Forbes 2021 edition of “America’s top Colleges” awarded Cal Poly as the best public, master’s-level university in California. Among the various recognitions Cal Poly received in this edition, the university was notably awarded No. 7 in California, No. 17 in the west, No. 20 of all public universities in the nation and No. 58 of […]
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The damage dilemma: how a team of Cal Poly professors and students are helping wildfire victims with AI
A group of Cal Poly professors and students have created an artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to assess damaged buildings and homes after wildfires. The team hopes that their technology can be used to swiftly assess damaged buildings and aid thousands of California residents in receiving insurance benefits. The technology, Damage Map, uses aerial images […]
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Blue/Green Rivalry: More than Just a Game
Cal Poly men’s soccer takes on UC Santa Barbara in their home half of the blue/green rivalry on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. The highly anticipated rivalry game is the pinnacle match for collegiate men’s soccer and one that holds more significance this year than years past. “I think […]
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Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County burns 15,442 acres in three days, just 5% contained
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available. A brush fire that broke out west of Santa Barbara on Monday has burned 15,442 acres and is only 5% contained as of Wednesday. Santa Barbara County has proclaimed a local emergency in response to the “Alisal Fire.” The […]
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The Hoof: Cal Poly’s Campus Pass is the latest in cutting edge technological innovations
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. Jack Clark is a journalism senior and Mustang News opinion […]
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ASI prioritizes interacting with and listening to students in 2021-22 goals
Cal Poly’s Associated Students, Inc. student government leaders recently shared their priorities and goals for the 2021-22 school year, which emphasized interacting directly with the student body and listening to students. ASI student government is split into three branches — the Board of Directors, the University Union Advisory Board and the Executive Cabinet. Each branch […]
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Cal Poly Athletes flock to sign with Barstool Sports
Equipped with a new policy, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) encouraged a flood of Cal Poly athletes to sign with Barstool Sports. On June 30, the NCAA adopted a new policy surrounding name, image and likeness rules, which allowed college athletes to receive money, gifts and other items from companies. This was previously outlawed […]
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On the mic: A behind-the-scenes look at KCPR’s DJ staff
The disc jockeys (DJs) at KCPR 91.3 FM, Cal Poly’s radio station, are back and broadcasting live from the on-campus studio located on the third floor of the Graphic Arts building. DJs have returned from remote broadcasting to their regular scheduling, with each DJ hosting a two-hour show per week. KCPR has been broadcasting for […]
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In-person classes switch to hybrid format last minute, leaving students disappointed
After over a year and a half of online instruction, Cal Poly students and faculty have become familiar with asynchronous coursework, scheduled Zoom lectures and everything in between. But with approximately 87% of all classes being held in-person for the fall quarter in at least four different modalities of instruction, the return to in-person classes […]
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San Luis Obispo transit driver shortage affects Cal Poly students and the greater community
San Luis Obispo Transit’s shortage of bus drivers and temporary technical issues are halting routes, which is straining services for local and campus residents. SLO Transit announced Oct. 4 that routes 3B, 4A and 4B will be temporarily suspended due to technical matters. This doubles down on SLO Transit’s already modified bus schedule for Cal […]
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In the Red Zone: Cal Poly students and staff speak out about sexual misconduct on campus
On Oct. 5, a campus-wide email informed students that a rape had occurred in Cal Poly’s architecture graveyard. This crime occurred in the midst of the “red zone,” a time period of increased activity of sexual assault and violence during the first months of college. Yearly trends indicated that more than 50% of campus sexual […]