As you complete my five step checklist for the housing search, you will probably stumble upon Mustang Village as one of your housing options after doing some Google searching or asking literally anyone where they live. Indeed, Mustang Village is a popular choice for Cal Poly students’ off-campus housing.
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Cal Poly’s United Movement gives dancers a home away from home
Ten years ago, Katrina Swenson-Aguirre locked herself in her bedroom, determined to teach herself how to dance with nothing but YouTube and a dream. “I always wanted to dance, but I was a really shy child,” Swenson-Aguirre said. Now, English senior Swenson-Aguirre is the co-president of one of Cal Poly’s largest dance teams: United Movement, […]
Freshman, beware of going home during your transition into college
Some college first years thrive with this new found freedom. They find it easy to meet people, join groups and clubs they are passionate about, and flourish without the same restrictions they lived with at home. These students seem to transition seamlessly to a completely different lifestyle. But, for others the first quarter of college […]
Home again: students navigate living with their parents through COVID-19
Kinesiology graduate Brian Ebisuzaki used to love visiting the Starbucks in the University Union (UU). He would always make a point to greet the employees and strike up a conversation about their day. After getting his drink, Ebisuzaki would walk up to the second floor and start a conversation with a friend, or even a stranger. All of that was taken away when COVID-19 hit, and Ebisuzaki found himself back in his parent’s house.
Day in the life under quarantine pt. 2
Mustang News video reporter Sofia Silvia takes us through a day in the life of a student under quarantine in Temecula, CA.
Once a cherished artifact, Cambria ‘Castle of Junk’ risks falling away to time
Toilet seat picture frames, abalone shell arches and tire rim pillars are just a few components making up what Cambria residents call Nitt Witt Ridge – or the anti-Hearst Castle.
Some working students face limited time off during holiday breaks
Many students look forward to winter break not only for a few weeks without a midterm, but also for going home to spend time with family and friends. The story is different for many working college students, though.
HomeShare SLO connects students with affordable housing
People with extra rooms in their house can rent them out to students in a safe way
Out-of-state students offered a home away from home
Cal Poly’s Community Connections matches out-of-state students with local sponsor families.

