Cal Poly math professor Dylan Retsek secured a spot on the U.S. National Paraclimbing Team. A year ago, Retsek was an avid recreational climber, but after a chance meeting with paraclimbing champion Maureen Beck, he felt inspired to join the U.S. National Team.
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Watch: Meet the new ASI President Gracie Babatola
Political Science sophomore Gracie Babatola will take over as Cal Poly’s ASI President for the 2022-2023 school year. Mustang News Reporter Gabrielle Downey sat down with Babatola in this exclusive Q&A.
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Get Ready to be “Scared Scriptless” this Saturday Night with the PAC’s first show of the season!
Cal Poly arts season’s first week is starting off with a bang. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, known for their roles on the popular 1980’s comedy series “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” are stopping by Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Oct. 16 on their “Scared Scriptless” tour. Attendees can expect an evening full […]
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The Kristin Smart Trial: A Q&A with podcast host Chris Lambert
Mustang News reporter Abigail O’Branovich sat down with Chris Lambert, the host of the “Your Own Backyard” podcast, who has been reporting at the preliminary hearing, and soon trial, for the Kristin Smart case. Lambert’s Hallway Blog has kept his listeners informed and “in the seat next to him” as he attempts to bring justice […]
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Answering your questions about Cal Poly: How to make the most of your first year
As incoming freshmen join the Mustang family in the fall, they are bound to have questions. So, here are some helpful tips that freshmen and incoming students might find useful in their first year. What are the best study spots on campus? The Warren J. Baker Center (building 180) is always a great option. The […]
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An Interview with President Armstrong
Students have seen his emails, heard his name spoken in the halls and the not-so-rare occasions, spoken with him as he walks around campus. Jeffery Armstrong is known on campus for his work as the university president, but how much do students really know about him? Sitting on the couch in his living room in […]
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Get to know Cross Country senior runners Katie Izzo and Peter Cotsirilos
Cal Poly Cross Country is headed to the NCAA West Regional Championships after both the men’s and women’s teams took first place at the Big West Conference Championships. Senior runners Katie Izzo and Peter Cotsirilos said they both hope to find further success in their final post-season of their collegiate careers. Mustang News: How have […]
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Poet Bri Blue ‘in the right place’ at ATOG
“I guess you could say I am what people would never expect a poet to look like.”
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‘The Voice’ contestant Lyndsey Elm lives up to Cal Poly motto
Before she returns to the stage to sing for Gwen Stefani’s team, Elm talked about her journey so far.
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Behind enemy lines: A Q&A with The Daily Nexus
In anticipation of Friday night’s rivalry matchup between the Cal Poly men’s soccer team and UC Santa Barbara, Mustang News and UC Santa Barbara’s student newspaper, The Daily Nexus, exchanged questions about the opposing schools’ soccer team and the upcoming game.
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Football preview: A Q&A with the Montana Kaimin
In anticipation of this weekend’s Cal Poly football game at No. 9/10 Montana, Mustang News and the University of Montana at Missoula’s student newspaper, the Montana Kaimin, exchanged questions about the opposing schools’ football team and the upcoming game.