The U.S. Department of Education will end discretionary funding to several Minority-Serving Institutions grant programs, including Hispanic-Serving Institutions, on the basis that these institutions discriminate by awarding government benefits exclusively to institutions that meet racial or ethnic quotas, according to a press release. Cal Poly has been working toward Hispanic Serving Institution status, which required […]
Amid federal minority-serving funding cuts, Cal Poly reaffirms commitment to serving every student
Posted inSept Print 25
What’s next for Cal Poly swim and dive?
Keira Scott is dealing with a rare case of déjà vu as she begins her sophomore year at Cal Poly. The Toronto native committed to swim at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) during her senior year of high school, but LMU cut its women’s swim team — along with five other varsity sports — before she […]
Posted inSept Print 25
Cal Poly state funding cut by $9.7 million amid statewide budget deficit
State funding to Cal Poly’s operating budget will be reduced by $9.7 million this year amid statewide budget deficit, according to university spokesperson Keegan Koberl. The Cal State system is facing a $144 million reduction in state funds, or 3% of the total budget, according to Chancellor Mildred García. Cal Poly is currently evaluating areas […]
Posted inSept Print 25
Cal Poly doubles freshman housing cost over the past decade
When students apply for housing, University Housing intentionally prioritizes the term residential learning community (RLC) to encourage student community rather than focusing on the building features or housing cost. Students can rank their top RLCs to live with others who share the same field of study, career aspirations or identity. However, they are not given […]
Posted inSept Print 25
Sequel Tea is brewing up teas and a taste of home
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I looked forward to one thing every Monday and Wednesday of my freshman year: banana hojicha cream top with brown sugar boba from Sequel Tea’s pop-up on Mott Lawn. […]
Posted inSept Print 25
September 2025 print edition
Dear Reader, Thank you for reading Mustang News and checking out our September print coverage. And a special thank you for reading the news! It has been a long journey reaching this goal, and it is a privilege to write this letter to the audience that we have grown to love over the last three […]
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Farm Day brings Santa Maria’s fields to the Central Coast Community
Bonipak Produce opened its doors to the Central Coast as part of the 7th annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day on Saturday, Sept. 6. The countywide event featured 23 farms across Santa Barbara County, from Santa Maria to Carpinteria. Bonipak Produce, located in the agricultural oasis of the Santa Maria Valley, has been serving the […]
Posted inVolleyball
Cal Poly Volleyball shines for Week of Welcome crowd with 3-0 weekend
After two weeks away from home, Cal Poly Volleyball dominated at the Mustang Invitational, their first home tournament of the year. Going into the tournament, the Mustangs had an even record of 3-3, and proceeded to beat all three opponents and move to a 6-3 record. The fans do not go unrecognized in San Luis […]
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Paul McCartney to play surprise show at Santa Barbara Bowl
English musician Paul McCartney will play at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 26 to kick off his highly anticipated Got Back North America Tour 2025, which will begin three days after his surprise visit to the Central Coast. According to the Santa Barbara Bowl website, the former member of The Beatles is doing an […]
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‘Everybody feels like it’s their place’: Ebony Ethiopian Cuisine turns sustenance into connection
In Ethiopia, coffee starts with pale green coffee beans. The beans are washed in preparation to be roasted as neighbors and friends gather in whatever house is making coffee that day. Over coffee, life is discussed. Within this daily community gathering, people talk about what they need to do and problems to be solved. Feben […]
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Michael Briscoe explodes for four touchdowns as Cal Poly football scores 56 in home opener
Michael Briscoe was untouchable on Sunday, Sept 14. The senior receiver caught six passes and took four of them to the house for touchdowns, single-handedly contributing 24 of the Mustangs’ points in their 56-7 rout of Western Oregon in their home opener in San Luis Obispo. Last season’s affair between these two teams was a […]