Heidi Harmon is the mayor of San Luis Obispo. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Yesterday was a day of mourning in this country. The family and loved ones of George Floyd lay their beloved son, brother, father, and friend to rest, and I asked that all of the flags in […]
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Academic disaster elasticity is necessary now more than ever
Andrew M. Byrne is an assistant professor who teaches and researches technology and novel interventions in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs in the School of Education, College of Science and Math. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I am an advocate for disaster elasticity in learning design. This term […]
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The invisible work of students with dependents
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.
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Advice from a parent who’s been thereÂ
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.Â
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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 make some attempt to avoid logical fallacies. Unfortunately, his role as University President did not […]
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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 not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. A lawsuit filed by a winery company that […]
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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, the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors passed bill #19-01, “ASI Bylaws Amendment – […]
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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. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) successfully passed the Freedom of Speech and Anti-Discrimination bylaw amendment on […]
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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 article “It’s been one year since the blackface incident. Where is Cal Poly’s campus climate […]
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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 in 2019.” The article accurately pointed out the need for additional street lighting in areas […]
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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 about who can get their food stamp SNAP benefits, our national parks are being entirely […]