With the first Big West Baseball Championships in 27 years looming, Cal Poly Baseball took on last-place UC Riverside in a three-game set this past weekend. The Mustangs did not try to look ahead to the highly anticipated tournament. Instead, they swept the Highlanders in dominant fashion, looking to take their built-up momentum into this […]
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Cal Poly Track and Field look to repeat as Big West Champions
One year ago, Cal Poly Track and Field made history. The Mustangs had an incredible outing at last season’s Big West Championships, sweeping both the men’s and women’s Big West titles in their first time hosting the meet. Eight events were won by Cal Poly athletes on the way to the championship victories. After another […]
Posted inBaseball
Cal Poly Baseball clinches Big West Championships berth, series win over CSUN
Cal Poly Baseball clinched a series victory over CSUN in their three-game set this past weekend. With the win and a Cal State Fullerton loss, the Mustangs (34-16, 20-7 Big West) have officially clinched second place in the Big West. Up three games on Fullerton, while holding the tiebreaker with just three games to play, […]
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Cal Poly Baseball dominates in final midweek matchup over Pepperdine
Cal Poly Baseball utilized a seven-run eighth inning to fuel a late comeback against Pepperdine University, snapping a 5-5 tie to win 12-5 on Tuesday, April 6. The Mustangs (32-15, 18-6 Big West) swept the two-game season series against the Waves (11-37) for the second straight year, bolstering their winning streak against Pepperdine to four […]
Posted inWomen's Tennis
After injury and uncertainty, Amy Leather finds her footing – and her joy – at Cal Poly
For redshirt sophomore Amy Leather, the path to becoming a key player for Cal Poly women’s tennis has been anything but straightforward. The Bath, England native’s collegiate journey has tested her resilience, challenged her perspective, and ultimately evolved her love for the game. Now forming half of Cal Poly’s formidable No. 1-2 doubles team alongside […]
Posted inBeach Volleyball
Cal Poly Beach Volleyball secure at-large bid to NCAA Championships
Two days after a heartbreaking defeat in the Big West Championships, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball received an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships for a shot at redemption. The Mustangs will come into the tournament as the No. 6 seed and will face the No. 11 seed LSU in Gulf Shores, Florida, at 1 p.m. […]
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Cal Poly Swim and Dive receives new fundraising deadline, raised $7.5 million
Cal Poly Swim and Dive just got significantly closer to getting back into the pool amid their push for program reinstatement, after receiving a new deadline and fundraising goal from Cal Poly on Saturday, April 26. According to the Instagram page dedicated to saving the team, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong reached out to the […]
Posted inOpinion
Transfer Students: the transition is difficult but worth it
John Washington is a Journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The transfer student experience is a stark departure from community colleges or other four-year universities. Being dropped into a new environment is never easy and often lonely. Transferring […]
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Cal Poly soccer players react to Spanos Stadium’s turf renovation
In December, Cal Poly Athletics announced that Alex G. Spanos Stadium would be switching playing surfaces, from natural grass to FieldTurf, a decision that is not popular among some players. The $3.2 million project began in November and is set to be completed before the June Spring Commencement Ceremony. Women’s soccer sophomore midfielder Camille Lafaix […]
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How undergraduate student researchers are combating the stigma around menstruation
Sarah Hamp-Adams, a public health junior, remembers her first period with words like “embarrassed” and “scary.” “I remember being confused and embarrassed, and whenever my friends would bring it up, I’d be like, ‘why are we talking about this?’” Hamp-Adams said. “If I had a tampon or pad with me it was like I needed […]
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Cal Poly’s California Cybersecurity Institute teaches students to “defend the universe”
Sal Gutierrez looked forward to taking a music class in high school. Little did he know, he registered for computer science by mistake. By the time he realized what he’d done, it was too late to opt-out. Reluctantly, he joined the class. “And I think that little mistake changed my life completely,” Gutierrez said. Gutierrez […]