Cal Poly fell short to Arizona State 34-6 in a dual wrestling meet on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Desert Financial Arena. No. 18 ranked Legend Lamer and No. 22 ranked Bernie Truax were the only two Mustangs to earn victories during the meet, with Arizona State winning the remaining eight matches. Lamer’s victory against Cory […]
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How Cal Poly students celebrate Galentine’s Day
As the newest variation of Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day has become the trend for female friends. Cal Poly students share how they plan on spending Galentine’s Day and why they think it is even better than Valentines Day itself.
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“We are stronger than whatever hate comes our way”: Jewish fraternity condemns antisemitic vandalism
Darren Deutsch woke up on Saturday, Feb. 6 to find blue swastikas and red slurs spray-painted on the doorstep of his home — the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house, a Jewish-affiliated organization.
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In six weeks, 469 students got COVID-19. Cal Poly’s coronavirus dashboard won’t tell you that
Update Feb. 14: The 469 students who have tested positive for the coronavirus during the winter quarter include those living on campus as well as off-campus in the San Luis Obispo community. Since the beginning of the winter quarter, 469 students tested positive for the coronavirus, Cal Poly Spokesperson Matt Lazier told Mustang News. Cal […]
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Without classes to walk to, students’ physical health could take a toll
The transition to online learning meant that Cal Poly students and staff are no longer spending their days climbing the “poly hills” and strengthening their “poly calves,” but rather sitting at their desks, staring at a computer screen.
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Sole suspect in Kristin Smart disappearance arrested for weapons charge
Paul Flores, the sole person of interest in the 25-year disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, was arrested in his Rancho Palos Verdes home Wednesday on a suspected weapons charge, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Flores was arrested on the suspicion of being a felon with a firearm in his possession. He […]
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The path to the red tier
San Luis Obispo County could be moving from the widespread, purple tier to a less restrictive substantial, red tier as early as next week if current trends continue, San Luis Obispo County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said in a county news briefing on Feb. 11. By moving into the red tier of the […]
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Crafting at Cal Poly
Knitting, designing, selling, crafting. Staying creative during a pandemic can be hard, but for some students it’s a livelihood. Mustang News video reporters spoke to Astrid Herrera and Carmel Johnson, two Cal Poly students who are using their art to make the most out of their time at home.
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The Goodwill Bins: Long lines and low prices
The Goodwill Bins are known for their low prices, but would you get up at 7 a.m. to save your place in line for a good deal? The regulars would and do every week. The customers tend to be on the hunt for vintage clothes, cheap furniture and anything of value. The Goodwill Bins price […]
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The Ultimate Galentine’s Day Guide
This article first appeared on KCPR.org. Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that encompasses Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. Galentine’s Day is typically celebrated Feb. 13 — the day before Valentine’s Day — and is an excuse to […]
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Cal Poly hosts fifth annual teach-in, keynote speaker Andrew Jolivétte to talk Black and Indigenous lives
Scholar, author and professor Andrew Jolivétte (Atakapa-Ishak Nation of Louisiana [Tsikip/Opelousa/Heron Clan]) will be the keynote speaker at Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts Fifth Annual Social Justice Teach-In, which will be held via Zoom on Feb. 11. His presentation, “Black Lives, Indigenous Lives: From Mattering to Thriving,” will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m.