Pilipino Cultural Exchange calls itself a “home away from home.” One way students in PCE achieve that is through Pilipino Cultural Night, the annual student-run show taking place April 28-29. The script-based play blends an overarching story about Filipino-American identity along with traditional and contemporary Filipino dances and choral performances, according to PCE co-president and […]
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Breaking the barriers: BioBreakthrough Conference offers students new opportunities
When thinking of bio-medicine, most people’s first instinct would be to think of researchers and doctors in white lab coats. However, four Cal Poly students want to change that perception. Their upcoming BioBreakthrough Conference will highlight the forgotten aspect of business in bio-medicine, environmental biotech and bio-manufacturing. The event will take place on April 27 […]
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MN Now: April 21, 2023
Mustang News reporter Avery Elowitt brings us the top stories from this week…
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Cal Poly Alum to travel to moon on NASA Artemis II mission
Cal Poly alumnus Victor Glover will pilot NASA’s Artemis II mission that will travel around the moon, according to a Cal Poly news release. The mission is planned for November 2024. Glover graduated from Cal Poly in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in general engineering. He will pilot the Orion aircraft with three other astronauts. […]
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CSU to form ‘implementation teams’ across campuses to address findings of Title IX review
In its conclusion of a system wide-review of California State University (CSU) Title IX, law firm Cozen O’ Connor will share its findings in a meeting mid-May, according to a message sent by Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Leora Freedman. Title IX is the U.S. federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools […]
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Cal Poly Dairy Products Judging Team places first in ice cream at collegiate dairy products evaluation contest
The Cal Poly Dairy Products Judging team placed first in the ice cream category and won second overall at the 99th annual Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest. The contest comprises six judging categories of dairy products such as milk, dairy, cottage cheese, yogurt and ice cream. The various dairy products are judged on their flavor, […]
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WATCH: Cal Poly Women In Business helps students build connections at ‘Defining Her Future’ event
‘Defining Her Future’, hosted by Women In Business empowers Cal Poly students through panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Therapy dogs, free headshots, and workshops with professionals are just a few of the perks offered at the conference. Mustang News reporter Avery Elowitt shows us how students benefitted from the event.
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The Hoof: A WOWie’s Guide to Cal Poly
The Hoof is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re having a ball. Ha. Puns. Caroline Kelleher is an anthropology & geography freshman and Mustang […]
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Armstrong outlines goals for future enrollment
On April 4, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong sent out an email outlining his goals for the campus community moving forward that would promote sustainable growth. “That means that classes must be available when students need them, that we continue to fund the enhanced financial aid that is helping Cal Poly better reflect the diversity […]
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Cal Poly Survivor Club releases season one
“The tribe has spoken.” Usually, this phrase is followed by a torch being snuffed out as a member of the hit television show, “Survivor,” leaves their tribe and season. However, now business sophomore Josh Lavin commonly uses that phrase, who also serves as Cal Poly’s Survivor club’s co-president, co-founder and host. Lavin and civil engineering junior […]
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Cal Poly’s new plant conservatory supports hands-on learning and California conservation efforts
Cal Poly’s new plant conservatory is now open to the public, a space dedicated to visitors to learn about plant conservation and appreciate the diverse plant life from around the globe. The facility is designed to support the growth of different plant species in different climates, including the lowland tropics, cloud forests, and arid deserts, […]