I made a deliberate decision not to share my status as a student-parent when I first enrolled at Cal Poly. I was already overwhelmed by navigating this institution as a first-generation, low-income woman of color. I did not need another marker of diversity — another potential source of bias — as a part of my identity.
Letters to the Editor
Advice from a parent who’s been there
The founder of the Cal Poly SLO Mustang Parents Facebook Page, Traci Holmes Libby, answers some of the top questions parents have about life at Cal Poly.
Which came first: The Chick-fil-A or the egghead?
Jack Semancik is a political science sophomore and KCPR DJ. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. One would think that Jeffrey Armstrong – who earned a doctorate from North Carolina State University in 1986 – would…
James Grant’s response to the Vintage Wine Estates lawsuit blocking the partial closure of El Campo Road
James Grant is the father of computer engineering freshman Jordan Grant, who was killed while traveling on Highway 101 when a driver struck his car crossing at El Campo Road. The views expressed in this letter to the editor do…
Clarifying ASI’s Freedom of Speech and Anti-Discrimination bill
Noah Krigel is a sociology senior and member of the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors. The views expressed in this letter to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News or ASI. On Wednesday, May 1,…
Response to ASI passing the Freedom of Speech and Anti-Discrimination bylaw amendment
Nina Krishel is an English senior and the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America fellow for Mustangs United For Israel. The views expressed in this letter to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. …
Letter to the Editor: A Response to A Year After Blackface
Lisa Okafor is a student at San Jose State. The views reflected in this letter to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News’ editorial coverage. This letter has been edited for clarity. Dear Editor, After reading the…
Letter to the Editor: The City of San Luis Obispo responds to lack of street lights
Daryl Grigsby is the public works director for the City of San Luis Obispo. This letter has been edited for clarity. Today, Mustang News published an article titled, “Despite city goal, only one new street light is to be installed…
The real cost of the government shutdown
Ian Levy is a political science sophomore and co-president of Cal Poly Democrats. The views expressed in this letter to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. There are many consequences to a government shutdown. Confusion is rampant…
Mayor Heidi Harmon: Your Voice Matters at City Hall
“In two short years, I’ve done my best to make Cal Poly students know that their voices are not only heard, but also powerful instruments of change”
Letter to the Editor: San Luis Obispo mayor candidate T. Keith Gurnee
This letter was sent to Mustang News from San Luis Obispo mayoral candidate T. Keith Gurnee. Letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or editorial coverage of Mustang News. The letter has been edited for clarity. Trigger…