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Kristin Smart’s family sues Cal Poly, accusing university of negligence, wrongful death
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial was covered each day by Mustang News. Read previous articles about the trial here. The family of Kristin Smart is accusing Cal Poly for negligence relating to Smart’s death, according to documents filed in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court on Thursday. The Smart family is […]
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Zeth Romney earns second Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week
Redshirt freshman Zeth Romney has come out of nowhere to become one of Cal Poly’s best wrestlers this season. He’s being recognized for his efforts after being named the Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week for the second time this season. Romney has been lightning in a bottle for the Mustangs this season as he currently […]
Posted inTrack and Field
Cal Poly adds two Pac-12 distance runner transfers to Cross Country/Track and Field program
After securing back-to-back Big West Championship sweeps for both men’s and women’s cross country, the Mustangs further bolster their group of distance runners. Ryan Vanhoy and the coaching staff secured two transfers from the Pac-12: Jon Lester and Sophia Nordenholz, according to GoPoly.com. Lester comes from Stanford while Nordenholz previously attended the University of Washington. […]
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1901 Marketplace to open winter 2024 after three years of construction
1901 Marketplace will replace former dining halls 805 Kitchen and The Avenue. The name is an homage to when Cal Poly was founded.
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A week-long CFA strike will halt Cal Poly classes next week
Many classes at all California State University (CSU) campuses are coming to a halt the week of Jan. 22, with faculty from every part of the state planning to seek better wages and conditions through a potential week of strikes, according to the California Faculty Association (CFA).
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New research program opens up 95 undergraduate research positions for eligible students
The LAEP website states that the program is open to students that identify with one or more of the following underrepresented groups: first generation, low-income, current or former foster youth, veteran, homeless or at risk of being homeless, formerly incarcerated, displaced worker, student with a disability, student with dependents and undocumented with a work authorization. Eligible students must also be California residents, able to work in the U.S. and have unmet financial need.
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Building success from the ground up: Sam Huard’s effect at Cal Poly
Every offseason, Senior FCS Analyst Sam Herder of Hero Sports compiles a list of Division I football transfers from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). When making the list, Herder will come across the occasional former four-star recruits who moved to the FCS level, but he couldn’t recall a former […]
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Cal Poly trio brings new life to vintage Zippo lighters
What started as a casual interest became the full-fledged venture known as 27 Trinkets — a nod to the very room where their business began.
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New Australian-style cafe by Skipper’s Brew owners offers space for queer joy
Scheduled to open in early 2024, The Platypus will offer a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, with an assortment of coffee and international cuisine.
Posted inWrestling
Cal Poly Wrestling finishes weekend 3-0 after win over Air Force
After coming off of two impressive wins against American University and the University of Northern Colorado on Friday, Cal Poly continued to make noise on Sunday, Jan. 14 after taking down the No. 15 ranked tournament team in FloWrestling’s rankings in Air Force, 23-17 at Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs now improve to 4-1 in […]