Content warning: This article discusses two instances of sexual assault. To access Cal Poly Safer‘s confidential services for sexual and gender-based violence, contact them at 805-756-2282 or safer@calpoly.edu. Update, Nov. 10 1 p.m.: This article was updated to omit a sentence that incorrectly implied the university was non-responsive to Mustang News’ requests for comment. Mustang […]
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Subway to Open Second On-Campus Location in Poly Canyon Village
A second Subway location on the Cal Poly campus is set to open in Poly Canyon Village (PCV) with a soft open scheduled for Jan. 24. The PCV Subway does not yet have set hours of operation, but will likely be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the soft open, according to university spokesperson […]
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Second on-campus rape reported in one week
A second on-campus rape was reported this week, according to a campus-wide email sent late last night. The rape occurred in University Housing in Poly Canyon Village Apartments and was reported to the university Sunday. The rape occurred early Sunday morning between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m., according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier. Law enforcement […]
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Cal Poly implements sophomore housing requirement despite student opposition
Starting this academic year, freshmen admitted in fall 2020 to two Cal Poly colleges will be required to live on campus for their sophomore year.
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Second COVID-19 testing location opened in Poly Canyon Village
Cal Poly added a new COVID-19 testing location at Poly Canyon Village, which opened to students on Thursday, Jan. 7 and will open to employees in the near future, according to Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier. Testing is available in the Aliso Conference Room (171A) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — the same hours […]
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Campus Health and Wellbeing renovates food pantry, opens additional location
White cage-like doors, dim lighting and narrow walkways that made students feel trapped in a corner — that was the Cal Poly Food Pantry before April 2019. “It was literally just a cage, storage closet that was converted into a food pantry,” Director of Wellbeing and Health Education Genie Kim said. One year after receiving […]
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The last straw: Campus Dining ditches plastic for paper straws
Cal Poly is taking another step towards its zero waste goal with the replacement of plastic straws throughout campus dining halls. Campus Dining announced that they are making the switch to compostable paper straws beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. The move away from plastic straws to a more recyclable alternative helps support the university’s […]
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$150,000 to aid Cal Poly student housing costs given from family of architecture alum
A survey of Cal Poly students found 12.3 percent of students to be homeless.
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University Housing boosts education on Chumash culture before yakʔitʸutʸu opens
University Housing has displayed soundboards at campus events to teach community members how to pronounce the names.
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Students lead campaign to add AEDs in every residence hall
Jack Pawela and Miles Henry hope to have AEDs in every residence hall by the end of the academic year.
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Hungry and Homeless: New survey shows some Cal Poly students lack basic living necessities
Video by Sydney Brandt A study conducted by California State University (CSU) systems in January 2018 found that 41.6 percent of students reported food insecurity and 10.9 percent reported homelessness. These results are also reflected in a recent survey of Cal Poly students that yielded similar results. It was found 26.9 percent of Cal Poly […]