University calendars have deep ties to the history of Christianity in the United States, as well as its presence as a majority religious demographic. It’s difficult to imagine a college winter break that didn’t coincide with Christmas, or a spring break that didn’t include Easter. According to the Pew Research Center, 70.6% of Americans belong […]
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SLO Symphony to perform ‘A Grand Occasion,’ opening with work inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
The performance will open with jazz pianist and composer Patrice Rushen’s “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory,” a symphonic work inspired by the legacy of the late Martin Luther King Jr. that includes a quote from his 1968 “I Have a Dream” speech.
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How the ADHD medication shortage is affecting SLO
Editor’s note: This article is available in Spanish here. Cal Poly alumna and current university employee Sheri Donahue used a telehealth service to receive an ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) diagnosis in 2021. However, when pandemic regulations for virtual prescriptions ended, she struggled to get her next refill. “It’s like a big game of cat and mouse,” […]
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La escasez de medicamentos para el TDAH afecta a la comunidad de Cal Poly
Editor’s note: El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Kate McHugh. La exalumna de Cal Poly y actual empleada de la universidad, Sheri Donahue, utilizó un servicio de telesalud para recibir un diagnóstico de TDAH (Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad) en 2021. Sin embargo, cuando terminaron las regulaciones […]
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Exploring all things fungi with Cal Poly’s Mycology Club
In a damp oak forest in Los Osos, a group of 15 students milled about in the underbrush on the hunt for an unlikely treasure. With boots sinking into the muddy earth, they kept their eyes carefully peeled for the distinctive caps and growths on damp wood and decomposing leaves.
“Look out for the orange mushrooms everyone!” biological sciences senior Kimberly Dispenza said.
The group of students in search of this unlikely treasure is Cal Poly’s Mycology Club—a club devoted to exploring all things fungi.
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Youtuber Noel Miller comes to Cal Poly
On Jan. 25, Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) posted on their Instagram account that they are hosting a stand-up comedy show featuring Noel Miller on Wednesday, Feb. 7 in the Cal Poly Recreation Center Main Gym (BLDG43). The event is free of charge and open to all Cal Poly students.
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SLO College Houses: Ranked From Worst to Best
Erin Yarwood is a journalism junior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. That time of year has crept up on Cal Poly students once again. Landlords are reaching out, leases are being signed and friends are becoming roommates. However, finding […]
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MN Now: January 25, 2024
Mustang News reporter Izzy Romero brings us the top stories from this week.
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MN Now: January 18, 2024
Mustang News reporter RJ Pollock brings us the top stories from this week.
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Cal Poly launches Utility Box Art Project for campus beautification
Cal Poly is taking a creative approach to enhance the aesthetic appeal of its campus through the launch of the Utility Box Art Project.
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Front Porch: ‘Where every person and moment matter’
After the pandemic, Front Porch, a faith based nonprofit coffee house opened its doors to all students and is now full to the brim at all hours of the day. It is located off of Foothill Boulevard near the Health Center on campus.
Front porch offers free coffee and espresso during the day and hosts other events such as a free meal on Wednesdays each week. It stays running through donations from local churches, community members and student volunteers.