New students at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo are encouraged to fill their dorms with items to show their personality and style, such as a matcha set, vinyl records, Taylor Swift merch, Labubu dolls, vapes, moonbeam ice cream, and Halloweekend costumes.
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What’s next for Cal Poly swim and dive?
Keira Scott is dealing with a rare case of déjà vu as she begins her sophomore year at Cal Poly. The Toronto native committed to swim at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) during her senior year of high school, but LMU cut its women’s swim team — along with five other varsity sports — before she […]
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Cal Poly state funding cut by $9.7 million amid statewide budget deficit
State funding to Cal Poly’s operating budget will be reduced by $9.7 million this year amid statewide budget deficit, according to university spokesperson Keegan Koberl. The Cal State system is facing a $144 million reduction in state funds, or 3% of the total budget, according to Chancellor Mildred García. Cal Poly is currently evaluating areas […]
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Cal Poly doubles freshman housing cost over the past decade
When students apply for housing, University Housing intentionally prioritizes the term residential learning community (RLC) to encourage student community rather than focusing on the building features or housing cost. Students can rank their top RLCs to live with others who share the same field of study, career aspirations or identity. However, they are not given […]
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Sequel Tea is brewing up teas and a taste of home
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I looked forward to one thing every Monday and Wednesday of my freshman year: banana hojicha cream top with brown sugar boba from Sequel Tea’s pop-up on Mott Lawn. […]
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September 2025 print edition
Dear Reader, Thank you for reading Mustang News and checking out our September print coverage. And a special thank you for reading the news! It has been a long journey reaching this goal, and it is a privilege to write this letter to the audience that we have grown to love over the last three […]
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Cal Poly Kennedy Library returns after completion of two-year transformation
Cal Poly’s Robert E. Kennedy Library is nearing the end of its two-year, $78 million transformation that will reopen the campus hub for fall quarter 2025. When the library doors open on Sept. 15, students will find more seating options, new study zones and upgraded technology throughout the building. Expanded 24-hour hubs on the first […]
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Move In: Welcome to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Each back-to-school season, the air stirs with a familiar mix of change and anticipation. Whether it’s reconnecting with friends to compare class schedules or simply feeling those ‘Sunday Scaries’ that last all of September, the start of school can be daunting. As you enter the unknown of being a college student, be sure to use […]