In order to travel around campus and San Luis Obispo, first-year resident students have to look towards alternative forms of transportation, such as Zipcar, the San Luis Obispo city-wide bus, upperclassmen and clubs.
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Culture Shocked: Experiencing Cal Poly as a person of color
Culture Shock: Finding strength in community By Rebecca Von Tersch Coming to Cal Poly, there were a lot of things I felt prepared for: academics, social life and everything that I anticipated about college. Culture shock was not on that list. While living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was surrounded by Asian culture […]
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?
Transfer Students: the transition is difficult but worth it
John Washington is a Journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The transfer student experience is a stark departure from community colleges or other four-year universities. Being dropped into a new environment is never easy and often lonely. Transferring […]
How recent lawn closures are affecting on-campus clubs and organizations
Dexter Lawns, areas of Mott Lawn and patches of grass by the University Union have been recently closed off with yellow tape.
ASI to host Winter Club Fair 2024
For the first time, ASI is hosting a Winter Club Fair in Chumash Auditorium (BLDG 65, Rm. 205), on Friday, Jan. 26, from 12 – 3 p.m. This event will host more than 100 clubs, including representatives from Greek life, club sports, academic-based clubs and cultural clubs for students to learn about and get involved in, according to their website.
Cal Poly’s Esports club works to create updated computer lab for players
However, having a Mac may not be a problem anymore. The Cal Poly Esports Club is working on adding an updated computer lab for their competitive players.
Cal Poly clubs and dance groups celebrate diverse student cultures at CultureFest
On Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Multicultural Center held CultureFest, a celebration of the different cultures at Cal Poly in the University Union plaza.
Cal Poly forms a new dragon boat racing team
Sandy Mitchell / Central Coast Dragon Boat Association board president
Cal Poly Survivor Club releases season one
“The tribe has spoken.” Usually, this phrase is followed by a torch being snuffed out as a member of the hit television show, “Survivor,” leaves their tribe and season. However, now business sophomore Josh Lavin commonly uses that phrase, who also serves as Cal Poly’s Survivor club’s co-president, co-founder and host. Lavin and civil engineering junior […]
How Cal Poly undergraduates prepare for the trials of law school
Post graduation, some Cal Poly students aspire to obtain a Juris Doctor (JD) to pursue a career in the legal field; however, preparation for law school begins early during one’s undergraduate years. By taking relevant classes, completing internships, joining clubs and gaining real-world experience, students can become better suited for the trials of law school. […]

