Cal Poly Hispanic/Latino enrollment reached 25% for the first time.
The university has to maintain 25% Hispanic/Latino enrollment for two years to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. which eligible to receive specific grants from the federal government.
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‘Divest from Genocide’: Cal Poly buildings vandalized on Halloween night
Spray painted messages related to the Israel-Hamas conflict were seen at the Cal Poly Mustang Shop, Bonderson Engineering (BLDG. 197), Engineering IV (BLDG. 192) and the Cal Poly sign by Grand Avenue on Halloween night. Those responsible for the incident have not been identified yet, according to Cal Poly Police Department (CCPD) officials.
The Globetrotter’s Guide to Studying Abroad: choosing a location
Ash Pickett is a Business Administration Junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. To all of the Mustangs considering studying abroad in the future, those who have already begun meticulously planning, or even those immersed in another country seeking guidance […]
The Scariest things about Halloween at Cal Poly
With Halloween approaching, it’s important to take advantage of all the holiday offers during your college years: costume parties, dressing up with your friends and Trader Joe’s pumpkin-flavored treats. However, over the years, there have been some frightening traditions formed at Cal Poly and in San Luis Obispo during the spooky season. So, while getting in the Halloween spirit, be sure to look out for these 7 scariest things about Halloween at Cal Poly.
How is a San Luis Obispo County ballot counted? Here’s the process
With Election Day fast approaching, San Luis Obispo County acquired a new Dominion High Pro ballot scanner to expedite the counting of local election results, according to Erin Clausen, San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Public Information Specialist.
Cal Poly students lead workshops to increase Latinx voter engagement in upcoming election
California holds 25% of the country’s eligible Hispanic voters, yet only 60% of eligible Latinx voters are registered, lower than the national average.
Estudiantes de Cal Poly dirigen talleres para aumentar la participación de votantes Latinx en la próxima elección
California alberga ¼ de los votantes hispanos elegibles del país, sin embargo, solo 60% de los votantes Latinx elegibles están registrados.
Poll workers prepare for Election Day in San Luis Obispo County
Like many in the country, political science senior Natalie Venable will cast her first presidential vote on Nov. 5. But her civic duties won’t stop there. She will serve as a poll worker that day too, performing various duties at her assigned polling location to ensure Election Day runs smoothly and all votes are counted fairly.
Paul Flores files for appeal in conviction for murder of Kristin Smart
Paul Flores filed an appellate brief in the California Courts of Appeal on Oct. 21. In the appeal, Flores alleged his 14th Amendment due process rights were violated during the trial for Smart’s murder.
Riley Gaines’ fight against transgender people in sports is pointless and purposefully harmful
Gaines’ fight, like many we have seen in recent years, is fully manufactured. This is not a real issue. Trans women make up such a fractional percentage of sports. Only about 40 NCAA athletes out of more than half a million total are transgender, according to research by Athlete Ally. In addition, the NCAA rules regarding trans athlete participation have been in place since 2010.
Pismo Beach celebrates 78th annual clam festival
Community members and tourists flocked to Pismo Beach on Oct. 19 for the 78th Annual Clam Festival, an annual three-day event that fosters community for families and visitors to celebrate the clams.

