Mustang News reporters Gabrielle Downey and Avery Elowitt got the Word on The Street by asking students about their thoughts on the 2022 midterm elections.
Category: Word on the Street
WOTS: Cal Poly students react to on-campus testing
To start off winter quarter, all Cal Poly students were required to take an on-campus COVID-19 test during the first week of classes –– January 2 to January 9. The tests, scheduled by appointment or available by walk-in at the University Union, had long wait times and some students had to wait upwards of two […]
Fridays Around Town
A man stands under a beating sun to shine shoes in an attempt to provide a stable home for his daughter, another rides around town in search of those in need of a warm meal, an English teacher worries for her students as they prepare to enter a world plagued by a pandemic. These are […]
“It’s not about obsession or perfection”: How the Cal Poly community plans to tackle 2021 with New Year’s resolutions
With a year marked by social unrest and a pandemic, Cal Poly students and staff are looking forward to 2021 — creating New Year’s resolutions inspired by the past year.
Students rethink their Thanksgiving plans
This year Cal Poly students had to rethink Thanksgiving plans. Reporter Anya Dimaio caught up with some students to hear what they’re up to for this holiday.
Cal Poly students respond to a potential COVID-19 vaccine
With the potential for a COVID-19 vaccine making headlines, some students said they would take it, and others said they wouldn’t. Moderna, a biotechnology company, and Pfizer, a pharmaceutical corporation, have both published studies showing the effectiveness of their vaccines, but some Cal Poly students said they fear that the vaccine has been rushed. Many students say that they will take a […]
Word On The Zoom: Thoughts From Incoming Freshmen
Incoming freshmen give their thoughts on the potential for online classes in the fall.
Word On The Zoom (WOTZ): Quarantine sleep schedule
Cal Poly students share how their sleep schedule has changed since quarantine due to COVID-19.
Word On The Zoom (WOTZ): Online classes
Mustang News reporter Sofia Silvia checks in with students about their opinions regarding online classes as the spring quarter approaches the halfway mark.
Word On The Street (WOTS): Students respond virtual spring quarter announcement
Students respond to online spring class announcement due to COVID-19 concerns.
Word On The Street (WOTS): COVID-19
Mustang News reporter Sofia Silvia talks with students about their thoughts on coronavirus and its impact on the community.

