The Cal Poly Center for Service and Action hosted a neighborhood clean up the Sunday after St. Patrick’s day. Students volunteered to help clean up remaining trash and litter around the neighborhoods near campus after the annual ‘St. Fratty’s Day’ celebration. About 4,000 people gathered in the streets during the event. Mustang News reporters Gabrielle […]
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How Cal Poly undergraduates prepare for the trials of law school
Post graduation, some Cal Poly students aspire to obtain a Juris Doctor (JD) to pursue a career in the legal field; however, preparation for law school begins early during one’s undergraduate years. By taking relevant classes, completing internships, joining clubs and gaining real-world experience, students can become better suited for the trials of law school. […]
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The fine line: A look into Cal Poly club sports
After her busy day of classes, biological sciences sophomore Andie Tetzlaff suits up in her one piece and goalie cap for two and a half hours of water polo practice at Anderson pool behind Mott Gym. She and her 39 teammates do this five days a week during winter quarter. Tournaments are almost every weekend […]
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MN Now: March 17, 2023
MNTV News Director Brady Caskey brings you the top stories from this week…
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Watch: Central Coast Women for Fisheries supports local fishing families
Fishing may not be taught in schools, but it is an industry deeply rooted in the history of Morro Bay — and an organization made up of local women is seeking to teach the public all about it. Central Coast Women for Fisheries (CCWF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by women connected to […]
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Cal Poly’s observation nights allow visitors navigate and understand the night sky
Tucked away within the U-shaped design of the Science building (52) is Cal Poly’s Observatory. Just a peek at the dome-shaped roof is an indicator of the powerful telescopes used to gaze at Jupiter’s Galilean moons, stellar nurseries and the billions of stars within our galaxy. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7 to 8 […]
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Sustainable Fashion Club and Green Campus to host Swap n’ Shop this Friday
The Sustainable Fashion Club and Green Campus are hosting Swap n’ Shop on Friday at Dexter Lawn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This third Swap n’ Shop of the quarter is an opportunity to swap old clothes with new ones. According to Cal Poly’s sustainability page, student vendors will also be present with handcrafted goods. […]
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A Plea to the Supreme Court to approve Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Alex Ruther is an opinion columnist for Mustang News and journalism senior. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. When I submitted my federal student loan forgiveness application in October 2022 I was hopeful yet hesitant. I wasn’t sure if I would qualify out of the millions of […]
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San Luis Obispo Police ramps up enforcement for St. Fratty’s
The San Luis Obispo Police Department’s main focus remains on student and officer safety for “St. Fratty’s Day” this Saturday, with increased deployment of police in affected neighborhoods. This year marks the first St. Fratty’s Day without COVID-19 restrictions since the beginning of the pandemic. Despite regulations in place last year, more than 1,000 people […]
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MNTV Best Of Show: Your Top Stories From Winter 2023
On this episode of MNTV, see how the SLO community came together to remember Roe v Wade, hear from student leaders involved in ASI student government, see how the Cal Poly Rodeo utilizes rodeo dogs to help with their duties and watch the groundbreaking of a new sports complex on campus. All that and more […]
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A look into Cal Poly’s path to abortion access
Amid a national debate about abortion access, California has implemented abortion services on its public universities. Four years in the making, the College Right to Access Act represents a change in the way that reproductive healthcare looks for students at Cal Poly and beyond. “From the beginning of this project, we wanted it to be […]