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Author Archives: Sam Fickett
Sam Fickett is the ASI beat reporter and general assignment reporter with Mustang News. She is also a third-year Journalism student with a Global Politics minor at Cal Poly. She strives to produce trustworthy political journalism that unites audiences across the world. She is from the Los Angeles area and focuses her writing on politics, campus life, the environment, and more. In her free time, Sam enjoys exploring the Central Coast, reading, and watching Studio Ghibli movies.
Posted inOctober Print '26
Left at the curb
San Luis Obispo Transit faces challenges with delays and overcrowding following a transition to a new service provider and Cal Poly’s shift to a semester schedule.
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Cal Poly ahora cumple con límite de elegibilidad para ley federal sobre necesidades básicas.
Legisladores federales volvieron a presentar la Ley de Asistencia Básica para Estudiantes Universitarios, o Ley BASIC, la cual destinará $1 mil millones anuales para ayudar a las instituciones de educación superior a atender las necesidades de alimentación, vivienda y cuidado infantil de sus estudiantes. El proyecto de ley daría prioridad a aquellas instituciones donde al […]
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Cal Poly now meets eligibility threshold for federal basic needs bill
Federal lawmakers reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act, a bill designed to provide $1 billion annually to help higher education institutions address students’ food, housing, and childcare needs.
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The Haven abre su segunda ubicación en la antigua tienda de Fred and Betty ‘s.
Entre faldas blancas y sueltas y lattes de matcha con hielo, la tienda de segunda mano The Haven en Arroyo Grande celebró la inauguración preliminar de su segunda ubicación en el centro de San Luis Obispo el Sábado 26 de Sept. El establecimiento se instaló en la ubicación que ocupaba anteriormente Fred and Betty’s, en […]
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The Haven opens second location in former Fred and Betty’s storefront
Arroyo Grande-based thrift store The Haven held a soft opening for its second location in downtown San Luis Obispo on Saturday, Sept. 26, occupying the former space of Fred and Betty’s.
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Fast-moving fire five miles north of Cal Poly reaches 33 acres
A vehicle caught fire on Highway 101, just five miles north of Cal Poly’s campus at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, sparking a fire. It grew to 33 acres and is 20% contained, according to Cal Fire. The fire is no longer actively burning. Cal Fire issued a mandatory evacuation order for areas in the northern Los […]
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Cal Poly ranks No. 1 for student outcomes and No. 10 overall among public universities in TIME list
Cal Poly was ranked No. 10 among public universities and No. 38 overall in TIME magazine’s inaugural “America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027” rankings.
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Dolly Parton, frequent Madonna Inn visitor, dies at 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton died at age 80, prompting several San Luis Obispo businesses to honor her legacy through tributes and charitable acts.
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One year since Armstrong appeared in Congress: How has Cal Poly’s response to antisemitism changed?
Cal Poly has updated its policies and training to combat antisemitism, but the Anti-Defamation League has given the university a “D” grade due to several incidents, including an assault on a Jewish fraternity member, and the administration’s response to pro-Palestinian vandalism.
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United by food: Cal Poly’s students of color build community through cuisine
The SLO Asian Market has been a staple for Cal Poly’s Asian students and cultural events for 36 years, providing a hub for students to find ingredients and advice for their cultural dishes and events.