Cal Poly students observed the total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “blood moon,” on Baker Lawn, using telescopes provided by the Astronomical Society, and some were able to receive class credit for the experience.
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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.
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Learn By Adapting: recent federal funding cuts reshape student research work
Cal Poly history lecturer Cameron Jones waited nearly six months to receive the $150,000 federally-funded research grant awarded to his team’s project, AfricanCalifornios.org, when a two-sentence email hit his inbox and changed everything. Federal officials stated in the email that the grant was “administratively withdrawn,” canceling the grant and preventing Jones from filing a complaint. […]
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San Luis Obispo urges residents to coexist with mountain lions after recent sightings
Several mountain lions were sighted near Laguna Lake and in the Irish Hills Open Space, according to the City of San Luis Obispo. City Biologist Freddy Otte reminded residents that San Luis Obispo is mountain lion country and that the hills are their natural habitat, according to the press release. What should you do if […]
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ASI and Campus Health & Wellbeing launch grocery shuttles
Cal Poly’s ASI and Campus Health & Wellbeing have launched a free grocery shuttle service to transport students between campus and local grocery stores, running every Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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San Luis Obispo offers Free Chipping Day to combat wildfire risk
In efforts to combat wildfire risk in San Luis Obispo homes and communities, the city is hosting a free chipping day for eligible residents on Dec. 2. This event is funded by the State of California, and aims to support wildfire preparedness by removing hazardous vegetation from resident’s homes. A local, licensed and insured contractor […]
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Seven weeks in, what do students think of the renovated Kennedy Library?
The Kennedy Library at Cal Poly has reopened after a $80 million renovation, providing students with more seating, study areas, and upgraded technology, though some have noted a lack of power outlets and food options.
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Ohio and Virginia move forward with redistricting plans ahead of California’s Proposition 50 election day
Panelists in Ohio approved new U.S. House Districts Friday, the same day Virginia senators approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would let lawmakers draw congressional districts. These developments come amid nationwide gerrymandering efforts, with California’s special election for Proposition 50 early next week. READ MORE: What to expect from our Proposition 50 coverage These initiatives […]
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Mustang Family Weekend and ‘Halloweekend’ coincide at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s Mustang Family Weekend is coinciding with Halloween weekend for the second year in a row, causing some students to have mixed reactions due to the overlap of events.
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‘We lack a lot of Hispanic students’: environmental science department recruits Latino students with videos
Two Cal Poly students, Diego Ortega and Luis Cruzgarcia, created three videos showcasing the school’s Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences (NRES) department, funded by an HSI Mini-Grant, to attract more Hispanic students to the department and bridge the gap between the predominantly Hispanic community colleges in the Central Valley and Cal Poly’s programs.
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Cal Poly launches new campus safety app ‘Mustang Safe’ to replace ‘Rave Guardian’
Cal Poly launched Mustang Safe, on Sept. 19, to replace the existing campus safety app, Rave Guardian. This change comes after Cal Poly introduced Rave Guardian two years ago in January 2022. According to the Cal Poly Police Department website, the app provides “a more holistic approach to campus safety and wellbeing.” The website’s report […]
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Farm Day brings Santa Maria’s fields to the Central Coast Community
Bonipak Produce opened its doors to the Central Coast as part of the 7th annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day on Saturday, Sept. 6. The countywide event featured 23 farms across Santa Barbara County, from Santa Maria to Carpinteria. Bonipak Produce, located in the agricultural oasis of the Santa Maria Valley, has been serving the […]