The email arrived Monday evening, from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The subject line: Death of Student Sofia Padoan. The notification reached campus community members—students, faculty, alumni and parents of students. On the Cal Poly Facebook parent page, an administrator reposted the email, prompting hundreds of messages expressing sympathy and shock. […]
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Hopper Family Christmas Trees brings farm fresh trees to the Central Coast for nearly 40 years
Hopper Family Christmas Trees has brought a variety of natural Christmas trees to the Central Coast since 1985. Owned by husband and wife, Dennis and Joni Hopper, the family business hopes to see a higher demand for real Christmas trees in the coming seasons. Reporter Emma Montalbano interviewed the family to learn more about their […]
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Erica A. Stewart: 2024 Mustang News TV Interview
San Luis Obispo mayoral candidate Erica A. Stewart sits down with Mustang News reporter Emma Montalbano to discuss her plans for reelection in the 2024 election season.
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Students Gallop to Victory in Cal Poly’s First Hobby Horse Event
Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) hosted its first-ever hobby horse competition, where students competed in different categories using prop horses. Hobby horsing mimics traditional equestrian activities such as obstacle courses with hurdles and performances, but instead of riding on real horses, participants ride toy horses on sticks. Winners of the different categories received trophies, Cal Poly […]
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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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A Cal Poly canvas course is covering the Sex Ed your teachers never did
The Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) lab launched a sexual education canvas page last quarter with 10 modules covering all topics from the basics of “What is Sex?” to “Pornography” and “Sex Toys.”
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Cal Poly, Explained: All about ASI
“Connect students to their ultimate college experience” is the motto of Cal Poly’s Associated Students Incorporated (ASI). To bring this motto to life, the three branches of the ASI Student Government work together to advocate for student needs, represent student interests and plan events and programs to bring students together. In an effort to advocate […]
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“The biggest slap in the face:” Campus Dining announces Chick-Fil-A will be on campus next year, despite student opposition
Cal Poly Corporation is proceeding with plans to bring a Chick-Fil-A restaurant to 1901 Marketplace next academic year, despite a vote passed by ASI urging the corporation to sever ties with the fast-food company. Campus Dining posted a photo to their Instagram on June 3 announcing that the Chick-Fil-A pop-up in Poly Canyon Village will […]
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CENG raises the most money during 2023 Poly Gives campaign
Cal Poly’s College of Engineering (CENG) plans to put its funds raised during this year’s Poly Gives campaign towards promoting hands-on learning in Cal Poly’s machine shops. Poly Gives is a digital giving campaign that Cal Poly has hosted for the last six years, where donors can give money to a department or program of […]
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SLO bicyclist critically injured in collision with pickup truck
A bicyclist is currently being treated for critical injuries following a collision with a pickup truck at an intersection Friday evening, according to a San Luis Obispo Police news release. A 20-year-old male bicyclist was hit by a pickup truck driver at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Fredericks Avenue. At around 4:30 p.m., San […]
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How three freshman roommates started a successful produce stand on campus
Editor’s note: This article is available in Spanish here. Disappointed by the lack of fresh fruit and vegetable options available at Campus Dining locations, three freshmen roommates took matters into their own hands and started a business that would provide students with easy access to fresh fruit and vegetables. After composing a proposal, business administration freshmen […]