Find the English version here. Traducido por Suri Moreno. Un grupo de estudiantes de Cal Poly y exalumnos haciendo fondos para inmigrantes indocumentados por una serie de ventas de pasteles en San Luis Obispo. “Raising Together” empezó el último verano cuando estudiantes buscaron una manera de responder a los asuntos de inmigración que afectan las […]
Author Archives: Lauren Quijano
Lauren Quijano is a third-year journalism major and the lead producer of MNTV. This is her second year with Mustang News, where she began as a reporter for both the video team and KCPR News. Lauren covers arts, student life and stories that impact the Cal Poly and broader San Luis Obispo community—from drag workshops and pickleball tournaments to election-mail-in ballot journeys and campus policy changes. When she’s not chasing the next story, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking something sweet.
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A recipe for change: Cal Poly students turn bake sales into immigrant support
A group of Cal Poly students and alumni are raising money for undocumented immigrants through a series of bake sales in San Luis Obispo. Raising Together started last summer when students were looking for a way to respond to immigration issues affecting communities throughout California. Proceeds from these bake sales are donated to organizations such […]
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Behind the rehearsals: Hmong Student Association makes Illuminate debut at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s Hmong Student Association is performing a traditional Hmong dance with Thai influences at the Illuminate stage, hoping to bring awareness to Hmong culture on campus.
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ASI and Campus Health & Wellbeing launch grocery shuttles
Cal Poly’s ASI and Campus Health & Wellbeing have launched a free grocery shuttle service to transport students between campus and local grocery stores, running every Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Cal Poly expands 2+2 pathway to include new degree options at Cuesta College and Allan Hancock College
Cal Poly’s 2+2 program is expanding to include liberal studies at Cuesta College and business administration at Hancock, providing more degree options for local students and working adults with flexible schedules.
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After 40 years, Cal Poly Poly Reps are finally getting paid for their work
For more than 40 years, Cal Poly’s Poly Reps have volunteered their time to represent the university, leading campus tours, assisting with admissions events and welcoming prospective students to campus. For the first time, Poly Reps are getting paid for their work. The change marks a historic shift for the student organization, which has transitioned […]
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San Luis Obispo flights unaffected as federal shutdown strains air traffic system
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is urging travelers to check their flight status and “pack their patience” in the fallout of the 42-day government shutdown, while air traffic controllers are still being paid due to being contract employees.
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Cal Poly’s new modular residence halls rise on campus
Cal Poly has begun construction on its modular student housing complex, the largest of its kind in the US, which is expected to open in fall 2026 and fall 2027.
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Costumes and community: San Luis Obispo holds annual comic fair
San Luis Obispo transformed into a pop culture paradise as fans gathered for the annual Comic Fair. The event showcased the work of local artists and explored the growing comic scene on the Central Coast. Reporter Lauren Quijano takes us inside the celebration of comics and creativity.
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Cal Poly Professor to host reading of new novel ‘Soda Lake’
Reflecting on his creative process, Hampsey said the nature of his artistic expression is grounded in more than 40 years of teaching British romanticism, classical Greece and the existential tradition in the English department.
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Pull-ups, pride, and probably sore arms: Cal Poly students pull up to Marine Challenge
The U.S. Marines brought a pull-up challenge to Cal Poly, inviting students to test their strength for various prizes and learn more about serving with the Marine Corps. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke to some of the participants as they finished their impromptu workout.