One day before the Cal Poly Beach Volleyball team was set to leave for the NCAA Championships, the Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex on Cal Poly’s campus sat empty. The team could instead be found over 13 miles away, getting their final practice in on the public courts of Avila Beach on the coast of San […]
Tag: avila beach
Posted inApril Print '25
How Quarter Plus set me up for college success
The Quarter Plus program at Cal Poly allows students to take two general education courses the month before their first year, providing a gentle transition into college life and a chance to make friends before the school year starts.
Posted inOpinion
As college costs rise, why Cal Poly continues to attract record numbers of applicants
The value of a college degree is increasingly under scrutiny. Yet, amidst this changing landscape, Cal Poly stands out as a notable exception. The university is attracting more students than ever and is far from experiencing a decline in interest. Why is it that Cal Poly is still so attractive if college in general is losing the appeal?
Posted inWatch
MN Now: October 27, 2023
Mustang News reporter Izzy Romero brings us the top stories from this week.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences opens Avila Pier to locals
The Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences is hosting a Cal Poly Pier Open House, inviting the public to take a glimpse beneath the waves.
Posted inWatch
Diablo Canyon: California’s last nuclear power plant
For more than 3 million people in California, one energy source powers their phones, computers and lights in their homes: The Diablo Canyon Power Plant. It’s also the last nuclear power plant in the state of California. Twenty miles from Cal Poly’s campus, Diablo Canyon sits close to Avila Beach and powers about 9% of […]
Posted inMustang News TV
15-Minute Update: Central Coast shark sightings are increasing along with SLO bus pass prices
Mustang News anchors Sydney Finkel and Kallyn Hobmann have today’s top stories.
Posted inNews
Morro Bay Aquarium closing; Central Coast Aquarium expanding
The Morro Bay Aquarium is closing after more than 50 years of operation.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly research finds more than 70 percent of people think oceans are threatened
Seven in 10 people believe oceans around the world are in danger and support their protection.
Posted inMustang News TV
15- Minute update: Cal Poly’s Pier opens up to the public, Native American Heritage Month celebration, and state gas taxes raised
Mustang News anchors Tabata Gordillo and Hannah Benson have today’s top stories.
Posted inNews
SLO sewage spills cause Avila Beach to temporarily close
It is recommended citizens avoid contact with effected bodies of water for at least three days following significant rainstorms.