Elijah Ponder isn’t the kind of player who’s easily overlooked. In his time with Cal Poly football, he was a relentless force off the edge, known for his tenacity, strength and leadership. Now, the former Mustang defensive end is taking those same traits to Foxborough, Massachusetts as he fights for a roster spot with the […]
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Is Cal Poly’s high-achieving culture a blessing or a burden?
The expectation to maintain high grades, be involved in extracurriculars, stay physically active and have an exciting social life creates a culture where students push themselves to the limit. But is this drive beneficial, or does it lead to burnout?
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball bounces back with conference win over UC San Diego
Senior guard Annika Shah’s career-high 27 points helped Cal Poly Women’s Basketball snap their two-game losing streak with a back-and-forth 61-56 victory over UC San Diego on Thursday, Jan. 9, inside Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs (7-8, 2-3 Big West) have battled through offensive struggles this season, but Thursday’s win over the Tritons showed none […]

