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Audit says CSU hid $1.5 billion in reserves during tuition hikes

The California State University (CSU) was not transparent about a surplus of more than $1.5 billion while negotiating state funding and raising student tuition, according to an audit report released Thursday, June 20. Auditor Elaine Howle alleges the CSU did not properly disclose the money to students or legislators.  The majority of the budget surplus was […]

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Cal Grant expansion tops list of college affordability bills: Track them here

California’s financial aid system could get its biggest overhaul in 20 years if a proposal backed by key Assembly Democrats becomes law. And that’s just one of a slew of college affordability bills in play this legislative session. Call it ‘The Year of the Struggling Student’: Concern about the nation’s $1.5 trillion in student debt, a […]

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Cal Poly students make state law with help from former assemblyman

After nine months of crafting legislation for the state of California, a class of Cal Poly students saw their textbook affordability bill on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, signed into law August 27. Assembly Bill (AB) 2385, written by Cal Poly students and sponsored by Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, encourages textbook publishers to provide a detailed description of […]

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The tale of two cities and one team

Benjy Egel is a journalism freshman and Mustang Daily sports columnist. “I love it! I love it! Oh my God, best interview ever!” These were the words of Cal Poly men’s basketball coach and Washington-native Joe Callero when I asked him for an interview on the Sacramento Kings’ scheduled move to Seattle. The Kings would […]

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Students march on Sacramento for higher education

Thousands of students converged on Sacramento to protest declining state support of higher education yesterday. California State Student Association (CSSA) President and event organizer Greg Washington said the rally was to bring awareness to budget problems in higher education. Chants from protestors such as: “No cuts, no fees. Education should be free,” demonstrated frustration from […]

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