Mustang News put out a poll on our instagram asking students to rate their mental health on a scale from 0-100. The poll received over 400 responses, with 124 of them rating their mental health at zero. The overall average rating was less than 50.
Talking about stalking: Reports rise since start of “Stalking Awareness Month”
Reports of stalking to Safer have increased since Cal Poly began promoting “Stalking Awareness Month” on campus three years ago. “The numbers that we have aren’t necessarily indicative of all of campus,” Safer Coordinator Kara Samaniego said. “It’s very, very…
VSCO founder’s unique perspective: How alum Joel Flory’s side hustle took off
To Cal Poly students, Learn by Doing means getting experience in your field from day one. For alumnus Joel Flory, it means founding a multi-million dollar startup that reaches creatives in 160 countries. This generation’s photography enthusiast, app user or…
Going for the ‘Gram
Think twice before rushing to get a shot at the latest Instagram fad: it may be causing more harm than you think.
‘Girls Who Handle It’ unveils the hardships behind a perfect smile
Freet’s senior project highlights the difference between the struggles we face and the way we present ourselves on social media.
Cal Poly student designs t-shirt, raising nearly $500 for Thomas fire victim family
Blake Silva designed and sold shirts to raise money for a family who lost their home in the Thomas Fire.
Zelda the Unidog brings magic to San Luis Obispo
Zelda is the official Unidog for Brooklyn Owl, a company that creates unique products for both humans and pets.
Instagram account @flexwithfood combines fine cuisine and streetwear
After receiving responses to photos of food on personal accounts, two students were inspired to create a food Instagram.
Instafamous: From student to social media celebrity
Cal Poly students optimize their social media presence by turning it into a business venture.
Social media: Is it helping or hurting employment prospects?
In a world where it’s difficult to find a college student without multiple social media accounts, online presence plays a huge role in most facets of life, including the workplace. As students begin to search for jobs and internships, it’s…
Behind the selfie: How social media can be a cry for help
Instagram posts can be a humble brag or a way to capture a memory. But other times, they’re a cry for help. Assistant Director of Community Prevention and Intervention Services Dr. Hannah Roberts said that even though social media can…