Sixty-five Cal Poly students were impacted by a Veteran Affairs computer glitch that lost direct deposit information, resulting in delays in payments for three months and increased food insecurity for military-connected students.
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Food insecurity is more common than students think, especially at Cal Poly
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. Each day, students face the choice of whether to eat at Brunch or Streets at Vista Grande. Other students do not have the privilege of this choice. Individuals […]
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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end after 43 days
The longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history is planned to come to an end after 43 days. On Nov. 12, the House voted on a bill to provide temporary government funding for major federal agencies and government programs through Jan. 30, detailed by the House Committee. Some effects of the shutdown may take over a […]
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San Luis Obispo flights unaffected as federal shutdown strains air traffic system
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is urging travelers to check their flight status and “pack their patience” in the fallout of the 42-day government shutdown, while air traffic controllers are still being paid due to being contract employees.
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Senators passes bill to reopen government, funding SNAP
The U.S. Senate passed a deal to fund the government through Jan. 30, which includes funding for SNAP, agricultural programs, military construction, and veterans’ affairs, and will be voted on by the House of Representatives.
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Federal gov’t owes SLO $1M from 2023. The city says it still needs those funds
San Luis Obispo is still waiting for $1 million in 2023 storm recovery funds from FEMA, but the government shutdown may threaten the promised federal funds and federally-supported public transit.
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Trump to issue partial SNAP benefits following court order
The Trump administration is providing partial SNAP benefits for November due to a court order. The funding is being taken from a contingency fund meant for war and catastrophe and the lack of full compensation is causing stress and anxiety for low-income households.
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Federal judges order Trump administration to pay SNAP Benefits
The government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, affecting many services nationwide. As of Nov. 1, there are no updates regarding its end. This shutdown has affected millions of Americans, including the nearly 6,300 Cal Poly students that rely on the CalFresh Program for food assistance. READ MORE: Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo […]
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection will no longer be attending the career fair
Audio by Makena Locsin U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not be attending the Fall Career Fair due to the government shutdown as of Tuesday morning, according to Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier. The agency was previously reported to be attending the career fair on Wednesday, causing students and faculty to protest. The protests included […]
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Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo residents
San Luis Obispo residents could be affected by current disagreements between Republican and Democratic members of Congress, causing a government shutdown starting at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. The shutdown comes as a consequence to the latest clash in Congress over a new spending bill. Members of the House were set to confirm upon a short-term […]
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Now in day 26, students see the effects of the government shutdown firsthand
Trump’s decision to partially shutdown the government has stirred up many emotions in the country and the effects have stretched to Cal Poly’s campus. Environmental management and protection junior Shelby Littleton visited a few national parks over winter break and experienced the lack of public care firsthand. “I actually didn’t get to go to the […]