Even in the unfriendly visiting environment of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball looked right at home on day one of the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships. The 32-team member cheering section couldn’t be missed on the ESPN 2 broadcast, and Cal Poly looked like a legitimate title contender on the sand, knocking out No. […]
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Former Cal Poly guard Kobe Sanders invited to NBA Draft Combine
Former Cal Poly Men’s Basketball guard Kobe Sanders was one of 75 players invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, the NBA announced Friday. Sanders and the other prospects will have the opportunity to compete in front of NBA scouts in drills and scrimmages, as well as participate in interviews with teams. Sanders spent four […]
Posted inBeach Volleyball
Cal Poly advances to NCAA Beach Volleyball quarterfinals after sweeping LSU
In the first match of her final NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship run, graduate student Lindsey Sparks made two diving saves to keep their second set alive, setting up her partner sophomore Quinn Perry for a hit back onto LSU’s side for the winning point. The play sealed the win for the No. 3 duo, and […]
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From injury to NCAA comeback: Lindsey Sparks’ redemption with Cal Poly Beach Volleyball
Lindsey Sparks sat on the side of UCLA’s beach volleyball courts for two and a half hours each day, unable to participate in practice yet required to attend every one. Sparks was not far removed from becoming an NCAA Beach Volleyball champion, having played a pivotal role in the Bruins’ title-winning run as a freshman […]
Posted inOpinion
Is Cal Poly’s high-achieving culture a blessing or a burden?
The expectation to maintain high grades, be involved in extracurriculars, stay physically active and have an exciting social life creates a culture where students push themselves to the limit. But is this drive beneficial, or does it lead to burnout?
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Four Mustangs earn Big West awards as Cal Poly men’s tennis season concludes
Despite being ending their season in the Big West quarterfinals, Cal Poly men’s tennis walks away from 2025 with plenty to look forward to. Four Mustangs won All-Big West honors, marking stellar individual performances in both singles and doubles. More importantly, the Mustangs only lose one player, senior Bastiaan Weststrate, to graduation. Cal Poly entered […]
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Cal Poly Beach Volleyball look to make another run at the NCAA Championships
One day before the Cal Poly Beach Volleyball team was set to leave for the NCAA Championships, the Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex on Cal Poly’s campus sat empty. The team could instead be found over 13 miles away, getting their final practice in on the public courts of Avila Beach on the coast of San […]
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Cal Poly students introduce Pop-Up Resilience Room at Downtown SLO Farmers’ market
The Pop-Up Resilience Room, designed by Cal Poly students, is a relaxing, dimly lit environment at the weekly Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market that offers a space for neurodivergent individuals to find peace in an overwhelming environment.
Posted inBaseball
The Big West Baseball Tournament is back, with a lot on the line
After a 27-year-long hiatus, the Big West tournament is back, with the top five regular season teams vying for an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Big West is the last baseball conference to make the switch over to a conference tournament. With the introduction of the Big West Tournament, the conference moves away […]
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Cal Poly spent over $1 million on St. Patrick’s Day
Cal Poly spent over $1 million on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, while the City of San Luis Obispo spent $115,000.
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No car, no problem: How Cal Poly students are getting groceries on campus
Many students have a hard time getting their groceries, whether it’s the struggle of public transit or the cost of quality produce. Mustang News Reporter Chloë Schauermann takes a closer look at two groups on campus who are aiming to make shopping easy and affordable.