Cal Poly’s Iranian Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) hosted a vigil to honor the lives lost in the Feb 28 U.S. airstrike attack on Iran and those killed by the Iran government, with around 40 students, faculty, and community members gathering to remember the victims.
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Mustangs United for Israel holds vigil one year after Oct. 7 attacks
Mustangs United for Israel commemorated the anniversary of those who were killed and kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023 on Sunday.
MN Now: October 12, 2023
Mustang News reporter Natalie Levesque brings us the top stories from this week…
Cal Poly alumnus killed in Orange County shooting
A Cal Poly alumnus was one of three victims of the shooting at a bar in Trabuco Canyon, according to Orange County officials. The shooting occurred on Aug. 23 at Cook’s Corner, a bar in Orange County. The gunman killed three people and injured six others before he was killed by law enforcement. John Leehey, […]
27 years since her disappearance, students hold vigil for Kristin Smart
Journalism sophomore Eve Stewart doesn’t exactly remember when she learned about Kristin Smart’s disappearance in 1996, but recalls hearing little “remarks” when she lived in the Red Brick residence halls as a freshman. “You know, we hear all these stories,” Stewart said. “At least I did growing up, of women, who went missing and were […]
Cal Poly students honor Kristin Smart with candlelight vigil
Students held a vigil for Kristin Smart last night after the prime suspect was arrested for Smart’s murder earlier in the day. More than 70 students attended the vigil on the lawn behind Santa Lucia, with some bringing flowers and lighting candles to honor Smart’s memory. “I put out a candle this morning in front […]
Candlelight vigil held to remember unhoused community members who died
When art and design senior Kat Schroeder arrived at Mitchell Park on Feb. 28, she was handed a candle and a small Lego figurine. She sat on the grass as she listened to people talk about Kevin — an unhoused resident who was found dead on a sidewalk the morning of Feb. 22. One community […]
Women’s March SLO to host vigil for Syrian refugees
The vigil is just one of the many taking place across the nation on Thursday.
Mustang News, Dec. 5, 2013: Cal Poly to honor Matt Yount, ASI votes to stay on quarter system
Mustang News anchor Olivia DeGennaro covers today’s Cal Poly news.
Olson toxicology report shows cocaine, alcohol use
The toxicology report of Cal Poly theatre arts sophomore Brett Olson — who was reported missing and later found dead in early September — revealed alcohol and cocaine in Olson’s system at the time of his of death. The report, issued by Glen County Sheriff Larry Jones, lists Olson’s cause of death as asphyxiation due to […]
Vigil held for Poly alumnus killed in plane crash
Friends and family gathered in Cal Poly’s University Union to honor recently deceased Cal Poly alumnus, Andrew Thiel.

