Elijah Winn is an environmental earth and soil science sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Motherhood is a phenomenon that is, but shouldn’t be, understood. The power and strength it takes to be a mother is immeasurable. Everyday, super humans walk among us and […]
An Open Letter on Motherhood: Thank You, Mom
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Softball takes two of three from UC Davis in last home series of 2022
Cal Poly softball took two of three games against UC Davis on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 in the final home series at Bob Janssen Field. The Mustangs (18-27, 13-11 Big West) dropped the first game but rattled off two straight wins to take the series against the Aggies (21-28, 8-13 Big West). […]
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Pop-up roller rink set to open in Downtown SLO
A flower-power themed roller skating rink is set to open at Mission Plaza in Downtown San Luis Obispo this Friday. The pop-up rink will be open daily through May 22, with varying hours throughout the week. Skaters are required to buy tickets in advance and complete a waiver upon entry. The $10 ticket includes a […]
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Didn’t make it to SLO Film Fest? Here’s what you missed
Audio by Jordan Triebel and Nico Vinuela Filmmakers and film-lovers returned to the theaters in person this year for the 28th annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival after two years of an online format due to COVID-19. The SLO Film Fest showcased 121 films in the span of two weeks at locations across San […]
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Gender Equity Center showcases original poems on womanhood
The Gender Equity Center hosted the seventh Original Womxn’s Narratives (OWN) on April 23, where performers presented original pieces revolving around womanhood. The “x” in woman allows people to reflect on communities that have been excluded from womanhood and “it represents the unknown, the futures and imaginations that can exist beyond systemic oppression,” according to […]
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FASTxSFC fashion show honors self expression though student-made designs
On Saturday, the PAC Pavillion transformed into a runway for the annual Fashion and Student Trends (FAST) x Sustainable Fashion Club (SFC) spring fashion show. The evening was filled with colorful lighting, upbeat music and 47 models strutting in the work of student designers. While FAST held a virtual creator showcase last year, the event […]
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Why you should have attended the social justice film festival
Zoie Denton is an English sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. As a person greatly interested in San Luis Obispo’s growing film community and in social justice, I found myself at San Luis Obispo’s first Social Justice Film Series, and you […]
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“Playing in Unison”: A new documentary about the history behind the Performing Arts Center
On April 23, the Foundation of the Performing Arts Center hosted a red carpet premiere for the Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) new documentary, “Playing in Unison.” The night included a few surprises for the guests in attendance, including a new fundraising campaign and an “enchanted oasis” for students and staff to enjoy. There were many […]
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Beach volleyball has upset bid fall short in 3-2 opening-round loss to Florida State in NCAA Championship
No. 12 seed Cal Poly beach volleyball narrowly lost by a score of 3-2 to No. 5 seed Florida State in round one of the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship in Gulf Shores, Ala on Wednesday, May 4. Cal Poly came into the tournament as the No. 12 seed after winning their third consecutive Big […]
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Listen: Cal Poly hosts Earth Week with various events to educate students
Audio by Ashley Tuell Earth Day was celebrated globally on Friday, April 22. Cal Poly extended this holiday to a week-long celebration, with events being held Thursday, April 14 to Friday, April 22 that educated students in a variety of areas. These events, organized by Cal Poly Green Campus, included a zero waste clothing swap, […]
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Baseball extends losing streak to six with 5-3 loss to Fresno State
Despite a late comeback attempt in the ninth, Cal Poly baseball fell by a score of 5-3 to the Fresno State Bulldogs on Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium on Tuesday, May 3. This loss extended Cal Poly’s (24-20, 11-7 Big West) current losing streak to six straight, and helped Fresno State (23-22, 11-10 […]