The 1977 and 78 grads have recently published “The Insider’s Guide to Media Training: 99 tips to Survive your Interview in the Digital Age”, a book they wrote with the intention of helping nervous people learn what to expect during an interview with media.
Emmy award-winning journalists and Cal Poly alumni publish guide to media training
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Women’s Basketball falls short 63-52 in Big West matchup with UC Irvine
After a tough fought game, Cal Poly Women’s Basketball fell to UC Irvine 63-52 on Friday, Jan. 22, at Mott Athletics Center. Friday’s game against the Anteaters (6-5, 3-0 Big West) was the first one back for the Mustangs (5-4, 1-2 Big West) after their previous four games were either postponed or canceled due to […]
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Men’s Basketball drops first leg of away doubleheader with UC Irvine to remain winless in Big West play
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball lost away to UC Irvine 68-49 on Friday, Jan. 2 at Bren Events Center. Having lost 12 of the last 13 meetings between these two teams, the Mustangs (2-9, 0-5 Big West) were looking to take advantage of a depleted UC Irvine (7-4, 3-0 Big West) squad that saw a third […]
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How Cal Poly freshmen make friends during a pandemic
Making friends can be difficult for any freshman. Living in a new environment, taking classes and learning how to share space takes a bit of adjustment. Now imagine doing all this in the middle of a pandemic. The freshmen class of 2024 shares the challenges and successes of navigating making friends while staying safe from […]
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Cal Poly remembers Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual event
Cal Poly’s Black Academic Excellence Center and ASI Events held the fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. event, “Honoring MLK With Dr. Yusef Salaam,” on Zoom Wednesday night. The event featured a lineup of student speakers and special guest speaker, Yusef Salaam, one of the falsely convicted and exonerated members of “The Central Park Five.” […]
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Students, staff see gaps in LGBTQ+ care due to pandemic
At the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year, the University Health Center began providing comprehensive LGBTQ+ medical and mental health services that are critical for some students. One such student was Cal Poly alumn Autumn Ford, who at the time, emphasized the importance of having a safe space for students to access care — without having to worry about it being “taken away” from them.
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“A place to call home”: City approves 12 initiatives for diversity, equity and inclusion
At a San Luis Obispo City Council meeting on Jan. 12, public commenter Marshall James recalled Martin Luther King Jr.’s words that a beloved community is where dignity, respect and equal opportunity are provided. When the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force leaders urged the council to accept 12 recommendations, James said, “I’m […]
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New COVID-19 variant not in SLO County, despite previous reports from the state
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) incorrectly reported that the new COVID-19 variant was found in San Luis Obispo County, according to a Jan. 21 press release. On Sunday, the California Department of Public Health, in coordination with Santa Clara County and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), released a statement saying that […]
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Students and Faculty Respond to New COVID-19 Testing Requirements
Cal Poly implemented a new testing requirement and after the first two weeks, students and staff share their thoughts on the process. Wait times during the first week of the quarter were upwards of 40 minutes, but are now about 10 minutes. Appointment times are every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Students and faculty respond to winter testing requirements
“I feel like they’re taking extra precaution, more precaution than they need to sometimes,” journalism junior Nidia Ramos said. “I appreciate the extra testing, but I do believe it’s excessive.”
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Top albums from “Album a day 2020” in no particular order
This article first appeared on KCPR.org. Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that includes Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts, and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. Over the past dumpster fire of a year, my only solace has been listening to the entirety of a […]