Ivy Yahnke is a journalism senior. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Thousands of San Luis Obispo citizens have mobilized to protest racial inequality and police brutality in the past two weeks. In addition to protesting, people can support the fight for racial equality by donating and signing petitions. Here […]
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The Bogeys Instagram Concert
Alternative pop band The Bogeys performed for Cal Poly students via Instagram Live this Thursday. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) hosted the virtual concert as a way to emulate the live concerts that take place in the University Union plaza during spring quarter. The Bogeys’ lead singer AJ Absy said although they miss playing for in-person […]
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Mental Health Awareness Month under quarantine
One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, Mental Health America said. To spread awareness about mental illness, the United States has observed Mental Health Awareness Month every May since 1949. Under the stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 impacts, many who suffer from mental illness may be under even more stress. In a […]
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What it’s like being an essential worker for these students
While some people can work from home under the statewide shelter-in-place order, others are classified as essential workers and report to work in person — leaving some students to set aside their fear of infection to do their job.
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Here’s what the housing market looks like in SLO County amid COVID-19
On March 25, Cal Poly announced via email that Spring quarter will be taught virtually, leaving students to reevaluate whether to stay in San Luis Obispo or return to their hometowns. “Right when the virus started to hit, I realized [we’d] be online the rest of the quarter,” business administration junior Ryan Blaser said. When […]