Roughly 100 student protesters gathered on Dexter Lawn for the second “die-in” demonstration on campus and a walk-out in support of Palestinian students and faculty on Thursday.
Author Archives: Caroline Ohlandt
Caroline Ohlandt is the Print Editor for Mustang News. She joined the newsroom as a reporter her freshman year and later served as News Editor, overseeing daily digital content and helping lead large-scale newsroom coverage of major campus and citywide events. She values student media as a space for thoughtful reporting and believes it plays an important role in keeping students, faculty, and the surrounding community informed.
In her free time, Caroline enjoys relaxing at the beach with a good book and spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Lily. She can often be found in the newsroom.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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City of SLO to construct pilot public bike park
The project will serve as a pilot park until a proposed development and budget for a permanent park are approved.
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Lightwire Theater lights up the stage in glow-in-the-dark performance
Lightwire Theater’s 59-minute performance utilized light, technology and music to tell the story of a scientist bringing a friendly dinosaur to life with magic.
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ASI Craft Center reopens after renovations
On Jan. 22, Cal Poly’s Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Craft Center reopened after six months of renovations, offering new classes and updated safety features, according to ASI Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Assessment Jill Baxter.
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ASI Events hosts comedian Noel Miller on campus, more than 3000 students in attendance
On Feb. 7, ASI Events hosted YouTuber and comedian Noel Miller in Cal Poly’s Recreation Center Main Gym for a standup comedy show, drawing a crowd of more than 3000 students, ASI Events Student Musical Entertainment Coordinator and math sophomore Katie Pierce said.
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SLO Hillel hosts Nova Festival survivor on campus
On Nov. 29, SLO Hillel hosted Nova festival massacre survivor Shye Klein Weinstein on campus to share his story.
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ASI hosts Dayglow concert on campus, bringing in around 1,500 students
On Nov. 15, ASI Events welcomed indie music artist Dayglow and local band Couch Dog to Cal Poly’s Recreation Center Main Gym for a night of good music and enjoyment, Katie Pierce, ASI Student Musical Entertainment Coordinator and math sophomore, said.
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Anti-abortion club hosted events on campus met with counter-protests
On Nov. 8, Students for Life, Cal Poly’s anti-abortion club, held a booth on Dexter Lawn that was met with counter-protests from abortion-rights students. They later hosted Students for Life of America Spokesperson Autumn Higashi in the University Union to spread awareness about the anti-abortion argument, according to construction management senior and Students for Life President Eleanor Rheingans.