The California State University (CSU) system extended their application deadline for high school and transfer students from Nov. 30 to Dec. 15 at 11:59 p.m., they announced in a press release. Students who already submitted their applications cannot go back and change them. They extended the deadline to support students struggling with challenges from COVID-19, […]
Deadline extended for applying to CSU schools
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Meet the first owner of a cannabis storefront in San Luis Obispo
A bright white building with red pinstripe window shades sits at the corner of High Street and South Higuera Street. At first glance, a visitor might mistake it for a candy shop — until they see the security guard checking IDs at the entrance. Inside, customers are greeted with pink and mint green walls, colorful […]
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Campus expands outdoor spaces for students during COVID-19
Cal Poly built new outdoor spaces on campus to allow students to study, eat or socialize with less risk during the pandemic. Cal Poly placed about 200 tables, 400 chairs, 200 umbrellas, and 20 Adirondack chairs on campus, according to a press release. The umbrellas can be found at the Performing Arts Center Plaza, Mustang […]
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Student-made film spotlights women who surf and skate
Art and design senior Jo Anna Edmison did not have a set plan when she started capturing the stories of female surfers and skaters with her film camera. Three years later, she had turned her footage into an eight-minute short film that has been viewed around the world, and will now be featured in an in-person screening in San Luis Obispo.
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City organizations work together to address homelessness
The City of San Luis Obispo allocated $30,000 in grant funding for professional homeless outreach workers. The outreach workers will provide 20 hours of weekly service in downtown San Luis Obispo. The program is a partnership between Downtown SLO and CAPSLO, according to a press release sent out on Nov. 9. The Downtown SLO Association, […]
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Dancing during a pandemic: “The hardest part is not being with other people”
After yet another day of being cooped up inside, communication studies senior Annie Margolis and her roommate went on a walk to the Cal Poly campus. They agreed on their destination and headed towards a place they both missed. They stood in front of the closed dance studio doors and thought about life before the […]
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Opinion: Congratulations President Trump, you have made the American flag the new symbol of racism
Tessa Hughes is a journalism junior, KCPR.org editor and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Joe Biden is the 46th Presidential-elect of the United States, with Kamala Harris by his side, and their victory is the first time in four years I have felt any ounce […]
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The 26.6%: Women in Engineering
In 2014, Mustang News explored the 19 percent of women in the engineering department at Cal Poly. Six years later, Mustang News explores what has changed during that time, if anything at all.
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Men’s Basketball cruises to 100-46 win in season opener against Bethesda
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball won in their 2020-2021 season opener against the Bethesda Flames by a score of 100-46 on Friday, Nov. 27 inside Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs (1-0) are looking to improve on head coach John Smith’s first season with the program where they finished last in the Big West Conference with an […]
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Students rethink their Thanksgiving plans
This year Cal Poly students had to rethink Thanksgiving plans. Reporter Anya Dimaio caught up with some students to hear what they’re up to for this holiday.
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Heidi Harmon wins race for mayor, Pease and Marx return to city council
Heidi Harmon won the race for San Luis Obispo Mayor by a landslide with about 52.34% of the vote.