The California State University (CSU) was not transparent about a surplus of more than $1.5 billion while negotiating state funding and raising student tuition, according to an audit report released Thursday, June 20. Auditor Elaine Howle alleges the CSU did not…
Face-off over budget may leave Cal Poly with limited funds
Cal Poly faces a budget crisis. Inflation is rising, and the entire California State University System needs more money to combat it. It may not be coming, and the campus may have to cut costs, either in the number of…
Real Food Cooperative still fighting for funding
The Real Food Cooperative has tried to become an IRA group since last year, finally achieved its goal on Monday.
The 7 most important parts of Cal Poly’s fall campus update
Increased funds allocated to the faculty and staff compensation equity program, an active approach to campus climate and more.
30-Minute Update: Update on the oil spill at Refugio State Beach, Kristen Smart still missing after 19 years
Mustang News anchors Tom Nork and Avrah Baum update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
ASI fights possible Student Success Fee changes
At $780 per year, Cal Poly has one of the highest Student Success Fees in the California State University (CSU) system, totaling approximately $14 million this academic year.
CLANG, CLANG, CLANG: downtown trolley loses riders, funding
Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net San Luis Obispo’s Old Town Trolley might not be going “ding, ding, ding” down Monterey Street for much longer. A common sight for downtown San Luis Obispo visitors since July 1990, the trolley’s ridership has decreased in…
Cal Poly Fund reaches out to alumni, parents
Running a university isn’t cheap. Even with state funding and rising tuition costs, Cal Poly relies on donations from alumni and parents with the Cal Poly Fund. Chris McBride, the Cal Poly Fund’s new director, said these donations are critical to…