to attend next week’s meeting of the Joint Transportation Committee to provide their input on the future of San Luis Obispo public transit.
Cal State student workers vote to form largest undergraduate union
More than 97% of Cal State student employees voted in favor of unionization in February, according to the CSUEU.
How the ADHD medication shortage is affecting SLO
Editor’s note: This article is available in Spanish here. Cal Poly alumna and current university employee Sheri Donahue used a telehealth service to receive an ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) diagnosis in 2021. However, when pandemic regulations for virtual prescriptions ended, she struggled to get her next refill. “It’s like a big game of cat and mouse,” […]
Cal Poly trio brings new life to vintage Zippo lighters
What started as a casual interest became the full-fledged venture known as 27 Trinkets — a nod to the very room where their business began.

