Incumbent Jan Marx and Cal Poly professor Michael Boswell have received the most votes in the San Luis Obispo City Council election, according to the initial report. Marx, with 40% of the vote, and Boswell, with 34% of the vote will likely fill the two open council seats. Marx served on the council since 2020 […]
Author Archives: Jeremy Garza
Jeremy Garza a senior journalism and political science student and is this year's managing editor. He has previously worked as a news and investigative reporter covering equity and government at Cal Poly and in San Luis Obispo. He almost certainly has a caffeine addiction.
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San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart on path to reelection with 86% of votes, according to initial report
Current San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart holds a major lead in the election with 86% of votes in the initial report.
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Road to HSI: Hispanic/Latino enrollment hits 25% for the first time
Cal Poly Hispanic/Latino enrollment reached 25% for the first time.
The university has to maintain 25% Hispanic/Latino enrollment for two years to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. which eligible to receive specific grants from the federal government.
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Former Cal Poly resident advisor has trial postponed for second time
The pre-preliminary hearing for former Cal Poly RA Alexis Alejandro, accused of breaking into PCV with the intent to commit rape, has been postponed to Nov. 11.
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San Luis Obispo or Hometown: How students decide where to vote
Based on Mustang News survey results, 31% of student voters planning to cast their ballots in San Luis Obispo’s elections this November. Cal Poly students tend to be highly interested in the presidential election.
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Cal Poly RA Trial delayed to Oct. 28
The pre-preliminary hearing for former Cal Poly RA Alexis Alejandro, accused of breaking into PCV with the intent to commit rape, has been postponed to Oct. 28. The decision came on Monday morning after Alejandro’s defense set a motion to vacate the preliminary hearing of the case. The pre-preliminary is scheduled for the prosecution and […]
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What do Latinx students want to see as Cal Poly prepares to become an HSI? Mustang News asked them.
The Spanish version can be found here. Cal Poly is closing in on the 25% Latinx undergraduate enrollment criteria eligible to receive the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) federal designation. As of 2023, Hispanic or Latinx undergraduate students comprised 22.92% of the student body, according to Cal Poly enrollment data last updated Jan. 4, 2024. In […]
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¿Qué quieren ver estudiantes Latine/x mientras Cal Poly se prepara a volverse en un HSI? Mustang News les preguntó.
translated by Kathryn Hutchinson Cal Poly está acercando al criterio de al menos 25% de la matrícula de estudiantes universitarios siendo hispanos para recibir la denominación de Instituciones de Servicio a Hispanos (HSI). A partir de 2023, estudiantes universitarios Hispanos o Latine/x constan 22.92% del cuerpo estudiantil, de acuerdo con el data matrícula, actualizado por […]
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Former Cal Poly resident advisor Alexis Alejandro pleads not guilty for burglary, intent to commit rape charges
Former Cal Poly resident advisor Alexis Alejandro, 25, pleaded not guilty to burglary and assault with intent to commit rape charges at Tuesday’s arraignment. Alejandro was charged Thursday in connection to the Sept. 7 Poly Canyon Village break-in. The victim reported waking up to the burglar holding their hand over the victim’s mouth. Alejandro’s bail […]
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Cal Poly RA arrested, charged with burglary and intent to rape
Cal Poly Police Department arrested student Alexis Alejandro, 25, in response to an attempted burglary in Poly Canyon Village on Sept. 7, according to an email sent by CPPD. Alejandro was arrested on charges of burglary and assault with intent to commit rape. CPPD arrested Alejandro on Thursday, Sept. 19, around 3:45 pm, according to […]
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Cal Poly ranks 57 in Forbes’ best American colleges
Forbes ranked Cal Poly as the 57th best university in the U.S. on their annual America’s Top Colleges list – up from No. 83 on last year’s list. Cal Poly is ranked as the 14th best university in the West and is the highest ranked CSU campus. “This ranking illustrates how Cal Poly is succeeding […]