Cal Poly students are collecting data to track coastal ecosystem changes over time as part of the DIMES network, a collaboration of marine biology labs stretching from Mexico to Alaska.
Author Archives: Cassandra Garcia
Posted inMNTV
L.A.’s Garden Party reflects on their experience preforming at Shabang 2025
Mustang News TV Video Director Cassandra Garcia sat down with L.A. band Garden Party after their set at Shabang and asked them about their experience playing in San Luis Obispo for the first time.
Posted inOpinion
Defying the Gravity of today’s political climate: How Wicked challenges society’s perception of good and evil
This film resonated with me so much more after experiencing the most anticipated election of my life. Watching a highly qualified presidential candidate lose to a convicted felon on election day made me question society’s perception of good and evil.
Posted inFeatures
Cal Poly’s Black History Month Kickoff: ‘Black excellence is 365 days a year’
On Feb. 2, the Black Academic Excellence Center (BAEC) hosted their annual Black History Month Kickoff at the Multi Activity Center. In a celebration of Black joy, several campus partners, clubs, food vendors and live performers gathered at the Multi Activity Center. “It’s a big message to our Black student community,” BAEC Coordinator Christina Sholars Ortiz said. “It’s about standing 10 toes down and feeling […]
Posted inMN Now
MN Now: February 1, 2024
La reportera de Mustang News, Cassandra Garcia, nos trae las noticias principales de esta semana. TRANSLATED: Mustang News reporter Cassandra Garcia brings us the top stories from this week.
Posted inTop Stories
CFA reaches tentative agreement, strike ends after one day
The CFA Board of Directors did not release the specifics of the tentative agreement. However, they noted key insights, salary increases could look like and revisions to faculty benefits such as parental leave and support.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly students counter-protest Turning Point USA speaker panel
A crowd gathered outside Fisher Science, many waving transgender and nonbinary pride flags and holding signs that read “Trans rights are not up for debate” and “My friends deserve to feel welcome here.”
Posted inWatch
MN Now: November 10, 2023
Mustang News reporter Cassandra Garcia brings us the top stories from this week.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inNews
Teamsters Union goes on strike at Cal Poly campus entrances
On Nov.14, 2023, California State University (CSU) employees with the Teamsters Local 2010 Union met at the west entrance of campus off of Highland Drive for their one-day strike in the fight for a fair contract.
Posted inOpinion
Dear President Armstrong –– It’s time to go back online
Cassandra Garcia is a journalism freshman and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Dear President Armstrong, My name is Cassandra Garcia and I am a first-generation, first-year journalism major attending Cal Poly. As a student, I have experienced firsthand the impact of the decisions you and your […]