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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Posted inProposition 50
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 […]
Posted inMen's Soccer
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.
Posted inNews
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.
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Mustang Family Weekend and ‘Halloweekend’ coincide at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s Mustang Family Weekend is coinciding with Halloween weekend for the second year in a row, causing some students to have mixed reactions due to the overlap of events.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly’s new modular residence halls rise on campus
Cal Poly has begun construction on its modular student housing complex, the largest of its kind in the US, which is expected to open in fall 2026 and fall 2027.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly alumnus to pilot Artemis II mission to the moon
Victor Glover, a Cal Poly graduate, will be the pilot for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is set to test the Orion Spacecraft’s flight fitness and life support as it journeys into deep space, and is expected to launch in April 2026.
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Cal Poly Food Pantry sees 25% surge in visits amid growing food insecurity
Cal Poly’s food pantry has seen a 25% increase in visits compared to last fall, with over 80,000 students visiting annually, and is taking steps to increase capacity and promote student enrollment in order to provide food assistance to the 39.5% of Cal Poly students facing food insecurity.
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Former Cal Poly administrator, current Bike SLO Executive Director charged with lewd act on a child
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. This article discusses topics that may be hard for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Richard Ellison pleaded not guilty to a felony charge for a lewd act with a child under 14 years old, according to San Luis Obispo court records. Ellison […]
Posted inen Español
MERGE, un espacio donde todos pueden bailar
Hay un club de baile en Cal Poly se llamaba MERGE que está ofreciendo workshops gratis para cualquiera dos veces cada semana. MERGE solo “quiere que todos que quieran bailar puedan bailar,” según su presidente Colby Galassi, quien está en su cuarto año el Cal Poly estudiando agricultura. El club empezó con esta intención en […]