Turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie on the table — it’s a traditional style Thanksgiving dinner that many Cal Poly students will indulge in this upcoming week. From Nov. 21-25, most students leave for fall break, where they can go home and spend time with family, but this is a luxury not all students can […]
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How students used their vote out-of-state in the 2020 election
For many Cal Poly students, the 2020 election was the first time they got to vote for a presidential candidate. The presidential election was dependent on swing states, and had one of the highest voter populations ever recorded, according to The Washington Post. Mustang News found that students not only voted locally, but some voted in […]
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Teaching classes virtually from a different state
With courses online this quarter, some professors have had the opportunity to go on road trips, and others were hired without stepping foot in the state. Journalism professor Casey McDonald-Liu is one of these professors. Like other 2020 grads, she graduated into a recession and a pandemic. Through her academic connections and teaching experience, McDonald-Liu […]
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Income diversity and costs: Updates to the Opportunity Grant and the data behind it
Cal Poly has the lowest proportion of low-income students in the CSU, but the highest out-of-state cost of attendance.
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With conclusion of open forums about Cal Poly Opportunity Fee, student responses remain mixed
Open forums ended March 8, but students can still submit feedback via their Cal Poly Portal through March 14.
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Out-of-state students offered a home away from home
Cal Poly’s Community Connections matches out-of-state students with local sponsor families.
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30-Minute Update: How a possible faculty strike may affect students, Cal Poly releases a report on its financial future
Mustang News anchors Clara Knapp and Allison Edmonds update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
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Cal Poly ups out-of-state recruitment effort
After a mandated cut of in-state students, Cal Poly tries to attract out-of-state students to fill empty spaces.