Two Cal Poly students have recently fallen from residence hall windows, with the university conducting safety inspections and reminding residents not to tamper with window screens or safety features.
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JDAWG SAYS: Trust your gut, not the government
The Manure is Mustang News’ satire content. JDAWG SAYS is a satirical advice column written by a staff member in Mustang News. This content is intended to be satirical and does not necessarily represent the views of Mustang News. This article contains adult language and viewer discretion is advised. It is crazy how much information […]
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Cal Poly to adopt new statewide GE pattern next fall with semester switch
Cal Poly students will see a new general education template in the 2026-27 academic year once the university converts to semesters, as part of a statewide overhaul of transfer and degree pathways that began in California State University campuses in 2025.
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Mustangs for Recovery hosts ‘Quit Day’ to offer resources and support to quit smoking
Cal Poly’s Mustangs For Recovery, in partnership with the public health club and Mustang Health and Wellbeing, hosted “Quit Day” to provide resources and information to students looking to quit smoking, and to highlight the risks of smoking and misinformation surrounding non-smoking products.
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From sketches to a global brand: Cal Poly speaker Stuart Weitzman embodies ‘Learn by Doing’
Stuart Weitzman, founder of the luxury shoe company Stuart Weitzman, spoke at Cal Poly about his unconventional journey to success, emphasizing the importance of taking risks, building a passionate community, and learning by doing.
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Frost Center at Cal Poly earns top masonry award for innovative architecture
The Cal Poly SATRC Complex, designed by ZGF Architects LLP, recently won the Merit in Brick award from the California Masonry Architecture Design Awards competition for its sustainable design and use of locally sourced masonry.
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Kennedy Library consumed by glowing black orb
After being under renovation for over two years and reopening in September 2025, the Kennedy Library is unavailable once again, due to an all-consuming, opaque black mass that has overtaken the building.
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SLO’s Box Art Program celebrates 15 years of public creativity
The SLO Box Art Program, the oldest box art program in California, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with 20 new artworks that celebrate SLO’s cultural and historic districts, featuring artists of all ages and skill levels.
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Rescue and rehome: Cal Poly Cat Program calls for fosters
The Cal Poly Cat Program is calling for volunteers to foster cats from the shelter until they can find their forever home, providing a safe environment for cats and helping to manage the feral cat population in San Luis Obispo.
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Trump to issue partial SNAP benefits following court order
The Trump administration is providing partial SNAP benefits for November due to a court order. The funding is being taken from a contingency fund meant for war and catastrophe and the lack of full compensation is causing stress and anxiety for low-income households.
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Cal Poly to host another alternative St. Fratty’s event this year
Cal Poly is working with the City of San Luis Obispo to provide a safe and positive St. Fratty’s event this year, while also addressing the need for more event space for students.