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Author Archives: Leila Touati
Leila Touati is the Digital Manager for Mustang News. She got involved in journalism early on in high school and joined MMG her first year as a news reporter. She loves keeping the campus community up to date through investigative pieces, breaking news and features on clubs and organizations.
In her free time she loves to code and watch the same three TV shows. You can always find her in the Newsroom.
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Cal Poly student-run project a ‘catalyst’ in finding missing persons
Cal Poly alumnus Christopher Young vividly remembers his first search and rescue mission on Nov. 5, 1984. Missing person Roberta “Bibi” Lee mysteriously disappeared, prompting Young and the Contra Costa Search and Rescue Unit to search Redwood Regional Park in Oakland Hills, CA. The search was not successful, and Lee’s body was found a month […]
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Students interact with local government at ASI’s first Civic Engagement Day
“One of our big goals was to better connect students to the people who make decisions that affect them,” Chair of External Affairs for ASI Reagan Denny said.
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Computing Club Collaborative bridges connections between isolated clubs on campus
‘Dr. Hardass’ teaches CSC 800 and provides the toughest final exam. In order to pass, students must find clues around the classroom to unlock his briefcase, which holds the answer key.
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Out of the Darkness Walk sheds light on suicide prevention, mental health awareness
In the UU, a board titled “Miles of Memories” contained motivational mottos and participants hung heart-shaped letters to their loved ones lost to suicide.
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California Cybersecurity Institute hosts “Space Grand Challenge” for middle and high school students
First started in 2018, this year’s virtual competition saw a record number of 402 students registered from 13 different states and three countries.
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“We don’t have a lot of fear to go around:” Surfing and skating club Grrrls On Boards rides on the edge of femininity
Lauren Leach floats on her surfboard in The Pit, a popular surf spot in Santa Barbara. Her hands gently glide across the water, and the sunlight hits the ocean’s horizon just right to create a halo of peace and serenity. She looks down. A massive shark is swimming right below her.
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Mustang News reporter sues Cal Poly over alleged public records violations
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) requires an estimated date to present the records, which Cal Poly did not comply with, according to the First Amendment Coalition.
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California Cybersecurity Institute and Noyce School of Applied Computing partner to campaign for cybersecurity workforce program
Cal Poly has received $1 million in foundational funding to launch a fundraising campaign for Cleared for Success (CFS), a cybersecurity workforce program for students interested in cybersecurity careers, according to a news release.
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‘Create to relate’: .RAW Journal allows art and design students to showcase their work
The journal’s “Create to relate” motto on their website highlights using different mediums like photography, design and studio art.
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Cal Poly to remain open amidst heavy rainfall
Last night, Cal Poly Academic Affairs sent out an email to the campus community announcing that the campus will remain open today amidst the rain, with classes and operations scheduled at their regular time.