The following is a paid advertisement written by a member of Mustang Media Group’s advertising staff. With unique ingredients like crispy rockfish, braised Birria beef and house-made vegan ‘soyrizo,’ Luna Red’s tacos are some of the best in town. Luna Red is the place to be every Tuesday evening with taco specials, $6 happy hour […]
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Enjoy SLO’s Creekside Dining at Luna Red and Novo
The following is a paid advertisement written by a member of Mustang Media Group’s advertising staff. Outdoor dining has become a hot commodity in the past year, especially here in San Luis Obispo where the charming downtown and temperate weather make for ideal conditions to go out and experience some farm-fresh, local cuisine. For nearly […]
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Cal Poly Cheer Returns In Person For Competition Season
After a year of almost no in-person performances, Cal Poly’s cheer team was back in April for competition season. Cal Poly cheer captain Edith Cui said despite the lost time due to the coronavirus pandemic, the team performed well at the college stunt national championships on April 30. “A lot of people were saying they […]
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Hundreds gather at Cal Poly to honor the death of Detective Luca Benedetti
Law enforcement from across California and other states gathered at Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center on the morning of May 20 to honor the death of Detective Luca Benedetti of the San Luis Obispo Police Department. Benedetti, a Cal Poly alumnus, was shot and killed while serving a search warrant near South Higuera Street on […]
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Cal Poly students living in India reflect on recent surge in Coronavirus cases there
In India, death rates are climbing as the country suffers from a new COVID-19 variant and lack of resources. Mustang News’s Sophie Lincoln spoke with Cal Poly students who are living in India about their experiences as lockdowns remain in place. kcpr913news · Cal Poly students living in India reflect on recent surge in Coronavirus […]
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Incoming freshman navigate the college decision process virtually
For high school seniors, deciding which college to attend can be a big decision. This year, that decision may be even harder for those unable to tour college campuses in person due to COVID-19 safety regulations.
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MN NOW: Thursday, April 23, 2021
Mustang News Reporter Sophie Lincoln brings you this week’s top stories…
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Cal Poly introduces COVID-19 saliva test
Cal Poly faculty members developed their own saliva testing protocol as part of the new testing program that started on campus Monday, Jan. 25. The new test will be self-administered and is more cost effective than the current test according to Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong.
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball players create Instagram page to support Black Lives Matter movement
As collegiate athletes, Brown, Vick and Willett said they hope to use their platform to garner support from the sports community for this cause.
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Instagram account ‘Cal Poly Stories’ exposes sexual violence and discrimination on campus
Trigger warning: Sexual assault The Instagram account Cal Poly Stories has been widely circulated on social media to bring awareness to discrimination and sexual violence faced by minority students on campus. The account is similar to Shades of Cal Poly, as they both share anonymous experiences of students. Cal Poly Stories is managed by an anonymous […]
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Rare “Corpse Flower” bloomed at Cal Poly Plant Shop
For the first time in Cal Poly history, the rare and distinctive Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower, bloomed on campus July 9, 2020. The flower typically blooms once every several years for about 24 to 48 hours. Because the flower will only be in bloom for about two days, the Cal Poly College of Agriculture, […]