Construction behind the Red Bricks dorms is projected to end fall 2026 as part of an ongoing plan to bring more student housing on Cal Poly’s campus. In the meantime, students struggle with sleeping and studying in dorms during construction. As Cal Poly moves to require on-campus living for underclassmen starting next fall, the university […]
Tag: Housing
Posted inMonday Manure - Satire
Dormcest: Do’s and don’ts
It’s no secret that horned-up freshmen are likely to crap where they eat. The hormones and excitement that surround dorm-dwellers are bound to cause some incest in freshman year living spaces. From yakʔitʸutʸu to Muir, North Mountain to Yosemite, no dorm goes unscathed by the looming presence of an awkward hook-up who lives in the same building as you.
Posted inOpinion
The Housing Hunt: Mustang Village is a solid option for an off-campus apartment
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.
Posted inOpinion
The Housing Hunt: 5 tips for navigating the off-campus housing search
The off-campus housing search seems daunting, so I have compiled a five-step checklist for navigating the process. Here’s how you can be prepared and lock in your lease by the end of this year.
Posted inSept Print 25
Cal Poly doubles freshman housing cost over the past decade
When students apply for housing, University Housing intentionally prioritizes the term residential learning community (RLC) to encourage student community rather than focusing on the building features or housing cost. Students can rank their top RLCs to live with others who share the same field of study, career aspirations or identity. However, they are not given […]
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Local SLO property managers are planning future leasing terms around semester conversion
Cal Poly students will need to adapt to new leasing dates and semester conversion planning, which will change the competitive process of finding housing, but will provide more flexibility for students and property managers in the long run.
Posted inApril Print '25
Poly Canyon Village rent prices spike by 82% in 8 years
Cal Poly’s two-year housing program has seen a 82% increase in rent for single bedrooms since 2017, with the price now at $16,314 annually, while the university has approved 99% of exemption requests among students required to live on campus their sophomore year.
Posted inTop Stories
Cal Poly staff housing project underway on Grand Avenue to address housing shortages
Cal Poly is building 33 faculty and staff housing units at the corner of Slack Street and Grand Avenue, opening by fall 2025.
Posted inOpinion
The nepotism of Cal Poly housing
Zillow, Facebook housing groups and open houses will be swarmed with first, second and third years alike in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, not all Mustangs will successfully complete their search. Why can’t you find your dream college home? The answer: nepotism of Cal Poly housing of course.
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‘Poly P’ trail entrances relocated during campus housing construction
The entrances to the “Poly P” trail have been temporarily relocated to accommodate the university’s ongoing housing construction projects. To ensure safety and minimize disruption, hikers have been directed to two new entry points: one near the Cerro Vista loop exit and another behind the Sierra Madre volleyball courts. Clear signage is in place to […]
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What to expect from our elections coverage
Mustang News’ coverage of the 2024 local elections seeks to empower the Cal Poly student body and the greater San Luis Obispo community to engage in informed participation in our democracy. We hope to achieve this by producing comprehensive, digestive and interesting content. Our mission in covering the election is to get our communities involved […]