Led by sophomore midfielder Camille Lafaix, Cal Poly women’s soccer won their first conference matchup of the season 3-2 in overtime against Cal State Fullerton on Thursday, Sept. 23 inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Cal Poly (5-5-0, 1-0-0 in Big West) got a two-goal performance, including the golden goal, from Lafaix to take down the […]
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Paul and Ruben Flores to go to trial for murder of Kristin Smart
Editors note: the story was edited to restructure the paragraphs and a few language modifications were made. After a weeks long preliminary trial, it was decided this morning that Paul and Ruben Flores will be tried for the murder and accessory to murder, respectively, of Kristin Smart. Presiding Judge Craig van Rooyen said that the […]
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Football sells out home opener, loses to South Dakota 48-14
Cal Poly Football dropped their home opener to the University of South Dakota 48-14 on Saturday, Sept. 18 inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. The Mustangs (1-2) were without starting quarterback Spencer Brasch, opening up the way for freshman quarterback Kahliq Paulette to get the start, who impressed in his opportunity. Redshirt senior linebacker Matt Shotwell […]
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Men’s soccer’s overtime thriller against Grand Canyon ends in 3-2 loss
Despite scoring two goals in the final four minutes of regulation to even the score, Cal Poly men’s soccer ultimately fell 3-2 in overtime against No. 25 Grand Canyon University on Thursday, Sept. 16 inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Senior midfielder Neil Boyal collected an assist and a goal in the defeat and now leads […]
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Volleyball continues cold stretch, falls to LMU in four sets
Cal Poly volleyball continued their cold streak with a loss to Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Sept. 16 inside Albert Gersten Pavilion. The Mustangs (2-8) fell to the Lions (8-1) in four sets, 23-25, 25-18, 17-25, 17-25. This loss was the fourth in a row for Cal Poly. After a back and forth opening set that […]
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The loss of freshman year: Incoming sophomores coming in as freshman
First, the last semester of their senior year of high school was hijacked by the coronavirus. Then, their freshman year of college, a time usually known for the possibilities of new friendships and experiences, was replaced with Zoom meetings and social distancing. Student’s first year of college can already be filled with anxiety and change, […]
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Meet the Cal Poly transfer student who appeared on your California recall ballot
California’s upcoming special election Tuesday, Sept. 14 presents voters with 46 candidates — the youngest being 20-year-old college student John Drake, who will be joining Cal Poly this fall as a transfer student. The recall made it to the ballot after months of active petitioning to remove California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. On the […]
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What to expect at WOW this year
The award-winning Week Of Welcome (WOW) has undergone some changes this year, developing condensed group activities, more outdoor engagement and mask requirements to adapt to the recent COVID-19 guidelines. WOW will take place Sept. 15-19. It is set to be in person this year and jam-packed with immersive activities. Unlike last year’s virtual setup, WOW […]
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WOW should include Kristin Smart to educate students and honor her legacy
As a freshman, I walked everywhere with an unjust amount of confidence and sense of safety. I lived in North Mountain and my friend’s dorm, where I spent a majority of my time at night, was in Yakʔitʸutʸu, exactly half a mile away from mine. Every night I would make the walk back to my […]
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Answering your questions about Cal Poly: How to make the most of your first year
As incoming freshmen join the Mustang family in the fall, they are bound to have questions. So, here are some helpful tips that freshmen and incoming students might find useful in their first year. What are the best study spots on campus? The Warren J. Baker Center (building 180) is always a great option. The […]
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“It’s the worst feeling ever and I love it”: local artists look forward to the return of live music
Two weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, local jazz-pop band Honeyboys released their first song, “I Just Wanna Know.” According to lead singer Ari Eisenberg, the lyrics “I just wanna know where you wanna go” undoubtedly resonated with emotions surrounding the lockdown. During most of 2020 and 2021, Honeyboys were unable to perform in front of […]