Two Cal Poly football veterans, redshirt junior quarterback Jaden Jones and redshirt sophomore Tyrece Fairly-Diyem, announced via Instagram today their entries to the NCAA Transfer Portal. Jones, a dual-threat quarterback, played in four games this season and totaled 384 passing yards and two touchdowns in the air through his four games last season. On the […]
Cal Poly Football loses two more players to NCAA Transfer Portal
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SLO County participates in the nationwide One Voice protest
Three protests were held across San Luis Obispo County on April 19 in opposition to the second Trump administration’s policies. Organized by grassroots group 50501, the demonstrations connected local voices to a nationwide movement on the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. Mustang News reporter Sofia Harris interviewed protesters to learn about why they are […]
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Cal Poly relocates multiple cultural centers and support programs to optimize campus facilities
Multiple Cal Poly cultural centers and support programs will be relocated to Bldg. 15 this summer as part of the campuswide Space Optimization effort.
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Bunny Trail brings spring fun to Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Downtown San Luis Obispo hosted its annual Bunny Trail event during the Thursday night Farmers’ Market. Families followed a festive map through local shops, collecting candy and enjoying springtime fun. Organized by Downtown SLO, the event helps connect the community while encouraging people to explore local businesses. Hear from event organizers, shop employees, and some […]
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ChatGPT Edu AI tool to launch at Cal Poly
Cal Poly students, faculty and staff will receive free access to ChatGPT Edu starting April 28 as part of the Cal State system’s AI initiative
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Cal Poly Baseball outslugs Fresno State at home
After a tough series loss to Blue-Green rivals UC Santa Barbara over the weekend, Cal Poly Baseball bounced back by completing the split series sweep against Fresno State Tuesday at Baggett Stadium, 11-6. The Mustangs (28-11) remain undefeated in midweek contests and made it 8-2 against the Bulldogs (19-21) in their last ten matchups. After […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Soccer adds Sacramento State captain via transfer portal
Cal Poly Women’s Soccer announced on Monday that they signed former Sacramento State midfielder Madelyn Dougherty. Dougherty was a captain of a Hornets squad that made the NCAA tournament, winning the Big Sky postseason tournament. She had two goals and two assists during the 2024 season. The Kula, Hawai’i native has also proven to be […]
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Cal Poly Athletic Director breaks silence on swim and dive team discontinuation
Over a month after announcing the discontinuation of the Cal Poly swim and dive program, athletic director Don Oberhelman made his first public comments on the move. He cited multiple issues, including budget reduction, the House v. NCAA settlement and Cal Poly’s large number of sports offerings. “It’s painful,” said Oberhelman in a video on […]
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The financial benefits of student government positions should be advertised
John Washington is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. From Tuesday through Thursday this week, students can vote for next year’s ASI president and Board of Directors through the Cal Poly Portal. Although I’m graduating this June […]
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Cal Poly admissions process now replaced by Hunger Games competition
Starting in 2026, Cal Poly’s admissions process will no longer be based on academic achievement, extracurriculars, or hours of community service. As of today, all Cal State schools have agreed to replace the admissions process with a Hunger Games competition!