The California Faculty Association (CFA) suspects University Police racially profiled a faculty member of color during a traffic stop, according to an email obtained by Mustang News sent to all union members Thursday, Nov. 14. But after an initial search,…
Restaurant roundup: Here are the new eateries that opened downtown in 2019
A total of 20 new businesses — including restaurants, bars and thrift stores — opened up in downtown San Luis Obispo in 2019. All stores have either filled vacant lots or replaced old businesses, such as Forever 21 and Chipotle.
The Cal Poly Table Tennis Club isn’t playing games when it comes to their sport
Since its origins, the club has been called “Cal Poly Ping Pong Club.” That is, until this school year. The common title for the sport is often looked down upon in competitive groups, which is exactly why they are now called the “Cal Poly Table Tennis Club.”
Blue-Green rivalry game saw fewer arrests this year than years prior
Three students were arrested Saturday at the Men’s Soccer Blue-Green rivalry game for public intoxication and two students were cited for rushing the field, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier. The sold-out game, which resulted in a 0-2 victory for…
A day in the life of an ROTC student
In the more than 66 years Cal Poly has had an ROTC program, they have helped students enter into 17 different branches of the U.S. Army. More than 1,300 officers from Cal Poly have been commissioned into the U.S. Army, Army Reserve and National Guard.
Succulentopia’s fourth sale to take place this weekend. This is how it’s grown to the sale it is today.
Around 7,000 succulents of approximately 150 varieties will be available at biannual Succulentopia, a two-day plant sale that begins Oct. 25.
Bar of the Night started as an Instagram poll. Now, it’s a student DJ takeover
Bar of the Night, the student-run takeover of a downtown bar, is planned, promoted, and DJed by a group of four Cal Poly students.
Cal Poly to host six separate ceremonies for Spring 2020 Commencement
Cal Poly will host six separate graduation ceremonies, one per college, for the Spring 2020 Commencement.
The birth of Farmers Market was the death of ‘cruising’
This tradition came to an end once the Downtown Association decided that cruising was deterring patrons from visiting the core of downtown
Cal Poly Rose Garden will be rejuvenated in memory of beloved professor
A new fence that is being built around the Cal Poly rose garden will be dedicated to the memory of Horticulture Professor Dan Lassanske, who died a year ago.
How much does Cal Poly prioritize winning?
Cal Poly alumnus and Director of Athletic Communications, Eric Burdick, said he believes the reason for the lack of wins and overall titles is a result of the foundation that Cal Poly is built off of.