CalFresh, California’s Department of Social Services’ SNAP program, has been affected by the Trump administration’s new reconciliation bill, resulting in the termination of the CalFresh Healthy Living program and stricter eligibility requirements for students, leaving many in need of assistance.
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Cal Poly alum’s payload soars to 37,000 feet on Dawn Aerospace’s Aurora Spaceplane
George Harrison, an aerospace engineering alum, designed part of a payload that flew on Dawn Aerospace’s Aurora Spaceplane, which was the first U.S. student-built system to fly on the spaceplane and the first commercial flight for Dawn Aerospace.
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Cal Poly professor launches new book that explores surfing from an Indigenous perspective
Two Cal Poly professors released a book, “Waves of Belonging: Indigeneity, Race, and Gender in the Surfing Lineup,” which deconstructs the colonial, white, masculine narrative around surfing through humanities and historical lenses, while centering Indigeneity.
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College of Engineering hosts British baroness and climate activist to talk about policy and technology
Baroness Bryony Worthington, a British environmental campaigner and member of the U.K. House of Lords, visited Cal Poly to share her expertise in climate policy and technology, and to encourage students to stay engaged in governance and collective decision-making.
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Cal Poly launches new campus safety app ‘Mustang Safe’ to replace ‘Rave Guardian’
Cal Poly launched Mustang Safe, on Sept. 19, to replace the existing campus safety app, Rave Guardian. This change comes after Cal Poly introduced Rave Guardian two years ago in January 2022. According to the Cal Poly Police Department website, the app provides “a more holistic approach to campus safety and wellbeing.” The website’s report […]
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Letter from the Editor: Why we tell the stories we do
In the last month, Mustang News covered two stories centered around Cal Poly’s Turning Point USA chapter in the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Rather than ignoring the backlash our organization is receiving about these stories, I want to explain our reporting standards and how we publish stories. What we published On Sept. 30, […]
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La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. reclutará personal en la feria de empleo de Cal Poly
Find the English version here. Traducido por Suri Moreno. La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. reclutará personal en la feria de empleo anual de otoño de Cal Poly, que se celebrará el miércoles 22 de octubre. Según el vocero de la universidad, Matt Lazier, la agencia estará allí “únicamente con fines de […]
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How CalFresh cuts are hurting student budgets
The last thing students need is the challenge of paying for groceries. Between federal budget cuts and an overworked system, getting aid for food has never been more difficult.
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International Center relocates to Kennedy Library at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s International Center has moved to a new location in the Robert E. Kennedy Library, making it easier for students to access resources and repurposing the vacated space for academic use.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection to recruit at Cal Poly Career Fair
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be recruiting at Cal Poly’s annual Fall Career Fair on Oct. 22-23. Recently, Customs and Border Protection were scheduled to recruit at Cal Poly Pomona’s campus which then caused the postponement of their fall job fair due to criticism from students.
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‘Impractical Jokers’ comedy star Sal Vulcano to perform at the PAC
“Impractical Jokers” star Sal Vulcano will perform an hour-long set on Oct. 22 in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) with free tickets available for students, following registration on Oct. 15 at noon.