SATIRE: Students have to come up with creative excuses to explain why they can’t finish their essays on time, from ChatGPT being down to the bars being too busy.
Category: January Print ’26
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Cal Poly renames OUDI to ‘Culture and Institutional Excellence’
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has renamed its Office of University Diversity and Inclusion to Culture and Institutional Excellence, sparking mixed reactions from students who are concerned about the removal of the words “diversity” and “inclusion” from the title.
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Changing drinking habits of Gen Z challenge wine industry
The wine industry on the Central Coast is experiencing a steep decline due to changing consumer habits, with an estimated 38,000 acres of vineyards being destroyed or abandoned, and many wineries shutting down, while younger generations are more interested in craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
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January 2026 print edition
Mustang Media Group is prioritizing social and digital content in the new year, with an audience-first focus on storytelling and connecting with the community.
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Cal Poly’s ‘Jungle Jumpstart’ float wins top Sweepstakes award at Rose Parade
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Pomona’s collaborative rose float “Jungle Jumpstart” won the top-honored Sweepstakes Award at the 137th annual Rose Parade, becoming the first student-made float to win the award in decades.
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After 40 years, Cal Poly Poly Reps are finally getting paid for their work
For more than 40 years, Cal Poly’s Poly Reps have volunteered their time to represent the university, leading campus tours, assisting with admissions events and welcoming prospective students to campus. For the first time, Poly Reps are getting paid for their work. The change marks a historic shift for the student organization, which has transitioned […]