Unfortunately, it’s looking like Cal Poly blew their golden opportunity to reform St. Fratty’s day.
Tag: San Luis Obispo
Palm Street parking garage returns to pay-upon-exit model, replacing gateless format
Starting March 10, the 842 Palm Street parking garage will return to a pay-upon-exit model, requiring visitors to pay an hourly rate of $2 for parking.
Galantis, Zhu to headline Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day on-campus event
Swedish EDM opening act Galantis and American EDM artist Zhu are set to headline Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival, according to the Cal Poly ticketing website. The free event will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Cal Poly Sports Complex Lower Fields […]
From Nepo-hires to No Pay, College Internships Ranked
Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Hoof is a satire column created to find humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If […]
Cal Poly students struggle with persistent bus overcrowding, unreliable schedules
Students on SLO Transit’s bus lines continue to face overcrowding, due to a nationwide bus driver shortage and low wages, with the issue still not fully recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resilience in the face of fear: SLO County prepares amid Trump’s immigration policies
When President Donald Trump announced his immigration enforcement policies, Echevarria was filled with fear — not just for herself, but for her community.
Resiliencia ante el miedo: La comunidad latina del condado de SLO enfrenta las nuevas políticas federales de inmigración
Find the English version here. Traducido por Kathryn Hutchinson and Emilia Pirir. Yessenia Echevarria ha dedicado los últimos 11 años a empoderar a las mujeres latinas en el condado de San Luis Obispo como fundadora y directora ejecutiva de su organización sin fines de lucro, Mujeres de Acción. Cuando el presidente Donald Trump anunció sus […]
JunkGirls finds beauty in the broken
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Jenny Kompolt and her partner Melissa James left the corporate world of steady paychecks and health insurance to pursue their passions in 2009. The two created JunkGirls, a brand built on creativity, art therapy and sustainability. Kompolt’s idea for JunkGirls came from […]
SLO is doing bike safety right – for those that stick around long enough
The city’s bike lane plans are not only influenced by the pursuit of public safety but is also in tune with the city’s climate action plan. It reminded me how lucky I am to live in a place that prioritizes these issues. The city even has its own committee dedicated to increasing the amount of bikers and walkers in the jurisdiction.
SLO Craft Beer Festival brings local breweries and community together
The annual SLO Craft Beer Festival brought together local breweries, food vendors, and beer lovers for a day of tastings, live music, and community fun at the Madonna Exposition Center. From first-time attendees to seasoned craft beer enthusiasts, the festival offered something for everyone—including exclusive brews, interactive activities, and a chance for small businesses to […]
The Globetrotter’s Guide to Studying Abroad: horror stories
Going abroad isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, despite the overwhelmingly positive things people have to say about it. Is it an incredible one-in-a-lifetime experience? Definitely. Does that mean it’ll be easy? Definitely not.
