Rumor has it the traditional Chinese dance group, ShanWu, is performing for the last time. “That is what is going around,” Shanwu coordinator Syd Tan said. But they are hoping somebody will step up and change that after they graduate. The group was formed four years ago to make traditional Chinese dance more accessible at […]
Author Archives: Syd Spencer
Syd Spencer is the Arts & Student Life Editor for Mustang News. He is a journalism senior with a minor in sustainable agriculture. He got involved MMG his sophomore year as a KCPR content reporter. He loves highlighting the unique voices and creative communities here on our campus. In his free time he love to surf and explore local hiking trails.
Breaking Taboos: English seminar sparks conversations on pornography and American literature
On the whiteboard in Steven Ruszczycky’s class, Anastasia Steele, Christian Grey and other character names from pornographic literature were written. The question the class pondered was: Is Anastasia Steele a pick-me girl? While more light-hearted than most discussions in the class, this is an example of how the course aims to study pornography through an […]
Journalism students lead the charge for Camp PolyHacks 2025
Cal Poly’s Journalism Senior Project: Public Relations Practicum is taking the reins of running Camp PolyHacks for the first time.
Cal Poly Creamery’s holiday cheese box sale ends Sunday
The Cal Poly Creamery’s limited-edition “Jolly Holly Cal Poly” holiday cheese box is available for order until this Sunday, with holiday shipping across the United States.
Changing lanes when it comes to college housing
Changing lanes across the Central Coast, from the winding roads of Big Sur to the blooming fields of the Carrizo plains, the sun beams against Nikolas Tanski’s aged, white Mercedes van, taking a less traveled road when it comes to housing.

