Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress on May 7 regarding the university’s handling of pro-Palestinian activism, which the House Committee on Education and the Workforce described as antisemitic and violent.
Tag: House of Representatives
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: A guide to thriving in a Washington D.C. internship
Jonah Shulman is a 2024 Cal Poly graduate. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. My fellow Mustangs, are you looking for a challenging professional experience that pushes you beyond your comfort zone? Curious about seeing the fast-paced world of politics up close? My congressional internship taught […]
Posted inOpinion
Elections aftermath: turning pain into purpose
Then I remembered the words of Colorado State Senator Tom Sullivan. I met Senator Sullivan last October in his home state. His son, Alex, was murdered in the Aurora Theater Massacre in 2012. Since then, he told me, he’s turned into “a ball of anger and frustration and lack of patience.” Oh, and he ran for office, won, and actually made change.
Posted in2020 Election
Congressman Salud Carbajal wins re-election
Democrat incumbent Rep. Salud Carbajal secured re-election against Republican candidate Andy Caldwell for representing the 24th Congressional District. Carbajal garnered 58.8% of votes, according to the US Secretary of State website. Carbajal will continue representing San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and a portion of Ventura County as he begins his third two-year term […]
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SLOcalized Episode 3: President Impeachment Inquiry?
SLOcalized breaks down the nation’s top stories for Cal Poly students. Learn about what’s going on and why it matters with each episode hosted by Mustang News reporter Kallyn Hobmann. Episode 3: President Donald Trump is facing an impeachment inquiry that could remove him office. According to CNN, Democratic sources say the House could vote […]
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Inside the house election with Cal Poly political science experts
Democrats secured the majority of House seats in Tuesday’s Midterm elections, ending Republican majority rule in Washington and giving them the power to determine the course of the nation’s agenda for the next two years. Democrats took control of the House by securing 235 seats, only 17 more than the needed 218 for a majority. […]