For Agustin Garcia Badillo, a coordinator for the Pride Center, holding Cal Poly’s first ‘house ball’ was a time for BIPOC and queer communities in San Luis Obispo “to feel more than just tolerated.” The Pride Center Ball on March 16 marked a first for the Black and Brown, queer, trans and nonbinary communities on […]
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WATCH: MLB Hall of Famer and Cal Poly Alum Ozzie Smith Returns to SLO for Statue and Plaza Dedication
For Alumni Weekend, Cal Poly Baseball welcomed the MLB Hall of Famer, 13x Gold Glove Award Winner, and Cal Poly alum, Ozzie Smith to Baggett Stadium. Prior to their Saturday game against UC Irvine, Cal Poly Athletics revealed the Ozzie Smith Plaza with a statue in his name as the centerpiece. The plaza also features […]
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Storm leaks damage buildings across campus, more mold reported in student housing
Cal Poly saw a torrent of rainy weather as four storms hit San Luis Obispo County throughout winter quarter, resulting in a growing number of building damage and mold reports. The university currently has 137 ongoing work orders for leaks affecting 11 buildings across campus since January, as of March 23. There were 211 work […]
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WATCH: Students clean up neighborhoods after St. Fratty’s Day
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 […]