Cal Poly physics professor was given a grant that will provide students with the opportunity to work with particle colliders, at home and abroad.
$750,000 granted to Cal Poly professor to further work in his field
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VSCO founder’s unique perspective: How alum Joel Flory’s side hustle took off
To Cal Poly students, Learn by Doing means getting experience in your field from day one. For alumnus Joel Flory, it means founding a multi-million dollar startup that reaches creatives in 160 countries. This generation’s photography enthusiast, app user or Instagram lover likely knows of VSCO, the camera app equipped with tools to let users […]
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New volleyball head coach speaks on her transition to the position
For many sports teams, the transition between head coaches can be tumultuous. Newly-named volleyball head coach Caroline Walters might be an exception to the rule. “This transition will be rather seamless,” Walters said. “I feel like I have a good grasp on things and I’m very excited for the future.” Walters, who was named head […]
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A quarter in: Has ASI President Jasmin Fashami kept campaign promises?
A majority of students who responded to a Mustang News Instagram poll felt that ASI President Jasmin Fashami has upheld her campaign promises thus far.
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Revel Magazine: A space for ideas from women in STEM
Microbiology senior Megan Melnyk saw the need for a place for women in STEM to share ideas — a place that was all their own. Out of that idea, Revel Magazine, which will release its first issue Jan. 25, 2019, was born. Tucked in a back neighborhood of downtown San Luis Obispo, Melnyk’s house has […]
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At $900 per table, Cal Poly is making more than $250,000 on the Winter Career Fair
The two-day career fair will bring in $251,700 on tables alone, including five tables at the discounted price of $300 per day for non-profit organizations.
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SLO Dirt Girls: All women mountainbiking group
With her hands tightly gripping the handlebars and her eyes on high alert, 29-year-old mountain biker Alexandra Anderson carefully and quickly adjusted to each new turn and patch of rocks on the rugged downhill terrain of Madonna Mountain. “Your bike is actually better at faster speeds if you have a full suspension bike,” Anderson said. […]
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Cal Poly professors contribute to the Getty Museum’s Renaissance Nude exhibit
Two Cal Poly art and design professors contributed to the touring art exhibition The Renaissance Nude, currently on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Described as “one of the 10 most engaging exhibits of the year” by the Los Angeles Times, The Renaissance Nude features approximately 100 paintings, sculptures, medals and other […]
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Women’s Basketball falls to Cal State Fullerton after third quarter stretch
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball fell to Cal State Fullerton by a score of 64-78 on Saturday, Jan. 19. The match, played in Titan Gym, was decided by a third-quarter stretch in which Fullerton outscored the Mustangs 25-15. Junior forward Alicia Roufosse registered a team-high 12 points en route to the program’s third loss since the […]
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Cal Poly senior creates Navajo inspired food products through Atsá Foods Co.
The dry, fruitless and seemingly uninhabitable land surprised agricultural science senior Rafael Pintor when he visited his ancestors’ land. Pintor was curious about how the Navajos had harvested nutrients from the unforgiving earth, so he traveled with his father to experience it first hand. Growing up, Pintor visited reservations and national parks fairly often, […]
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How Betsy DeVos’ Title IX revisions could change sexual assault reporting at Cal Poly
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proposed changes to Title IX, the federal law which protects against sex-based discrimination, gives defendants more rights and could reduce university liability for investigating sexual misconduct claims. The proposed changes were released Nov. 16 and the public comment period is open until Jan. 28. Comments submitted will be reviewed by […]