Ani Nazarian is an English sophomore and satire columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Monday Manure is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not […]
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Student receives financial aid but immediately returns it to seem poor and relatable
After receiving her financial aid check for spring quarter, journalism junior Chella Garbanzo immediately returned the full amount, referencing a desire to maintain her identity as “a struggling college student with authentic vibes.”
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Marc Cabeliza elected as first-ever ASI Pope
As white smoke billowed out of the chimneys of the University Union, the crowds in front stood silent as they realized that the first-ever ASI Pope had been selected.
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Professor’s office hours confirmed to exist purely as a concept
Students enrolled in Dr. Finkle’s Intro to Statistical Reasoning class were shocked to learn that her advertised office hours, listed on the syllabus as “Mondays -3 to 46 p.m.,” do not correspond to any comprehensible time in our dimensional plane.
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Cal Poly admissions process now replaced by Hunger Games competition
Starting in 2026, Cal Poly’s admissions process will no longer be based on academic achievement, extracurriculars, or hours of community service. As of today, all Cal State schools have agreed to replace the admissions process with a Hunger Games competition!
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Student in mental counseling after saying “You too” to a professor who wished them good luck on their midterm
Cal Poly freshman Herbert Van Jeffy is confirmed through new reports to be locked in a psychiatric ward after saying something so absurd that he could only be perceived as insane.
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Fire alarm in engineering dorms celebrated as many students have their first social interaction of the academic year
What started as a simple fire drill in the Red Brick Dorms has turned into a beacon of hope for the loneliest among us.
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Cal Poly announces new study abroad program in Bakersfield
With the extreme rise in popularity of study abroad programs and their high cost, the Cal Poly administration has voted to open a new program, allowing students to study abroad in the city of Bakersfield.
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Cal Poly food pantry to begin stocking up on ZYN
The Cal Poly Food Pantry, which provides free food to students in need, has begun to stock up on the popular nicotine pouches, Zyn.
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Cal Poly Administration delays library opening to 2038 to focus efforts on big letters
The Cal Poly Administrative Board held a vote Tuesday to determine whether to expedite the construction of the Kennedy Library or build more big letters. The ultimate vote was unanimous in favor of big letters.