A video obtained by Mustang News shows what one witness described as members in Beta Theta Pi hazing a member in a method similar to waterboarding. The university is investigating Beta. However, they are not currently under any form of suspension, according to the Cal Poly chapter investigations and sanctions listings. “I can confirm that […]
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University Housing adds beds to 170 rooms in yakʔitʸutʸu
While initially intended only for double and quad occupancy, there are now 170 rooms with three beds, according to University Housing Marketing Coordinator Julia Bluff.
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Lower crime rates for WOW 2019
Crime rates decreased, but with five arrests, 14 alcohol and drug related medical aids, 54 fire alarm incidents and 81 noise complaints, the freshmen’s first week in the city of San Luis Obispo was anything but quiet.
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Getting to know ASI President Mark Borges and his plan for student representation
Mustang News sat down with 2019-2020 Associated Students, Inc. President Mark Borges.
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The air quailty in south SLO county is sometimes dangerous. Cal Poly students are trying to help with plants.
Cal Poly students “learn by planting” on a mission to revegetate Oceano Sand Dunes and improve surrounding air quality.
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Cal Poly music students travel to Kenya for cultural exchange program
The journey to Africa began in 2017 when the International Choral Society’s International Conducting Fellowship Program selected choral conductor Scott Glysson for an exchange.
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Fire strikes San Luis Obispo Smart & Final on Johnson Avenue
A fire broke out inside Smart & Final Extra! on Johnson Avenue Monday afternoon. Employees and customers were evacuated as San Luis Obispo Fire went into the building. No one appeared to be injured at the scene. Smoke could be seen from the roof of the store. Smart & Final employee Kaylee Benting was about […]
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Cal Poly alumna’s Shark Tank deal will fund 3D printed toys for children
Some people joke that Jenn Chin’s job is to play with toys all day. In truth, the Cal Poly alumna is the chief product officer and co-founder of Toybox, a company that allows children to 3D print their own toys. With Toybox CEO and co-founder Ben Baltes by her side, Chin struck a $150,000 deal […]
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A year after their son’s death, Jordan Grant’s parents file lawsuit
A year after computer engineering freshman Jordan Grant’s death in a car accident, his parents have filed a lawsuit in San Luis Obispo Superior Court against the driver and jurisdictions associated with the intersection of the crash. This lawsuit comes after driver Richard Giuli was charged with a single count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without […]
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Gov. Newsom signs bill to allow student-athletes ability to be financially compensated for their likeness
Gov. Gavin Newsom defied the NCAA and many universities by signing a bill Monday, Sept. 30 that gives California student-athletes the opportunity to profit off their own likeness or image. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023. SB-206 was signed into law by Newsom on LeBron James’ talk show “The Shop.” James, along with […]
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SLO Climate Strike pushes for policy change at county level
People from all over San Luis Obispo County gathered outside the county courthouse to take part in the second global climate strike Friday, Sept. 27. San Luis Obispo’s strike was part of a global day of action in which over 6 million people participated in rallies across 123 countries, all participating for the cause of […]