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.
Category: Opinion
Posted inManure Satire
Cal Poly’s Musty the Mustang and UCSB’s Gaucho caught sneaky linking
In perhaps the Central Coast’s biggest scandal, Musty the Mustang and UC Santa Barbara’s OlĂ© the Gaucho have confirmed their relationship to the Manure.
Posted inOpinion
Esto es lo que opinan los espectadores sobre los siete cortometrajes realizados por estudiantes de Cal Poly
Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero. Siete equipos de estudiantes de Cal Poly estrenaron cortometrajes en la proyecciĂłn Cal Poly Short Cuts el lunes por la noche. El evento formĂł parte del Festival Internacional de Cine de San Luis Obispo, una muestra anual de cine independiente de una semana de duraciĂłn. Seis […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
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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Activism at Cal Poly exists: it’s students’ responsibility to sustain it
By being actively involved at Cal Poly, students learn that they are capable of making significant impacts on policy or public opinion. This sense of autonomy and ability to self-advocate is extremely important to gain early on, as it promotes a future of taking action instead of settling for complacency.
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How casual can your relationship with ChatGPT really be?
In February 2025, the Cal State system signed a $17 million contract with OpenAI that granted Cal State students, faculty and staff free access to ChatGPT Edu through July 2026. This AI initiative has been met with mixed reactions. Aside from ethical concerns with cheating, it raises a watershed of environmental and philosophical dilemmas.Â
Posted inManure Satire
Political demonstration on Dexter Lawn turns orgy
The Young Conservative Scholars Cal Poly chapter hosted a political demonstration on Dexter Lawn on Thursday. The demonstration in question involved lewd sexual behavior between members, Diddy style.
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Respaldo: Tanner Schinderle presenta una visiĂłn amplia de lo que puede ser el presidente de ASI
Find the English version here. Traducido por Isabella Beltran. Nota del editor: Cualquier persona involucrada en la cobertura de noticias de la elecciĂłn de ASI no estuvo involucrada con este respaldo. Este respaldo no refleja necesariamente los pensamientos de los miembros del Mustang Media Group. La junta de Respaldos está compuesta por el Editor Gerente Jeremy […]
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Keeping nightlife alive is vital to downtown SLO
Live music is losing its sense of belonging in San Luis Obispo, and putting a noise ordinance on bars like Libertine only pushes it further out of the community. What other spaces are available for the arts and emerging house bands to debut?
Posted inOpinion
Endorsement: Tanner Schinderle presents an expansive vision for what ASI President can be
The Mustang News’ Endorsement Board encourages Cal Poly students to vote for Tanner Schinderle for ASI President, citing his experience and vision for increased services for students.
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Reflections on the rodeo as a first-timer
There is quite a reputation behind the Poly Royal Rodeo, because I first heard about the rodeo in high school. After attending the Friday night rodeo, I can confidently say it was an entertaining night that lassoed me in. I was so amazed by the Cal Poly rodeo team seniors and graduate students as they showcased their skills.