The Cal Poly Truck and Tractor Pull is an annual Open House tradition put on by the CP Tractor Pull Club. This year’s event differed from previous years both in location and time and was almost canceled until the rodeo program lended use of its grounds. Mustang News reporter Victoria Bochniak takes us behind the […]
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WATCH: PolyCultural Weekend showcases student clubs for incoming students
Cal Poly recently hosted its annual PolyCultural Weekend club fair, showcasing the university’s diverse student organizations and clubs. The showcase was held at the University Union and featured over 25 student-run clubs, each representing different cultural backgrounds and interests. The event was a chance for incoming students to learn about the various cultural resources available […]
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FAST X SFC student-run fashion show returns for a second year highlighting “evolution”
As spring quarter evolves, so are the designers of the Sustainable Fashion Club (SFC) and Fashion and Student Trends’ (FAST) Fashion Show. “Evolution” is the theme of the second annual fashion show put on by fashion-focused Cal Poly clubs this weekend. The collaboration began in 2022 when Fashion and Student Trends reached out Sustainable Fashion […]
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How a potential TikTok ban could affect students at Cal Poly
Recently, the social media platform TikTok has been under fire by the federal government for its various privacy concerns. Lawmakers in the US are discussing a potential ban on the platform. Many students at Cal Poly use the app to promote themselves or their small businesses and they’re concerned about how the ban would affect […]
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Grad Gown Reuse Program aims to reduce waste and make gowns affordable
Students are now able to sign up for the free Grad Gown Reuse program as of May 1. The program is run by Green Campus in collaboration with the Food Pantry and Professional Clothing Closet to keep gowns out of landfills. Students can sign up to borrow a gown at no cost for the Spring […]
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Students compete in Design Village while commemorating Sean Hillman
Architecture freshman Max Dennison first met Sean Ogawa Hillman at the start of spring quarter, when their professor put them in the same group for the annual Design Village competition being held April 28 to 30. In the short time she’s known him, Dennison said Hillman “always had the biggest smile on his face and […]
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‘Imagine that your love life is a book’: How three undergraduate researchers are exploring the effects of breakups among young adults
After pouring through hours of transcripts, developing their own coding scheme and presenting at the Society for Research on Adolescence conference earlier this month, three Cal Poly undergraduate researchers will compete at the 2023 CSU system-wide competition starting Friday. Under the guidance of psychology and child development professor and Director of the University Honors Program […]
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SLO Film Fest and Cal Poly Short Cuts to premiere this week
The eagerly anticipated SLO Film Festival graces the silver screens from April 25 to May 7 at the Fremont Theater and Palm Theatre in Downtown San Luis Obispo. A variety of filmmakers are featured whose works were produced, directed or written by residents of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Monterey Counties. The festival features […]
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WATCH: Cal Poly Music Students Perform Orchestral Music At Soloist Showcase
Within Cal Poly’s Music program is a full symphony of about 80 members who share a passion for performance. Members of the symphony get to showcase their skills each quarter in the form of soloist showcases. Mustang News reporter Liv Collom shows us how students are involved in the performances.
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Pilipino Cultural Night returns for its 34th year: ‘Home away from home’
Pilipino Cultural Exchange calls itself a “home away from home.” One way students in PCE achieve that is through Pilipino Cultural Night, the annual student-run show taking place April 28-29. The script-based play blends an overarching story about Filipino-American identity along with traditional and contemporary Filipino dances and choral performances, according to PCE co-president and […]
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Breaking the barriers: BioBreakthrough Conference offers students new opportunities
When thinking of bio-medicine, most people’s first instinct would be to think of researchers and doctors in white lab coats. However, four Cal Poly students want to change that perception. Their upcoming BioBreakthrough Conference will highlight the forgotten aspect of business in bio-medicine, environmental biotech and bio-manufacturing. The event will take place on April 27 […]