A panel of federal judges upheld California’s voter-approved redistricting plans that will temporarily redraw districts to favor Democratic districts. The measure, known as Proposition 50, was introduced in mid-2025 as a response to a redistricting effort in Texas that favored Republicans. This decision comes two months after a federal three-judge panel ruled to deny Texas’ […]
Author Archives: Archana Pisupati
Archana Pisupati is the 2025-26 Editor-in-Chief for Mustang Media Group conducting news production for Cal Poly and the San Luis Obispo area. She joined Mustang News as a news reporter her freshman year, and has since ventured into investigative reporting and was previously MN's social media manager. In her free time, you will likely find her deep into a story draft in the newsroom or typing away at Linnaea's café — complete with an iced rose oat matcha and one of her many Moleskine journals.
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Proposition 50 remains in effect following federal Texas map ruling
A three-judge federal panel ruled to deny Texas’ new congressional map, citing issues with racial gerrymandering, while California’s Proposition 50 was overwhelmingly passed, in response to Texas’ redistricting efforts.
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Early voting shows Proposition 50 leading by 11K votes in San Luis Obispo County
Most students said they felt “responsible” to express their right to vote and said they felt more heard in this election compared to last year’s national election. Physics sophomore Nicholas Taylor said this election is the only time his vote matters as a California resident.
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Letter from the Editor: Why we tell the stories we do
In the last month, Mustang News covered two stories centered around Cal Poly’s Turning Point USA chapter in the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Rather than ignoring the backlash our organization is receiving about these stories, I want to explain our reporting standards and how we publish stories. What we published On Sept. 30, […]
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Former Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro dies at 58
Joseph I. Castro, the first Mexican-American Cal State Chancellor, passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of increasing diversity and educational opportunities, despite facing backlash for his mishandling of sexual misconduct complaints.
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From one editor to the next
I first met Amelia Wu over Zoom two days before my high school graduation. I pinned my hair up around six different ways before finally landing on a hairstyle I liked— and then quickly pulled it out as soon as I entered the Zoom waiting room. I was interviewing to be a news reporter for […]
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‘It’s love, not hate, that makes America great’: thousands protest Trump administration at No Kings Day rally
Thousands gathered for the No Kings Day rally to protest the Trump administration, calling for love over hate.
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Cal Poly spent over $1 million on St. Patrick’s Day
Cal Poly spent over $1 million on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, while the City of San Luis Obispo spent $115,000.
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What you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day 2025
With St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaching, Mustang News compiled an all-encompassing guide to the happenings, closures and resources available to students. Morning on The Green: A Mustang Music Festival A free concert event with headliners ZHU and Galantis will take place from 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Door open at 3:45 a.m., with student opener […]
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Galantis, Zhu to headline Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day on-campus event
Swedish EDM opening act Galantis and American EDM artist Zhu are set to headline Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival, according to the Cal Poly ticketing website. The free event will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Cal Poly Sports Complex Lower Fields […]
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‘We’re not kidding’: Cal Poly and SLO shift from St. Fratty’s containment to prevention
Cal Poly’s St. Fratty’s Day made national headlines due to a roof collapse at the annual block party in 2015. Nine years later, St. Fratty’s resulted in over $24,000 worth of damages at the Red Bricks residence halls. This year, Cal Poly and the City of San Luis Obispo announced a new approach: prevention over […]