City and regional planning students Wes Swanson and Max Hoffstadt urge Cal Poly to prioritize student affordability over profit by providing significant student housing and grocery access if the proposed West Campus development proceeds.
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly’s pattern of complicity: exploring recent instances of Palestinian and Southwest Asia and North African discrimination
Members of Students for Justice in Palestine criticized Cal Poly administration for hosting former IDF soldiers at a campus event and accused the university of prioritizing certain student groups while censoring pro-Palestinian scholarship.
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Letter to the Editor: Paving the hand that feeds us
Cal Poly alumna Sofia Johnson criticizes the university’s plan to develop a hotel on Class 1 soils, arguing that such expansion prioritizes institutional prestige over essential agricultural resources.
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Letter to the Editor: Standing up against hate after the attack on the San Diego mosque
On Monday, May 18, a horrific tragedy struck the Islamic Center of San Diego when two teenage boys attacked the mosque, claiming the lives of three Muslims before ending their own lives. The shockwaves of this violence are felt acutely right here in San Luis Obispo and in communities across the country.
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Letter to the Editor: Concerns about Cal Poly research guide came from within the Jewish community – not just the ADL
Jewish students at Cal Poly have expressed concern over a research guide titled “Israel Palestine Protests – Cal Poly Student Activism” which they believe frames, omits, and misrepresents their identity and perspectives, and reduces complex concepts to surface-level definitions.
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly let the ADL censor and misrepresent my research
Cal Poly’s Student Success and Outcomes Librarian, Kyle Tanaka, has refuted the Anti-Defamation League’s characterization of his research guide as an “Israel-Palestine research guide” in the Cal Poly Campus Antisemitism Report Card, citing numerous inaccuracies in the report card and highlighting the university’s decision to comply with a censorship request from the ADL.
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Letter to the Editor: Faculty parking woes due to poor planning by Armstrong
Finding a parking space has always been a gamble at Cal Poly. Lately, it’s become worse with the faculty being informed of a 125-space reduction due to campus construction. Were faculty informed in a direct campus-wide email before reporting for the fall quarter? No.
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Letter to the Editor: Invisible no more, the untold stories of student parents
Through my work with the Student Parent Joy at Cal Poly, I have seen firsthand these students’ immense dedication and resilience. Their stories, like that of my own mother, illuminate the profound impact of balancing education with parenting and highlight the urgent need for greater support and recognition.
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Letter to the Editor: AI is the future of education, so let’s use it well
The introduction of AI-powered tools has dramatically changed the way we work. Through subscriptions to Claude and ChatGPT, I feel like I have a personal assistant or a dedicated co-worker by my side at all times. I have become significantly more capable of tackling ambitious tasks and topics.
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly president urges responsible St. Patrick’s celebrations
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong submitted a letter to the editor before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Mustang News column referred to in this story can be found at ‘Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another […]
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Letter to the Editor: A guide to thriving in a Washington D.C. internship
Jonah Shulman is a 2024 Cal Poly graduate. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. My fellow Mustangs, are you looking for a challenging professional experience that pushes you beyond your comfort zone? Curious about seeing the fast-paced world of politics up close? My congressional internship taught […]