Organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter and the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) chapter, their first event of the year aimed to speak out against injustice towards Palestinians and promote divestment from Cal Poly’s ties to weapons manufacturers, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies and Chevron, according to the flyer organizers passed out at the rally.
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ASI Week of Welcome concert features artist Landon Conrath
ASI welcomed indie pop artist Landon Conrath with Cal Poly alum Cherry Blonde at the University Union Plaza on Sept. 22.
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Students interact with local government at ASI’s first Civic Engagement Day
“One of our big goals was to better connect students to the people who make decisions that affect them,” Chair of External Affairs for ASI Reagan Denny said.
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Rapper Swae Lee to perform in ASI concert
Cal Poly ASI is bringing American rapper Swae Lee to perform at Cal Poly on Wednesday in a concert free for students. The night will open with a student DJ duo: agriculture business junior Ben Martin and business administration junior Carlton Brown.
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The Forum — ASI’s newly launched space for campus communities
n April 8th, Cal Poly’s Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) officially opened The Forum, a new campus facility available for reservation exclusively by official student organizations. Located in Building 19a, Room 126 of the Pavillion, The Forum serves as a venue for hosting discussions and speaker-focused events.
“Just imagine a TED Talk stage with even more power… it’s really cool,” Daren Connor, ASI’s Interim Director of Facilities Management said.
In collaboration with Cal Poly Partners, ASI invested over $2 million into the space’s creation in an effort to reinvent that area of campus, according to Connor. The space was constructed hand-in-hand with the 1901 Marketplace, though the two are separate facilities.
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ASI committee votes to reverse decision to cut scholarships for undocumented and Indigenous students
A preliminary B&F budget draft recommended decreasing the ASI Dreamers and ASI Indigenous People’s scholarships by $25,000 each. An amendment reversed this decision.
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Students Gallop to Victory in Cal Poly’s First Hobby Horse Event
Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) hosted its first-ever hobby horse competition, where students competed in different categories using prop horses. Hobby horsing mimics traditional equestrian activities such as obstacle courses with hurdles and performances, but instead of riding on real horses, participants ride toy horses on sticks. Winners of the different categories received trophies, Cal Poly […]
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What the ASI Presidential candidates said at this year’s debate
On April 18, the 2024-2025 Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Presidential Debate took place on the University Union (UU) stage, where five ASI presidential candidates shared their platforms and views regarding issues students face at Cal Poly.
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Meet your 2024 ASI Candidates
Mustang News spoke with all the 2024 ASI Presidential and Board of Directors candidates to learn more about their goals for the 24-25′ year.
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ASI Craft Center reopens after renovations
On Jan. 22, Cal Poly’s Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Craft Center reopened after six months of renovations, offering new classes and updated safety features, according to ASI Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Assessment Jill Baxter.
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Students saddle up for Cal Poly’s first-ever hobby horse competition
ASI Intramural Sports will host its first-ever hobby horse competition in collaboration with ASI Events on Feb. 23.