Two weeks ago, various virtual and in-person events were held to raise awareness of undocumented student issues, to celebrate undocumented student voices and to continue to develop stronger relationships with the Cal Poly undocumented student community and allies. Some of the organized activities included listening to speakers, writing down ways to support undocumented students and […]
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A look back at Standing with Survivors Cal Poly
On Wednesday Oct. 27, Cal Poly’s Women in Business and the Women’s Network hosted a talk at the University Union (UU) in order to speak out against sexual assault on campus. The talk concluded with a walk to the Poly Canyon Hills, also known as Architecture Graveyard, where recent sexual assaults have taken place on […]
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Meet San Luis Obispo’s new mayor, Erica A. Stewart
Erica A. Stewart, previous vice mayor of San Luis Obispo, was recently appointed mayor following former mayor Heidi Harmon’s resignation on Sept. 21. The city council voted unanimously to instate Stewart as mayor. Stewart is a Cal Poly alumna, who attended the university from 1990-1995. She began as a food science major and eventually switched […]
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Spirituality: A Trend or a Way of Life?
Zoie Denton is an English sophomore and the views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. In an era where trends come as quickly as they go, I have found myself wondering –– do these trends know no bounds? Is anything off limits? My question remains unanswered as spirituality takes its […]
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What new California laws mean for college students
Following a successful defeat of the September recall election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a landslide of progressive bills into law, some of which will mean changes for public universities. Only a day ahead of the Oct. 10 deadline to act on the 836 total proposals from state lawmakers, Newsom passed 92% of the […]
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Students witness vandalism and racial slurs at Poly Canyon Village
Two girls kicked in window screens and yelled the N-word in the Foxen building of Poly Canyon Village late on Saturday, Oct. 23, students reported. The girls, who appeared drunk according to student witnesses, started by kicking in window screens near the elevators on the first, second and third floors and then kicked in another […]
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Women’s soccer falls short against UC Irvine in Big West Championship game, 1-0
Cal Poly women’s soccer fell 1-0 in the Big West Conference Tournament championship game against UC Irvine on Sunday, Nov. 7 inside Anteater Stadium. “I thought it was a tale of two halves,” head coach Alex Crozier said. “They had a great game and a great season.” This was the first time in 12 years […]
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Football loses eighth straight to Sacramento State, 41-9
Cal Poly football fell to Sacramento State by a final score of 41-9 on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Hornet Stadium. The loss is the eighth in a row for the Mustangs (1-8, 0-6 Big Sky) while the Hornets (7-2, 6-0 Big Sky) continued their great season. In the first quarter, Sacramento State’s Cameron Skattebo had […]
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Volleyball takes down rival UCSB in four sets
Cal Poly volleyball bounced back from their loss to CSUN with a win over Blue-Green rival UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, Nov. 6 inside the Thunderdome in Santa Barbara. The Mustangs (11-14, 9-5 Big West) downed the Gauchos (16-10, 12-2 Big West) in four sets 22-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-22. The win evened the season series […]
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Wrestling claims two titles at Michigan State Open Invitational
Cal Poly wrestling claimed two titles at the Michigan State Open Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 6 to mark a successful start for the team’s 2021-2022 campaign. Redshirt senior Evan Wick received the 165-pound open division title while his younger brother, freshman Luka Wick, placed first in the frosh-soph 149-pound division. The Wicks are newcomers to […]
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Women’s Basketball takes down CSU San Bernardino 81-57 in exhibition matchup
Cal Poly women’s basketball won their first and only exhibition game of the season by a score of 81-57 against Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, Nov. 6 inside Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs were back in action after an offseason filled with headlines, including a Big West title run last season and the loss […]