Eric Cabrera is no stranger to entrepreneurship. As a former tattoo artist, boba shop owner, Costco Executive and sober living director, he’s had his fair share of business ventures spanning all directions. But his latest project hits a bit closer to home. Cabrera is the owner of Lumpia Bros Cafe, a family-run restaurant based in […]
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San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club hosts annual gem showcase
The San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club held its annual Gems by the Sea show from September 26 to 27 at the Alex Madonna Expo Center.
Taqueria San Miguel hosts a weekly rush of students during Taco Tuesday
Every Tuesday, students line up by the dozens, chattering, laughing and preparing their selections for the evening. “It’s close to campus, everybody loves it,” third-year architecture major Tyler Craven said, alongside his roommate and friend. Taqueria San Miguel is a staple in the Cal Poly community, serving as a local hotspot for the beloved Taco […]
Students manage early grape harvest for Cal Poly wine production
Cal Poly students are gaining hands-on experience in the meticulous process of making wine following an early grape harvest at the university’s Center for Wine and Viticulture.
Students at Cal Poly react to the birthright citizenship case
Encuentre la versiĂłn en español aquĂ. The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments regarding the case about birthright citizenship, and while their decision will have an impact on the entire country, students at Cal Poly are worried about what it could mean for their families and their experience attending a predominantly White institution. On April […]
Don’t give professor ratings too much power over your schedule
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Half way through last summer, I made the mistake of looking up my professor’s ratings. I was sitting in a cafe with my friend while she was registering […]
Cal Poly skilled trade workers to strike following CSU salary disputes
Cal State University skilled trades workers are set to strike from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20 due to promised salary increases that were withheld in July 2025. At Cal Poly, Teamsters Local 2010 will protest from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the entrance to campus at Slack Street. Approximately 1,100 Cal State skilled trades […]
The PAC stage was Morgan Jay’s playground: A review
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Jay performed at the Performing Arts Center, and he gave me the laugh I needed while gearing up for winter quarter. In the first five minutes of his performance, Jay walked into the audience with his cameraman and autotuned microphone, a staple of his performance students may know from viral TikTok or Instagram videos.
A look into Deltina Coffee Roasters
Oceano’s Deltina Coffee Roasters officially opened their second location on Taft Street in San Luis Obispo. The store replaced the now shut-down Kin Coffee Bar that was previously at that location. Kin was closed after sexual assault allegations came to light about Kin’s owner, Julian Contreras, in April 2022. The coffee shop was soon rebranded […]
Cal Poly senior takes Jeopardy! stage
Audrey Sarin grew up yelling at the TV in her grandparents’ living room in Washington state as they watched Jeopardy!. They would huddle around the TV, answering the questions along with the contestants. It wasn’t long until her grandparents encouraged her to apply for the show. In December 2018, when Sarin was a senior in […]
App to Assist Customers with Disabilities Wins 24-Hour Hackathon
The idea for Mobell, an application meant to service customers with disabilities, won the Poly Hacks 24-hour hackathon on Friday, Jan. 18. The event took place at the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, also known as the HotHouse. The minds behind the winning pitch are graphic communication senior Katy Barnard, graphic communication juniors Linnea […]
