Don Oberhelman, the 15-year athletic director at Cal Poly, announced his retirement due to health concerns and the changing landscape of college athletics.
Author Archives: Matthew Ho
Matthew is a journalism major who decided to get involved in Mustang News sports because he is passionate about sports journalism, and MMG has a great team environment. Moreover, he wants to tell stories around sports.
Posted inSports
How Kobe Sanders’ early morning workouts fueled his NBA draft rise
Early morning workouts are ingrained into Kobe Sanders’ DNA, but that wasn’t always the case. As a 7-year-old, he didn’t understand why his parents would wake him and his brother Gage up so early. Now, it doesn’t feel right to him if he can’t train before the sun rises. “When you get up early in […]
Posted inTop Stories
Cal Poly Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman announces retirement
After 14 years serving as Director of Athletics at Cal Poly, Don Oberhelman announced his retirement on Monday, according to a university-wide email. He will stay on as Director of Athletics until the end of summer or when a new hire is made. In his time, Oberhelman saw success in student-athlete graduation rate as well […]
Posted inNews
Three Cal Poly alumni’s visas revoked alongside one international student
36 international students have had their visas revoked across the Cal State system, with over 300 nationwide, following federal immigration authorities’ actions.
Posted inTop Stories
Cal Poly cuts swim and dive team, cites ‘changing’ NCAA landscape
Cal Poly Athletics has announced the immediate discontinuation of men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs due to the rapidly evolving and changing NCAA Division I landscape and the looming financial impact of the House vs. NCAA settlement.
Posted inNews
Galantis, Zhu to headline Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day on-campus event
Swedish EDM opening act Galantis and American EDM artist Zhu are set to headline Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival, according to the Cal Poly ticketing website. The free event will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Cal Poly Sports Complex Lower Fields […]
Posted inMen's Basketball
Cap Poly Men’s Basketball drops crucial matchup to UC Santa Barbara
At the end of a practice before Cal Poly took on UC Santa Barbara Thursday, Head Coach Mike DeGeorge had his team in a huddle. He told them to be grateful that they’re playing meaningful games in March, a position the program hasn’t been in for years. “We’re trying to get something, not protect something,” […]
Posted inTop Stories
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.
Posted inSports
The Gallop sits down with Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman
The Gallop sits down with Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman to discuss the overall outlook of Cal Poly Athletics in a long-form interview conducted by Mathew Ho and Nick Bandanza. Oberhelman delivers insight into the various new athletic facilities, like the Comerford Pavilion and the Madden Center, and provides a new timeline for the Madden Center’s opening. With the ever-changing […]
Posted inCal Poly vs UCSB rivalry match
Cal Poly Men’s Soccer takes on nationally ranked UC Santa Barbara on Saturday
The Mustangs will play No. 13-ranked UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. The game starts at 3 p.m. at Mustang Memorial Field. Cal Poly is coming off two ties against Utah Valley and Utah Tech and have a 2-3-3 record. The Gauchos are 6-1-1. The Mustangs have dropped the last nine matchups against the Gauchos.
Posted inCal Poly vs UCSB rivalry match
The history behind the Blue-Green game
What is the history behind arguably the biggest rivalry in college men’s soccer? The rivalry dates back multiple seasons, but the two programs were on different paths in the mid 2000s. To learn more, visit this story by Mustang News reporter Matthew Muren.