Cal Poly struggled from the floor in a 65-49 loss against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Feb. 13 inside Titan Gym. ending the weekend series with a record of 1-1. The Mustangs now move to 9-7 on the season with a conference record of 5-5. The Titans, who are now 2-14 overall, recorded their first […]
Women’s Basketball’s offensive struggles lead to a 65-49 loss at Cal State Fullerton
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COVID-safe activities in San Luis Obispo on Valentine’s Day
The city of San Luis Obispo set up COVID-19 safe activities that you can do with your significant other this Valentine’s Day. The Downtown SLO Business Association has made it their mission this year to make holidays special with their initiative of “light up downtown,” in lieu of the normal events the city used to […]
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Women’s Basketball comes out on top after 70-65 overtime thriller
Cal Poly came out with a win on Friday, Feb. 13 as the Mustangs defeated Cal State Fullerton 70-65 in overtime at Titan Gym. Sophomore guard Abbey Ellis and senior forward Sierra Campisano led the way for Cal Poly (9-5, 5-3 Big West) recording 24 and 18 points respectively. The two leading scorers also contributed […]
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Cal Poly falls to Arizona State 34-6 in away meet
Cal Poly fell short to Arizona State 34-6 in a dual wrestling meet on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Desert Financial Arena. No. 18 ranked Legend Lamer and No. 22 ranked Bernie Truax were the only two Mustangs to earn victories during the meet, with Arizona State winning the remaining eight matches. Lamer’s victory against Cory […]
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How Cal Poly students celebrate Galentine’s Day
As the newest variation of Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day has become the trend for female friends. Cal Poly students share how they plan on spending Galentine’s Day and why they think it is even better than Valentines Day itself.
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“We are stronger than whatever hate comes our way”: Jewish fraternity condemns antisemitic vandalism
Darren Deutsch woke up on Saturday, Feb. 6 to find blue swastikas and red slurs spray-painted on the doorstep of his home — the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house, a Jewish-affiliated organization.
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In six weeks, 469 students got COVID-19. Cal Poly’s coronavirus dashboard won’t tell you that
Update Feb. 14: The 469 students who have tested positive for the coronavirus during the winter quarter include those living on campus as well as off-campus in the San Luis Obispo community. Since the beginning of the winter quarter, 469 students tested positive for the coronavirus, Cal Poly Spokesperson Matt Lazier told Mustang News. Cal […]
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Without classes to walk to, students’ physical health could take a toll
The transition to online learning meant that Cal Poly students and staff are no longer spending their days climbing the “poly hills” and strengthening their “poly calves,” but rather sitting at their desks, staring at a computer screen.
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Sole suspect in Kristin Smart disappearance arrested for weapons charge
Paul Flores, the sole person of interest in the 25-year disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, was arrested in his Rancho Palos Verdes home Wednesday on a suspected weapons charge, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Flores was arrested on the suspicion of being a felon with a firearm in his possession. He […]
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The path to the red tier
San Luis Obispo County could be moving from the widespread, purple tier to a less restrictive substantial, red tier as early as next week if current trends continue, San Luis Obispo County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said in a county news briefing on Feb. 11. By moving into the red tier of the […]
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Crafting at Cal Poly
Knitting, designing, selling, crafting. Staying creative during a pandemic can be hard, but for some students it’s a livelihood. Mustang News video reporters spoke to Astrid Herrera and Carmel Johnson, two Cal Poly students who are using their art to make the most out of their time at home.