A Sierra Madre resident reported to the Cal Poly Police Department that a person had attempted to climb over a restroom stall door in Tower 5 while the student was occupying it at 8 a.m. on Saturday, according to an email from university spokesperson Keegan Koberl. Police instructed the non-student, female visitor who climbed the […]
Peeping Tom in Sierra Madre bathroom reported over weekend
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Cal Poly professor faces suspension for Pro-Palestinian protest involvement
This is a developing story, Mustang News will update as more information becomes available. Cal Poly assistant English professor Shanae Martinez faces a two-quarter suspension without pay for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests last year, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported. Martinez claimed that Cal Poly violated the California Faculty Association’s bargaining agreement when rescheduling their […]
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Republican lawmakers criticize universities ahead of Wednesday hearing
In a House Republicans press conference held Tuesday morning, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said if university presidents do not denounce antisemitism or take serious action to improve campus climate, “They should be fired immediately.” This is one of many strong statements made regarding antisemitism on college campuses during her latest press conference, with some opponents […]
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L.A.’s Garden Party reflects on their experience preforming at Shabang 2025
Mustang News TV Video Director Cassandra Garcia sat down with L.A. band Garden Party after their set at Shabang and asked them about their experience playing in San Luis Obispo for the first time.
Posted inWomen's Tennis
After injury and uncertainty, Amy Leather finds her footing – and her joy – at Cal Poly
For redshirt sophomore Amy Leather, the path to becoming a key player for Cal Poly women’s tennis has been anything but straightforward. The Bath, England native’s collegiate journey has tested her resilience, challenged her perspective, and ultimately evolved her love for the game. Now forming half of Cal Poly’s formidable No. 1-2 doubles team alongside […]
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SLO Film Festival opens with red carpet and Sundance winner
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival opened on April 24 with a red carpet, live jazz and a screening of “DJ Ahmet” at the Fremont Theater. Reporter Natalia Young covers highlights from the opening night and speaks to filmmakers in attendance.
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Bob Mackie, renowned costume designer, receives King Vidor Award at SLO Film Festival
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Bob Mackie received a King Vidor award for excellence in filmmaking from the San Luis Obispo Film Festival on April 28 at Hotel San Luis Obispo. The award is named after prolific director King Vidor, whose career includes many enduring film classics […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Soccer shuts down Stanford in 1-0 exhibition victory
Over the course of the 2024 season, Cal Poly men’s soccer became one of the best defenses in the nation on their way to their first Big West regular season title. The Mustangs shut down the No. 12 ranked Cardinal in a 1-0 defensive duel at Mustang Memorial Field on Saturday in an off-season exhibition. […]
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How Cal Poly, DePaul and Haverford’s antisemitism cases compare
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress alongside presidents of DePaul University and Haverford College on Wednesday, as the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce claims the three universities have failed to adequately protect Jewish communities on their campuses.
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Why is seemingly everyone at Cal Poly so active?
Health is wealth. It’s a bit of a silly phrase but I’m a big subscriber to it, and so is everyone else at Cal Poly, or so it feels. It’s pretty bizarre just how physically fit people at this school are on average. Our students are on another level.
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Peter Bandelj withdraws from transfer portal, will return to Cal Poly
Freshman guard Peter Bandelj will stay at Cal Poly after initially entering the transfer portal, and is expected to see an expanded role as a lead ball handler as the Mustangs gear up for the coming season.