Front Porch, a nonprofit coffee house and open community space near Cal Poly’s campus, is facing a deficit after a donor backed out of promising a $50,000 donation, prompting them to launch the “Bridge the Gap” campaign to close the funding gap by June.
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Posted inMen's Tennis
Cal Poly Men’s Tennis clinch shared Big West regular-season title against No. 35 UC Santa Barbara
The Mustangs’ (14-8, 5-1 Big West) 4-3 victory over the top-seeded, No. 35-nationally ranked UCSB was the first win they had secured over the Gauchos in six tries.
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Same soul, new energy: 2nd annual SLO EarthFest talks community climate solutions
San Luis Obispo’s annual EarthFest celebration featured live music, educational booths, and activities promoting climate solutions, with the SLO Climate Coalition encouraging community members to take action for climate initiatives.
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Jewelry retailer Gorjana opens store in downtown San Luis Obispo
Gorjana, a Laguna Beach-based jewelry retailer, has opened its first San Luis Obispo County location on Higuera Street, offering a range of fine gold and diamond collections, as well as more affordable items under $50.
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GUIDE: Here are this year’s candidates for ASI Board of Directors
Cal Poly students are voting for their Board of Directors and ASI President, with candidates focusing on increasing diversity, transparency, mental health and access to resources.
Posted inFootball
Fans get a first look at 2026 Cal Poly Football team at ‘Friday Night Lights’ open practice
For the first time since their final home game in November, the Mustangs took the field in front of fans for the first-ever “Friday Night Lights” event held by the team on April 17.
Posted inTrack and Field
Cal Poly Track and Field eyes Big West Championships amid strong outdoor season
After a strong 2026 indoor season finish, Cal Poly has maintained its momentum outdoors with a total of 36 event wins and 32 top-10 marks in program history.
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San Luis Obispo County ranked 4th least affordable in the US
San Luis Obispo County is the No. 4 least affordable county in the U.S., with 89.7% of resident wages going towards major monthly home expenses, due to a 168% increase in median home prices over the past 8 years.
Posted inOpinion
Endorsement: Tanner Schinderle presents an expansive vision for what ASI President can be
The Mustang News’ Endorsement Board encourages Cal Poly students to vote for Tanner Schinderle for ASI President, citing his experience and vision for increased services for students.
Posted inASI 2026 Election
LIVE: ASI Presidential Debate
Archana Pisupati and Carly Heltzel of Mustang Media Group are moderating the Schinderle-Shick debate, and have recused themselves from viewing and editing the endorsement prior to publication to uphold journalistic independence.
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Cal Poly CLA launches semester conversion Study Halls for all Cal Poly students
Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts Advising is hosting five drop-in Study Halls this spring to help students prepare for the university’s switch to a semester system in Fall 2026. The sessions are open to all majors and offer in-person access to both CLA advisors and department faculty. Students can get help choosing between quarter […]