Opening up the last homestand of the season, No. 50 Cal Poly Women’s Tennis faced Big West foe the UC San Diego Tritons in a match with extreme conference tournament implications. The Mustangs (16-3, 5-1 Big West) rose to the pressure and took down the Tritons (9-8, Big West 4-3) in a tightly contested 5-2 […]
Cal Poly Women’s Tennis takes down UC San Diego, wins seventh straight
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The benefits of being single in college: a love story with myself
One month ago, I was crying into my pillow and scarfing down a pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Today, I’m still alone but experiencing a revelation that feels almost scandalous to admit: this breakup might be the best thing that’s happened to me in a long time.
After two stressful and exhausting relationships, I’ve stumbled into a truth nobody warned me about: being single in college is actually… amazing?
Posted inBaseball
Preview: Cal Poly Baseball aims to defend win streak against UC San Diego
After sweeping their third straight Big West series against UC Davis and ending a red-hot March with a victory over Fresno State, Cal Poly starts their longest homestand of the season against UC San Diego Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6 at Baggett Stadium The Mustangs (19-8, 9-0 Big West) still hold the conference […]
Posted inSwim and Dive
Big West Champion swimmer Drew Huston transfers to USC
Star Cal Poly men’s swimmer Drew Huston announced he was transferring to the University of Southern California in an Instagram post on March 28, making him the first major domino to fall nearly a month after Cal Poly announced that they would be permanently discontinuing the Swimming and Diving Program on March 7. The junior […]
Posted inWrestling
Zeth Romney named Pac-12 Wrestler of the Year
Zeth Romney was named the Pac-12 Wrestler of the Year, according to a postseason awards release by the Pac-12, making him the second wrestler in program history to win the prestigious honor. The recognition comes not long after he finished third at 133-pounds in the NCAA Championships, the highest finish by any 133-pound wrestler in […]
Posted inOpinion
Comedic and satirical journalism deserve more respect
The way we consume news is changing, and comedic journalism is leading the charge. Despite skepticism from those who want to stick to traditional forms of news, as its popularity rises, it’s clear these shows offer something different and valuable: fact-based satire that engages viewers in ways standard reporting often fails to.
Posted inBaseball
Cal Poly Baseball’s Volmerding named Big West Pitcher of the Week
After a commanding performance on the mound that led to a Cal Poly 11-0 win against UC Davis, sophomore pitcher Josh Volmerding was awarded the title of the Big West Pitcher of the Week. This is Volmerding’s first career weekly award from the Big West. The left-handed pitcher is the second Mustang hurler to win […]
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Cal Poly Baseball wins fifth straight, road win over Fresno State
Cal Poly Baseball stayed undefeated in midweek games on Monday, taking down Fresno State by a final of 13-5 at Bob Bennett Stadium. This win over the Bulldogs (12-16, 5-4 Mountain West) marks the Mustangs’ (19-8, 9-0 Big West) 11th straight road victory. Big West-leading Cal Poly tallied 21 hits in the win, tying a […]
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Cal Poly food pantry to begin stocking up on ZYN
The Cal Poly Food Pantry, which provides free food to students in need, has begun to stock up on the popular nicotine pouches, Zyn.
Posted inSports
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball forward Sierra Lichtie enters transfer portal
Redshirt sophomore forward for Cal Poly women’s basketball Sierra Lichtie will enter the transfer portal on March 20, according to BTN Scouting. Lichtie played a crucial role in Cal Poly’s success this season and helped the Mustangs collect Head Coach Shanele Stires‘ first postseason win in her three-year tenure. Lichtie was the third-leading scorer on […]
Posted inTrack and Field
Roy-Williams enters top 10 in program history, Cal Poly competes at the West Coast Relays
Cal Poly Track and Field competed at the West Coast Relays, hosted by Fresno State, over the weekend. Over 40 athletes participated in the meet. The Cal Poly women shined, highlighted by senior Cadence Roy-Williams. Roy-Williams participated in three events at the meet, impressing in all of them. In the women’s long jump, Roy-Williams leaped […]