Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong has been called to testify before The U.S. Congress on May 7, citing alleged antisemitism and mishandling pro-Palestinian activism. Armstrong is one of three university presidents who the Committee of Education and the Workforce are set to hear from, joining DePaul University and Haverford College. The three schools all received […]
President Armstrong is going to Congress. Here’s what his students think
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Four Mustangs earn Big West awards as Cal Poly men’s tennis season concludes
Despite being ending their season in the Big West quarterfinals, Cal Poly men’s tennis walks away from 2025 with plenty to look forward to. Four Mustangs won All-Big West honors, marking stellar individual performances in both singles and doubles. More importantly, the Mustangs only lose one player, senior Bastiaan Weststrate, to graduation. Cal Poly entered […]
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Cal Poly Beach Volleyball look to make another run at the NCAA Championships
One day before the Cal Poly Beach Volleyball team was set to leave for the NCAA Championships, the Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex on Cal Poly’s campus sat empty. The team could instead be found over 13 miles away, getting their final practice in on the public courts of Avila Beach on the coast of San […]
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Cal Poly students introduce Pop-Up Resilience Room at Downtown SLO Farmers’ market
The Pop-Up Resilience Room, designed by Cal Poly students, is a relaxing, dimly lit environment at the weekly Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market that offers a space for neurodivergent individuals to find peace in an overwhelming environment.
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The Big West Baseball Tournament is back, with a lot on the line
After a 27-year-long hiatus, the Big West tournament is back, with the top five regular season teams vying for an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Big West is the last baseball conference to make the switch over to a conference tournament. With the introduction of the Big West Tournament, the conference moves away […]
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Cal Poly spent over $1 million on St. Patrick’s Day
Cal Poly spent over $1 million on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, while the City of San Luis Obispo spent $115,000.
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SLO Climate Coalition holds annual Earth Fest
The San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition held the annual Earth Fest at Meadow Park this past Saturday. The event brings together local vendors and nonprofits to educate the community on environmental matters. Mustang News reporter Zach Berston spoke with attendees of the event to learn more about what San Luis Obispo is doing to protect […]
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No car, no problem: How Cal Poly students are getting groceries on campus
Many students have a hard time getting their groceries, whether it’s the struggle of public transit or the cost of quality produce. Mustang News Reporter Chloë Schauermann takes a closer look at two groups on campus who are aiming to make shopping easy and affordable.
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Proposed cuts threaten Fulbright Program as Cal Poly earns national recognition
Cal Poly was named a top producer of Fulbright international exchange scholars, but the future of the program remains uncertain due to proposed funding cuts by the Trump administration.
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The perfect illusion: why we spend hours on makeup to look like we spent minutes
Every morning, I spend 45 minutes in front of my mirror achieving the perfect I just rolled out of bed looking this pretty face. The goal? To have someone say, “You look so good without makeup!” while I’m secretly wearing at least ten different products.
It’s like we are all participating in a collective delusion. The beauty standard isn’t just to look perfect, it’s to look perfect without trying. Not a chance someone catches you putting effort into your appearance! That would be embarrassing. Better to pretend you just happened to wake up with poreless skin, a smooth complexion and naturally flushed cheeks.
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Student innovation takes center stage at Design Village’s 50th anniversary
Teams from Cal Poly and community colleges across California earned first-place honors in construction, innovation and theme categories at the 50th anniversary of Design Village, held Saturday afternoon in the Architecture Graveyard.