The Coastal Commission for San Luis Obispo County has approved construction at Shell Beach near the intersection of Morro Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. This project has been approved as bluff failure has been expedited after storms. The City of Pismo Beach can expect to see the removal of the failed storm drain and public access […]
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Cal Poly students living in India reflect on recent surge in Coronavirus cases there
In India, death rates are climbing as the country suffers from a new COVID-19 variant and lack of resources. Mustang News’s Sophie Lincoln spoke with Cal Poly students who are living in India about their experiences as lockdowns remain in place. kcpr913news · Cal Poly students living in India reflect on recent surge in Coronavirus […]
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A Playlist for Every SLO-cal Adventure
This post was originally featured on KCPR.org. There is always something to do while in SLO and always something to listen to while doing those things! Whether you’re spending a hot sunny day at the beach, on campus walking to pick up some food or watching the sunset with friends – here are some playlists […]
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Housing scams: what to look out for
Finding off-campus housing for the upcoming school year can be an overwhelming time for many Cal Poly Students: endlessly scrolling through Zillow and Craigslist, filling out application after application, hoping to hear back from at least one realtor out of the dozens they have contacted. These stressful circumstances create the perfect opportunity for scammers to […]
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Incoming freshman navigate the college decision process virtually
For high school seniors, deciding which college to attend can be a big decision. This year, that decision may be even harder for those unable to tour college campuses in person due to COVID-19 safety regulations.
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SLO Food Bank needs volunteers
The San Luis Obispo Food Bank has a number of resources for those in need of food. More people are experiencing food insecurity due to the pandemic, and the SLO Food Bank has kept up with helping the community. This is largely due to a dedicated team of volunteers who always can use a helping […]
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Fridays Around Town
A man stands under a beating sun to shine shoes in an attempt to provide a stable home for his daughter, another rides around town in search of those in need of a warm meal, an English teacher worries for her students as they prepare to enter a world plagued by a pandemic. These are […]
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Week of Welcome is Going Hybrid for Fall 2021
Week of Welcome (WOW) is expected to be partially in-person this year and applications to be an Orientation, or WOW, leader close April 18 at 5:00p.m. Since it was first introduced in 1957, WOW typically marks the official start of a student’s academic career at Cal Poly. During the activity-filled week before classes start in […]
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Out with the new and in with the old: former professor reconnects with film photography
On Fridays, reporter Marcus Cocova explored downtown San Luis Obispo to see who he would meet. Each day, Mustang News will release a story about one of the locals he met on a Friday. The new cannot quite perfectly replace the old. This is at least the case for Dara Rosenwasser and her cameras. The […]
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Learn how this couple kept it together from high school to college
On Fridays, reporter Marcus Cocova explored downtown San Luis Obispo to see who he would meet. Each day, Mustang News will release a story about one of the locals he met on a Friday. The transition into college from high school can be abrupt and unsettling. Alvin Tran and Tiffany Zhu rely on each other […]
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“I have five screens going at once”: local English teacher navigates online learning
On Fridays, reporter Marcus Cocova explored downtown San Luis Obispo to see who he would meet. Each day, Mustang News will release a story about one of the locals he met on a Friday. Among the many titles that line the walls of San Luis Obispo’s Phoenix Books, bookworm Danica Wassmann searches for her next […]