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.
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Cal Poly releases 2026 catalog nearing semester conversion
Cal Poly has released its 2026-28 academic catalog, its first official document detailing course offerings and graduation requirements for its transition to semesters, which will take effect next academic year.
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PHOTO STORY: Halloweekend in downtown San Luis Obispo
Photographer Mia Dahlgren went to downtown San Luis Obispo to capture the scene at Farmer’s Market and the lines for the bars. See Cal Poly student’s costumes from Thursday night.
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Where to cast your vote on Proposition 50
California’s statewide special election for Proposition 50 will happen this Tuesday. The ballot will ask for a single yes or no vote on the proposition, which would temporarily redistrict California’s congressional maps. READ MORE: Gerrymandering or safeguard? The political clash over Proposition 50 Residents can vote in person on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to […]
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Cal Poly says this is how faculty should respond to ICE
Cal Poly has released a list of guidelines for faculty to follow if ICE comes to campus, including staying calm, understanding ICE authority, protecting privacy, and communicating carefully, while also providing resources from the Cal State system.
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Federal judges order Trump administration to pay SNAP Benefits
The government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, affecting many services nationwide. As of Nov. 1, there are no updates regarding its end. This shutdown has affected millions of Americans, including the nearly 6,300 Cal Poly students that rely on the CalFresh Program for food assistance. READ MORE: Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo […]
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California senators introduce $23 billion proposal to support state scientific and medical research
California State Universities are facing millions in funding losses due to NIH cuts, which has led California Democrats to propose a plan to allocate $23 billion in funding for medical and scientific research to create a state equivalent of the NSF and NIH.
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What to expect from our Proposition 50 coverage
Mustang News is covering the 2025 special California election to empower the Cal Poly student body and the greater San Luis Obispo community to engage in informed participation in our democracy. Our mission in covering the California special election is to get our communities involved by providing journalism that helps voters feel empowered to participate […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Soccer punch Big West postseason ticket in senior night win
On Senior Night this past weekend, the Mustangs asserted themselves for their final home matchup of the season against CSUN in a 1-0 victory.
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More students need Disability Resource Center accommodations than ever
The number of students served by Cal Poly’s Disabilities Resource Center increased by 14% from the 2023-24 academic year to the 2024-25 academic year, following a 25% increase in the prior academic year, due to factors such as increased diagnoses, earlier diagnoses and complications from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a change in university policy to increase inclusivity.
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Cal Poly wants to enroll 25k students by 2030. Here’s how they plan on supporting them
Currently, Cal Poly has 22,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students enrolled, according to university data. The university is on track to enroll 25,000 students by 2030, according to Harris.