English junior Holley Hochman wakes up as the sun rises at 5:40 a.m. but before she can prepare for her own day as a student, she must first prepare for her own kids. She gets ready and makes lunches for her four children between the ages of 5 and 13. They all shuffle into the […]
Torn between two worlds: What it is like being a parent and a full-time student at Cal Poly
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From Cal Poly to Fashion Week: Meet the student who doubles as a TikTok influencer
In the backdrop of a black box theater, models catwalk in luxe white, cream and black clothing and contrasting shining gold plated body armor and jewelry. Renowned athletes like Neymar Junior and Serena Williams and “Riverdale” actor Charles Melton were in attendance for the Balmain Autumn/Winter runway show at Paris Fashion Week on March 2. […]
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No. 61 men’s tennis wins third straight with 4-2 win over UC Riverside
No. 61 ranked Cal Poly men’s tennis picked up a 4-2 victory against the UC Riverside Highlanders on Monday, Apr. 4 at the SRC Tennis Courts. The Mustangs (12-4, 3-0 Big West) won their third consecutive game as well as their fifth in their last six outings. Meanwhile, this was UC Riverside’s (3-11, 0-1 Big […]
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DiVR 360: Bringing Scientific Scuba Diving into the Classroom
Most people won’t get to experience the vastness of life under the ocean. They won’t get to experience pulling on a wetsuit so thick they can’t bend their arms just to stay warm in the freezing pacific. They won’t get to feel how heavy an oxygen tank is on their back nor the attached buoyancy […]
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Two local business owners investigated for sexual assault
Editor’s Note: This article discusses specific experiences and themes regarding sexual assault. Survivors of such experiences can access confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is investigating several sexual assault allegations made Thursday against Kin Coffee Bar co-owner Julian Contreras and Nate’s Barbershop owner Nathaniel Abate. Two women publicly shared […]
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Beach volleyball wins three of four matchups in Palo Alto
Cal Poly beach volleyball went 3-1 in their four matches over the weekend at the Stanford Invitational on Saturday, Apr. 2 and Sunday, Apr. 3 in Palo Alto, Ca. The Mustangs (17-11) had dual matches on both days over the weekend with their only defeat coming to No. 8-ranked Stanford (13-6) on Saturday. The No. […]
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Women’s tennis brings win streak to seven with 5-2 win over No. 75 Hawaii
Cal Poly women’s tennis trumped No. 75-ranked Hawaii (8-7, 5-2 Big West) 5-2 on Sunday, Apr. 3 at the Mustang Tennis Complex. This win extended Cal Poly’s (12-4, 5-0 Big West) win streak to seven matches and moved them to 5-0 in the Big West atop the conference. The green and gold dominated in doubles […]
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Listen: Cal Poly Students React to Removal of Mask Mandate on Campus
After a year and a half online and two quarters of masks required in classrooms, Cal Poly removed their masking requirement for spring quarter, making it optional in the classroom and other university facilities like the Recreation Center or Kennedy Library. After a week without the requirement, some Cal Poly students are adapting while others […]
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No. 61 Men’s tennis snaps UC Irvine’s win streak with 4-2 victory
Cal Poly men’s tennis took down UC Irvine 4-2 on Sunday, Apr. 3 at the Anteater Tennis Stadium. The No. 61 ranked Mustangs (11-4, 2-0 Big West) snapped the Anteaters’ (11-5, 1-1 Big West) 10-match win streak to start off Big West play 2-0. Cal Poly will have three more Big West matchups in the […]
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Baseball dominates four-game series with sweep of Dixie State
Cal Poly baseball stayed hot with a four-game series sweep against Dixie State from Friday, Apr. 1 through Sunday, Apr. 3 at Baggett Stadium. The Mustangs (18-10, 5-1 Big West) swept the Trailblazers (13-14) in a dominant fashion, outscoring them 32-10. With the four wins, Cal Poly extended its winning streak to six straight and […]
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Cal Poly no longer requires SAT or ACT testing for admissions
On March 22, the CSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to eliminate SAT and ACT standardized testing from the undergraduate admissions process for all 23 campuses. The move would “level the playing field” for students from all backgrounds, allowing greater access to a high-quality college degree, according to Acting Chancellor Steve Relyea. “In essence, we […]