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Letter to the Editor: Biological sciences faculty, staff respond to “Power Imbalance in COVID Enforcement” article

This letter was written by a group of biological sciences staff and faculty. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News.

Freshmen who launched into college on a quiet campus

Like many incoming freshmen, business administration freshman Erin Powers said that she came to campus because she wanted to “close the door” on her childhood and high school.

“I felt like I could not do that at home because I was in the same environment I was in when I was growing up,” Powers said. “I was lucky enough that Cal Poly was letting us on campus and I saw that opportunity and decided to take it.”

News

A Central Coast May Day: activists demand justice for workers, BIPOC communities

On May Day, Princess Nokia’s song “Brown Girl Blues” echoed throughout Mission Plaza, her spoken-word-like lyrics filling the plaza with graphic imagery of the adversary and abuse people of color experience in the United States. “You think it’s been a…

Freshmen reflect on a virtual year at home

For many, the freshman year experience is one of life’s many great adventures. Due to the nature of the pandemic, this year has created a barrier between freshman and the “true” college experience, causing many students to choose to stay at home all year.

Nutrition freshman Anna Skoglund said that she is glad that she deferred housing, despite missing out on the “dorming” experience. Skoglund has been able to spend quality time with her family, something she appreciates a lot.

Baseball

Baseball drops three of four on the road against UC Santa Barbara

Cal Poly Baseball lost three of a four-game away series against Blue-Green rival UC Santa Barbara from Friday, April 30 to Sunday, May 2. The Mustangs now sport an even 20-20 record on the season, including a conference record of…

Student Life

Students look forward to life once fully vaccinated

On April 7, San Luis Obispo County expanded vaccine appointment eligibility to individuals aged 16 and older. More vaccine appointments are available to students now than ever, as Campus Health and Wellbeing has started offering student vaccination appointments at the Health Center on campus, and an additional vaccine clinic has recently opened in the University Union (UU).