The Hoof is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re…
“This little niche community”: What jewelry making means to student crafters and creatives
Ever since her mom set up craft stations for her as a child, graphic communications senior Mia Lew has loved getting creative through DIY projects, whether it be selling duct tape wallets or painting custom shoe designs. Then, two years…
A tribute to John Madden
Noah Greenblatt is a journalism freshman and Mustang News sports reporter. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. On the afternoon of Christmas day, John Madden assembled his closest friends and family around the TV. The…
Ómicron va a la escuela: Cómo la variante ómicron ha afectado a Cal Poly durante la primera semana del trimestre de invierno de 2022
El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Mieke Esparza. La primera semana del trimestre de invierno se vió diferente para todos los estudiantes de Cal Poly este año. Mientras algunos estudiantes se apresuraban…
Food Pantry provides more to community amid “unprecedented” use by students
Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. As a first-generation student at Cal Poly, now-graduate student Oscar Velasco never knew about the food resources, such as the Cal Poly Food Pantry, available to him as an undergraduate struggling with food…
Faculty petition for solutions to Cal Poly’s COVID-19 policy shortcomings
Cal Poly Administration has rejected the demands of a petition signed by nearly 4,000 community members following a week of mass frustration and record-breaking positivity rates. In a public ASI Board of Directors meeting, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said…
Mustang News’ top 10 stories of 2021
Kayla Stuart, Coby Chuang | Mustang News Mustang News worked to ensure that Cal Poly and its surrounding community were well-informed, up to date and still entertained during 2021. From breaking news stories to student spotlights to opinion…
Cal Poly’s modern-day segregation
Cassandra Garcia is a journalism freshman and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Imagine living in a dorm where maintenance problems are a constant norm and there is no community center…
The Divide: head coaches of women’s sports earn less than head coaches of men’s sports at Cal Poly
The women’s basketball team finished the 2020-2021 season with an overall record of 13-11. They also reached the semifinals of the Big West Tournament after beating Long Beach State in the quarterfinals, according to gopoly.com. The men’s basketball team finished…
“A petri dish in prisons”: life inside California Men’s Colony during the pandemic
January was the first time Maria Moore saw her husband’s face in 10 months. Moore’s husband Michael is currently serving two life sentences for double murder at California Men’s Colony (CMC), a state correctional facility in San Luis Obispo County.…
Cambria Christmas Market detiene las ventas de boletos debido a controversia local
El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Mieke Esparza. El evento anual Cambria Christmas Market estará cerrado al público por segundo año consecutivo debido a preocupaciones locales de seguridad. La atracción popular de…