Since President Jeffrey Armstrong announced that Week Of Welcome (WOW) would become a mandatory program in 2015, the program’s budget has consistently been “in the red” by approximately $22,000. However, this does not include what WOW leaders pay out of pocket. While WOW is not intended to be a money-making program and the deficit is […]
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Your guide to see Southern California’s super bloom
Blanketing the surrounding mountains in Southern California are beautiful, bright flower species. In the past, Super Blooms have occurred around once a decade, but just occurred in 2017 due to favorable temperatures, heavy rainfall and a lack of damaging winds, according to the California Department of Parks & Recreation. Cooler temperatures have extended the opportunity […]
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Comedian Hannibal Buress set to perform at Fremont Theater April 14
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer Hannibal Buress will perform at Fremont Theater on April 14 at 8 p.m. Buress is known for his role as a co-star on Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show since 2012. The show is a low-budget-talk-show parody where most celebrities who attend are unaware of its status as a […]
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Update: “Hazardous substance” found to be hot water after campus road closures and building evacuations
Update: 2:55 p.m. The hazardous substance was determined to be hot water from the central plant boiler by hazmat and Cal Poly emergency services personnel. The cause of the leak is still being determined, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier. All buildings are expected to be reopened by 3:30 p.m. and road closures are now […]
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Cal Poly launches tool to connect sexual assault survivors with local resources and take action
Cal Poly and several community partners unveiled a new resource for sexual assault survivors, assisting them in anonymously gathering information, exploring local services and reporting the crime when they are ready. In Seek Then Speak, Survivors are guided through a series of questions to determine the best options to get assistance. The free program is designed […]
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Beers, brats and booths: SLO Craft Beer Festival sells out over the weekend
Live music, unlimited beer and food drew in more than 2,500 people to the ninth annual SLO Beer Craft Festival at the Alex Madonna Expo Center on Feb. 22 and 23. More than 50 businesses showcased their beer and food. The fest included a wide variety of both new and veteran businesses. Libertine Brewing Co., […]
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Rainn Wilson and Shabnam Mogharabi talk finding joy in life’s most difficult situations
Keynote speakers and viral media empire SoulPancake founders Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute in “The Office,” and Shabnam Mogharabi discuss finding joy even in the most vulnerable and uncomfortable situations at ASI’s “For The Love of Joy” event Feb. 13.
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Cal Poly’s Ballroom Club had its largest dance competition to date
On February 10, the Cal Poly Ballroom club hosted the 12th Annual Mustang Ball, an all day Ballroom and Latin Dance competition in Chumash Auditorium. The ball had the largest attendance in its history, with about 275 competitors and 1,300 event entries. Professionals Maksim Leonov and Anastasia Zhuchenko performed in a Ballroom Showcase during the […]
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Cal Poly alumnus Austin Hope named Paso Robles Winemaker of the Year
Cal Poly alumnus and owner of Hope Family Wines Austin Hope was named the Paso Robles “Wine Person of the Year” on Jan. 18. “The past recipients of this award are icons in this industry and to be recognized along with them is a bit overwhelming,” Hope wrote in an email to Mustang News. “We […]
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Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to go into effect as lower court battles continue
On Jan. 22, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 on the Trump Administration’s request to ban most transgender people from military service, while the court waits to consolidate lower court cases. This decision allows the Pentagon to prohibit the majority of transgender people from serving in the U.S. Military, with the exception of those who agree […]
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SLO Dirt Girls: All women mountainbiking group
With her hands tightly gripping the handlebars and her eyes on high alert, 29-year-old mountain biker Alexandra Anderson carefully and quickly adjusted to each new turn and patch of rocks on the rugged downhill terrain of Madonna Mountain. “Your bike is actually better at faster speeds if you have a full suspension bike,” Anderson said. […]
