On April 23, the Foundation of the Performing Arts Center hosted a red carpet premiere for the Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) new documentary, “Playing in Unison.” The night included a few surprises for the guests in attendance, including a new fundraising campaign and an “enchanted oasis” for students and staff to enjoy. There were many […]
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Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade
The majority of the Supreme Court supports overturning Roe v. Wade legislation, according to a leaked initial draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which was released by POLITICO on May 2. The Supreme Court confirmed Tuesday morning that the released draft is an official court document, but is not the final decision. The 98-page […]
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Sex education is failing the majority
Gracie Schweitzer is a psychology sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I want you to take a moment to think about where most of your intel on sex and your own body came from. Did it come from school sex education? Your […]
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The balancing act: the life of the student unicyclist
There are many ways to get around on campus, but for one group of students they prefer a single way. Mustang News Reporter Jillian Butler shows us how the Unicycle Club wheels around.
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The dance team that practices until 1 a.m. for a week straight
There’s a breeze to the crisp evening air. Sweat drips down the side of your face. The choreographer says to run it again, for the fourth time. It’s 11 p.m. on a Monday night. There are still two more hours to go of the first practice of “Hell Week.” Hell Week is a tradition for […]
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How Jason Franks made the leap from club baseball to Cal Poly’s Division-I closer
Senior right-handed relief pitcher Jason Franks jogs in from the visiting bullpen. He takes the mound in the bottom of the eighth inning. He walks the first batter on five pitches. With momentum, opposing UC San Diego puts in a pinch-hitter (PH). Franks strikes out PH Anthony Lucchetti on a fastball, as he looks into […]
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Armenian Student Association celebrates Armenian Heritage Month
Cal Poly’s Armenian Student Association (ASA) has been celebrating Armenian Heritage Month in April with the goal of bringing the Armenian community together and commemorating the Armenian genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire, modern-day Turkey, that took place from 1915-1923. “April marks the anniversary of the official beginning of the Armenian genocide, which happened on […]
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Cal Poly students to present research at CSU-wide competition
Ten research projects conducted by Cal Poly students and recent alumni will be presented at the 36th annual California State University (CSU) Student Research Competition. The annual competition will take place on Friday and Saturday via Zoom. The systemwide competition is open to students from all 23 CSU campuses and includes scholarly research projects from […]
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Cal Poly Plans to Open New Latinx Center in the Fall of 2022
Cal Poly announced plans to open a new Latinx Center in the fall quarter of 2022. The grand opening will occur amidst September’s Hispanic Heritage Month and will feature an opening ceremony and celebration. Hosted in Cal Poly’s Science Building in room E-22, the Latinx Center will be the latest addition to Student Diversity and […]
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“It truly is just like a magical moment”: a guide to the 2022 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
The 28th annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival kicked off Tuesday evening, with events and film screenings happening through Sunday, May 1. In total, the event will showcase 121 productions including feature films, short films and music videos. “This is the first time in a long time that the filmmakers have been able to […]
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Cal Poly Engineering partners with Girl Scouts to build functional, life-size Lego robot
The Cal Poly Engineering Department is partnering with the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast to build a functional, life-sized Lego robot, according to a press release. Due to supply chain issues from LEGO, the event has been postponed indefinitely. The department doesn’t yet have information on when the legos will arrive. Industrial engineering senior […]