This distinction reveals a growing divide within the Cal State system. While imperfect, SB 640 represents a necessary adjustment to a system that can no longer rely on uniform admissions policies to serve campuses with vastly different capacities. Some campuses are working to attract students to stay stable, while others continue to turn away qualified applicants.
Author Archives: Shayna Gayer
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The downfall of Swim and Dive through a captain’s eyes
I’m sharing what happened after our team was cut not just to look back, but to show what it feels like when the university takes away the place that felt like home. As a team, we thought we had standing with the university based on our performance this season. As it turned out, we were wrong.
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Getting a part-time job in SLO: A survival guide
Getting a part-time job in San Luis Obispo is not easy. I spent weeks applying, emailing and walking around town dropping off resumes before landing one. Here are some tips to help you when you’re trying to land a part-time gig in San Luis Obispo.
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OPINION: Students should vote yes on Proposition 50
Shayna Gayer is a political science and journalism junior who is a Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. California is one of the few states with enough political power to balance out Texas redistricting to add five Republican seats. That’s why I […]
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We got an F in free speech, but maybe not for the reason you think
Cal Poly, as an administration, has the policies of a university that values free speech, but the student body has a personality of one that fears it.