The Manure is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re having a ball. Malia Mundy is a journalism junior and a satire columnist for Mustang […]
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San Luis Obispo Police shot and killed man holding replica firearm
A San Luis Obispo police officer shot and killed a man who was holding a replica firearm on Saturday evening, and the officer has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
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Cal Poly to release 4K more tickets for St. Patrick’s Day festival, including guest tickets
Cal Poly is releasing 4,000 more tickets for its St. Patrick’s Day music festival after 10,000 sold out, with the venue capacity now at 14,000, and the event headlined by Odd Mob and Walker & Royce.
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Witnesses recount hit and run that injured two Cal Poly sophomores
Two Cal Poly sophomores were injured in a hit and run last Thursday, and the driver, Ishan Pandhare, was arrested and charged with two counts of hit and run with injury or death.
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Cal Poly student arrested for felony hit and run with two victims
Two 20-year-old women were seriously injured in a hit and run on Thursday night, and Ishan Pandhare, a Cal Poly student, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony hit and run with injury or death.
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JDAWG SAYS: Trust your gut, not the government
The Manure is Mustang News’ satire content. JDAWG SAYS is a satirical advice column written by a staff member in Mustang News. This content is intended to be satirical and does not necessarily represent the views of Mustang News. This article contains adult language and viewer discretion is advised. It is crazy how much information […]
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San Luis Obispo Police Department enforces Safety Enhancement Zones with doubled fines, potential arrests
The San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) is enforcing safety enhancement zones (SEZ) starting Friday, Oct. 24 and will enforce them over the next two weekends. The first period starts Friday, Oct. 24 at midnight and will end Monday at 7:00 p.m. The second period will begin Thursday, Oct. 30 at midnight and will end […]
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Cal Poly tries to tame Saint Fratty’s Day – Did it work?
For years, Saint Fratty’s Day has been an unofficial tradition at Cal Poly, drawing thousands of students out to party on the streets. Specifically in the Hathway Alley community near campus. But with growing concerns over safety and rowdy crowds, the university introduced a new event this year—Morning on the Green—aiming to provide a controlled […]
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St. Fratty’s reimagined: What worked, what didn’t, and what’s next
This year’s St. Fratty’s celebrations looked unmistakably different from last year’s. The sea of rowdy celebrators decked in green was transplanted from the streets to an on-campus concert. Sure, there were hiccups, but I’ll be the first to admit that it seems to have worked.
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SLOPD arrests suspected local drug dealer
The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested Trevor Mason, 22, on Wednesday for multiple counts of possession of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school.
Posted inFeb Print 2025
Cal Poly to host on-campus St. Patrick’s Day event in place of St. Fratty’s block party
After the city reported record-high criminal offenses at last year’s St. Fratty’s Day block party, Cal Poly is moving the event onto campus.