After more than six hours of protesting, law enforcement officers used tear gas to break up a crowd of more than 200 near the intersection of Santa Rosa and Walnut. A firecracker-like device was also used to disperse the crowd. Most protestors have left the area as officers continue to advance up Santa Rosa. San […]
Second day of protests end with tear gas in San Luis Obispo — hours after officers kneel in solidarity
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Violence only begets violence
Reverend Stephen Vines is the Founder and President of the NAACP San Luis Obispo County Branch. Olivia Peluso is an English senior and Mustang News opinion editor. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. What does it take to grasp the capacity of trauma and despair the Black community suffers here […]
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LIVE UPDATES: Protests continue in San Luis Obispo over killing of George Floyd
Update 9:30 p.m.: Law enforcement have cleared the area and Santa Rosa Street has reopened to traffic. Video by Brady Caskey Update 8:45 p.m.: San Luis Obispo Police Chief Deanna Cantrell said the protests were declared an “unlawful assembly” after it was determined there were public safety risks. “The protest was mostly peaceful and lasted […]
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Local golf courses adjust to social distancing standards to ensure play
Local golf courses have adjusted to the social distancing standards to ensure players can still enjoy the game. For many courses this means only one rider is allowed in each golf cart, unless married or with a young child. In attempts to discourage out-of-town visitors from coming to local courses, many places are implementing “locals only” […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 271 cases of COVID-19
San Luis Obispo County has 271 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday, June 1 — up two cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health. Of the total cases, 12 patients are at home in isolation and 253 patients have recovered. Five are currently hospitalized, three of which are in intensive care. There has […]
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New Pride Crosswalk on Mustang Way
The Cal Poly Pride Center and Associated Students Inc. (ASI) painted a rainbow crosswalk on Mustang Way to recognize the LGBTQ+ community. “This is symbolizing a path to progress for where we are heading as a campus. Being more inclusive. Being more accessible. And being more equitable,” Lead Coordinator for Campus LGBTQ+ Initiatives Samuel Byrd […]
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Long walks and TikToks: How a computer science senior is finding peace during the pandemic
Mya Hauck never knew how much social interaction she needed until COVID-19 yanked the mat from under her, leaving her dazed, quarantined and sorely longing for the daily hugs from loved ones that became forbidden virtually overnight.
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How a graduating senior from China has been affected by COVID-19
Wang was juggling interviews and job hunting when the COVID-19 pandemic canceled his final quarter of college, his graduation ceremony and any certainty he had about his post-graduate plans.
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Hundreds protest violence against people of color in San Luis Obispo
Hundreds of protestors gathered in Mitchell Park on May 31 at 1 p.m. in solidarity with George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes. R.A.C.E Matters SLO organized the rally to protest “violence and injustice against black and brown people in America,” according to a Facebook post. “How […]
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How couples cope with COVID-19
Nothing will test the strength of your relationship like a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the dynamics of many romantic relationships, including those of Cal Poly students. Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have created a new set of challenges for some couples, while bringing others closer together. Aerospace engineering senior Lacey Davis […]
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Thanks to COVID-19, the show must go on livestream
The San Luis Obispo music industry has adapted to the pandemic with livestream performances and making their music available online.