Cal Poly has been named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA)-College Student Educators International and the magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. This is the fifth time Cal…
What’s changed since the St. Fratty’s Day roof collapse? We talked to one of the survivors about the close call
On March 7, 2015, Cal Poly made national headlines when a St. Patrick’s Day celebration — commonly referred to as St. Fratty’s Day in San Luis Obispo — ended in a roof collapse and nine injured party goers. The event…
The relationship between low-income accessibility and ethnicity at Cal Poly
There is a negative correlation between cost for low-income students and the proportion of minority students at public universities.
Q&A: President Armstrong on diversity and inclusivity
Mustang News sat down with President Jeffrey Armstrong for an interview regarding campus climate, diversity and inclusivity.
San Luis Obispo reports lowest number of noise complaints in recorded history
In 2017, SLOPD allowed parties to be registered with the city in advance, resulting in no party citations that year.
Campus leaders to hold panel about men’s role in #MeToo movement
The panel March 1 will discuss ways men can use their privilege in society to speak out against sexual violence.
‘With Us’ research center opened to address student deaths
The center will focus on issues such as hazing, substance abuse, sexual assault, hate, bias and other forms of violence.
Ban on state-funded travel to states with laws that discriminate against the LGBTQ community turns one year old
The bill bans most state-funded travel to Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas.
Student health fees will increase by $99 per quarter beginning Fall 2018
The fee increase will not affect current Cal Poly students; it will apply to newly admitted students in Fall 2018.
Paying tribute to indigenous roots: Cal Poly prepares for yakʔitʸutʸu
The project is a collaborative effort between local members of the ytt tribe, faculty, staff, University Housing and Student Affairs.
ASI Board of Directors concerned about potential health fee increase
Student representatives on Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors are voicing concern over both the cost and the process behind what administration is calling a “health fee adjustment.” The plan would roughly double the health fee to reduce wait…