Listen to the story: Ellie Miller spends most of her time in the Erhart Agriculture building. In the 10 minutes before class or the second after classes end, the agribusiness senior and other female students often have to wait in long lines to use the restroom. “During rush hour between classes, the line goes out […]
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President Armstrong is going to Congress. Here’s what his students think
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong has been called to testify before The U.S. Congress on May 7, citing alleged antisemitism and mishandling pro-Palestinian activism. Armstrong is one of three university presidents who the Committee of Education and the Workforce are set to hear from, joining DePaul University and Haverford College. The three schools all received […]
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“The lifeblood of the economy”: Cal Poly faculty join higher education movement
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Cal Poly joined over 100 universities across the country on April 17 for a National Day of Action for Higher Education. Students and faculty protested state budget cuts and free speech restrictions on campus. Cal Poly economics lecturer Solina Lindahl said that despite a 34% […]
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‘I think my Uber took advantage of me’: Two Cal Poly students testify in assault case against ex-Cal Poly custodian
Two Cal Poly students testified in court Thursday, detailing alleged assaults by former Cal Poly custodian Angel Munoz Quintana, who is accused of posing as a rideshare driver to lure college-aged women into his car, where he allegedly sought sexual favors.
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Palm Street parking garage returns to pay-upon-exit model, replacing gateless format
Starting March 10, the 842 Palm Street parking garage will return to a pay-upon-exit model, requiring visitors to pay an hourly rate of $2 for parking.
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Cal Poly custodian posing as rideshare driver arrested for sexual assault, kidnapping charges
Angel Munoz Quintana, a University Housing custodian, was arrested yesterday for alleged sexual assault and kidnapping.
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The 2024 SLO Pickle Festival
Pickle lovers gathered at the inaugural San Luis Obispo Pickle Festival on Oct. 5, 2024. Mustang News Reporter Jessica Carp takes us through the festivities.
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Taming Cal Poly’s turkeys
Turkeys are both loved and feared at Cal Poly. Reporter Jessica Carp introduces us to Benjamin Broudy, the student who’s taken on the challenge of training these notorious campus birds, while others share their run-ins with the wild flock.
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How Cal Poly Handles 200,000 Packages a Year
Ever wondered how your packages reach you at Cal Poly? Join reporter Jessica Carp for an exclusive look at Cal Poly’s award-winning mail delivery process.
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Exploring Ostrichland
Join reporter Jessica Carp as she explores one of the Central Coast’s most beloved attractions in our latest feature. Discover the fascinating history and unique experiences awaiting visitors at Ostrichland U-S-A.
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Kristin Smart’s family sues Cal Poly, accusing university of negligence, wrongful death
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial was covered each day by Mustang News. Read previous articles about the trial here. The family of Kristin Smart is accusing Cal Poly for negligence relating to Smart’s death, according to documents filed in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court on Thursday. The Smart family is […]