Welcome 2024! In a general sense, I’m getting increasingly terrified about the future for a whole slew of reasons. But I’m not writing to cover the socioeconomic or political state of the world going into the new year, I simply do not have the bandwidth or omniscience to get into it. I am writing to […]
New year, new ways to ponder existence
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Front Porch: ‘Where every person and moment matter’
After the pandemic, Front Porch, a faith based nonprofit coffee house opened its doors to all students and is now full to the brim at all hours of the day. It is located off of Foothill Boulevard near the Health Center on campus.
Front porch offers free coffee and espresso during the day and hosts other events such as a free meal on Wednesdays each week. It stays running through donations from local churches, community members and student volunteers.
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ASI to host Winter Club Fair 2024
For the first time, ASI is hosting a Winter Club Fair in Chumash Auditorium (BLDG 65, Rm. 205), on Friday, Jan. 26, from 12 – 3 p.m. This event will host more than 100 clubs, including representatives from Greek life, club sports, academic-based clubs and cultural clubs for students to learn about and get involved in, according to their website.
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Eight people arrested at Palestine protest outside Cal Poly Rec Center
University Police (CPPD) and San Luis Obispo Police (SLOPD) officers arrested eight people for reportedly trying to break into the university’s winter career fair during a planned protest in support of Palestinian citizens around noon. The “majority” of those arrested were not Cal Poly students, according to a message from President Armstrong, sent to the […]
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A look back at the one day CFA strike
As early as 6 a.m. today, the first day of the California Faculty Association (CFA) strike commenced in San Luis Obispo and all CSU universities across California. The CFA and supporters began picketing at the entrances of Grand Avenue, California Boulevard and Highland Drive, impeding traffic entering the campus.
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Thundercat and Peach Pit to headline the 2024 Shabang Music Festival in San Luis Obispo
This article was originally published on KCPR, Cal Poly’s hub for the arts, music, culture, and entertainment of the Central Coast. Thundercat and Peach Pit will headline 2024’s Shabang Live Music and Arts Festival from May 3-4 at Dairy Creek Golf Course, according to Shabang. The festival’s 10th anniversary will feature more than 60 international and local artists […]
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Cal Poly Orchesis Dance Company presents “Retrograde”
In addition to two guest choreographers, “Retrograde” presents the work of five student choreographers. Orchesis director and dance professor Diana Stanton said the personalized approach student choreographers take to dance incorporates elements of their academic and personal lives and translate them into movement, according to the news release.
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A Cal Poly canvas course is covering the Sex Ed your teachers never did
The Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) lab launched a sexual education canvas page last quarter with 10 modules covering all topics from the basics of “What is Sex?” to “Pornography” and “Sex Toys.”
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Faculty union strike canceled one day of classes. Students weigh in
Mustang News surveyed 5,000 Cal Poly students to understand how the strike has affected them
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CFA reaches tentative agreement, strike ends after one day
The CFA Board of Directors did not release the specifics of the tentative agreement. However, they noted key insights, salary increases could look like and revisions to faculty benefits such as parental leave and support.
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Cal Poly Women’s Tennis takes down Montana and Gonzaga on the road
Cal Poly Women’s Tennis secured two 6-1 road victories over Montana and Gonzaga this weekend at the Stevens Center in Spokane, WA. Saturday’s neutral site game against Montana marked the first time ever the two teams have played against each other. It was also the Mustangs’ first dual of the season. The women set the […]