Addie Uhl is an Interdisciplinary Studies sophomore and a Bilingual reporter for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Cuando era joven, el verano llevaba un sentimiento de alegría por completo. El verano, significaba comer helados, nadar en las piscinas y no levantarse hasta el […]
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Let yourself spend ‘lizard time’ in the sun to feel rejuvenated
More students should take advantage of the sunny weather. Even if you’re too busy to be in the sun for hours or lying out in the sun to tan or playing spikeball doesn’t sound appealing to you, I want to remind you: being in the sun for even a short time can make you feel photosynthesized and rejuvenated.
Inside Cal Poly’s central plant: The hidden facility powering campus
Most students pass by it without a second glance, but Cal Poly’s Central Plant is one of the most important facilities on campus. Located across from the Recreation Center, the plant provides heating and cooling to 70 campus buildings. Mustang News reporter Sofia Harris takes you inside the rarely seen operation keeping Cal Poly running.
Student instructors bring rhythm, energy and community to campus spin classes
Animal science senior Gina Taurian always loved going to the Cal Poly spin classes, otherwise known as Breakaway. From the upbeat music to the fast choreography, she loved it all. She especially loved a specific instructor who taught during her freshman year. “I really loved her teaching style, she was the only one that did […]
Cal Poly appoints new leaders for Maritime Academy and Solano Campus
Cal Poly has appointed Corey Cook as vice president and CEO of the Cal Poly, Solano Campus and Eric C. Jones, retired Coast Guard rear admiral, as superintendent of the Cal Poly Maritime Academy, effective July 1, as part of the merger with Cal Maritime.
From the Mound to the Track: Chase Walter finds new purpose after leaving Cal Poly baseball for track and field
When Chase Walter stepped on campus five years ago, the 6-foot-4-inch submarine-style pitcher from Laguna Niguel, Calif., had a different vision of how his college athletic career would play out. A Cal Poly Baseball commit, he envisioned four years of college ball with the hopes of playing professionally. His only experience with track and field […]
Cal Poly students push limits at ASI Bouldering Competition
At Cal Poly’s ASI Bouldering Competition, students challenged more than just their physical strength. For many participants, the event highlighted the mental resilience and strong sense of community that climbing fosters on campus. From technical climbs to moments of support between strangers, Mustang News reporter Noemi Bascara captures how Cal Poly students are finding both […]
Cal Poly Athletics announces NIL collective, the Players Trust
Cal Poly Athletics announced Monday the establishment of the Players Trust, allowing Cal Poly boosters and alumni to donate to athletic programs directly. These investments take the form of scholarships, Alston awards and incentive-based scholarship supplements. Each athletic program has a separate initiative. The Players Trust provides opportunities for student athletes to increase financial opportunities […]
Peyton Dunkle didn’t always love tennis. Now she’s one of Cal Poly’s greatest.
If you asked Peyton Dunkle as a kid whether she’d play tennis at Cal Poly, she would’ve laughed. Back then, tennis was just something she participated in, not always willingly. Dunkle enjoyed and excelled in Irish Dance, soccer, and softball, but tennis was always around. Growing up, it wasn’t about records, titles, or even college. […]
Cal Poly student-athlete leads youth weightlifting program
Cal Poly’s Stampede Performance Lab offers training to local middle school athletes, focusing on strength and safety techniques.
Four transfers seek to boost Cal Poly football’s offense in the 2025 season
After a 3-8 campaign in 2024, the Mustangs are retooling their roster ahead of the 2025 season. In the past week, they’ve added four offensive players through the transfer portal. Leading the group is quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr., who spent his redshirt sophomore season at the University of Nevada but did not appear in any […]

