Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. An electrical fire broke out in the Yosemite residence hall early Thursday morning, causing minor injuries for one student and displacing 58 students, according to university emails obtained by Mustang News. The fire occurred around 3:15 a.m. in Yosemite […]
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Cal Poly is the only predominantly white CSU. Here’s why
It wasn’t until after their high school’s sports signing day that civil engineering junior and track athlete Kaila Bishop found out they would be one of 23 Black students enrolled in Cal Poly’s class of 2022. The class consisted of 4,398 freshmen total. “I was a little scared,” Bishop said. “But not much, because I […]
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Spilling trauma: Students from marginalized backgrounds feel pressured to write about hardship
Isabella Carrera remembers not having nearby space to run around or enjoy the outdoors growing up in Panorama City, California. The lack of green space — which includes parks and outdoor community areas — is an accessibility issue that heavily impacts urban, low-income communities. One day, Carrera wants to own a landscape architecture firm to […]
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Passing the Torch — A Reflection
This open letter was first recited as a speech on Jan. 20, 2021 at Cal Poly’s virtual, annual MLK event to an audience of a few hundred SLO community members. Amman Fasil Asfaw is an electrical engineering graduate student. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Dear Future Torchbearers, I’d like to […]
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GoFundMe created for a student’s immigration fees
A GoFundMe was created for the immigration fees of an undocumented Cal Poly engineering graduate student. The fundraiser’s goal is $11,000. So far, $2,523 has been raised. This student immigrated to the United States from Mexico at the age of thirteen. Now, he has an opportunity to pursue legal status as a permanent United States […]
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A truck designed from scratch by a Cal Poly student will air on Discovery Channel
A truck hand-designed by Cal Poly mechanical engineering senior Jack Fisher will appear on the upcoming season of the Discovery Channel show, “Twin Turbos.” Fisher co-founded the engineering consulting firm Tekk Consulting during his freshman year at Cal Poly. The firm uses 3D scanning, reverse engineering, automotive chassis — or truck framework — design and […]
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Cal Poly students receive recognition for achievements at the State Capitol on Tour of Champions
Nineteen students from Cal Poly visited the State Capitol Monday, Feb. 11 to be recognized for various efforts and accomplishments in front of the State Assembly and Senate. The honorees come from an array of academic backgrounds and their achievements span from their commitment to their clubs to national competitions, according to Cal Poly. The […]
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Cal Poly sophomore wins district assembly position for the Democratic Party
A political science sophomore was backed by the San Luis Obispo County Progressives and won a seat as an Assembly District delegate for Assembly District 35.
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How the the Cal Poly Rose Float is built from the ground up
For the students who are members of the Cal Poly Rose Float program, spring quarter means one thing: 273 days until the parade. From planting seeds to harvesting flowers to constructing the float, the three-hour parade involves months of preparation. Here is a look at some of the incredible details: Spring Environmental management and protection […]
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KCPR turns 50 this weekend and you’re invited to celebrate
Here’s everything you need to know about KCPR’s 50th Birthday Party, a weekend-long celebration.
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Millennials are getting married later in life
For many, it’s not a matter of wanting to get married, but rather of being able to get married.
