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African aid should be prioritized

When I first caught wind of Nelson Mandela’s passing last month, my mind started racing a million miles an hour.

Occupy finally finds direction

It was easy for a lot of different people to chastise the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Most media outlets were instantly skeptical, Republicans finally had a liberal splinter group they could berate to take the heat off of their Tea Party, and even Stephen Colbert tried to provide some directional aid.

Men's basketball looks to snap skid against Hawaii

The road hasn’t been kind to the Cal Poly men’s basketball team as of late. The Mustangs are coming off a four-game losing streak in their latest road swing, which featured two separate trips to the East Coast and a game with a Stanford team that knocked off then-No. 10 UCONN earlier in the season.

Greek leaders, administration 'very close' on party registration compromise

Following a “constructive” meeting with Dean of Students Jean DeCosta on Tuesday morning, greek council presidents have until 5 p.m. Friday to reach a compromise on a proposed party registration policy.

DJ XXYYXX to spell out the EDM scene for Cal Poly on Friday

The same age as most college freshman at Cal Poly, Marcel Everett (DJ XXYYXX) has already collaborated with Usher and Tinashe.

Cal Poly buys four houses adjacent to campus on Grand Avenue

All four homes were purchased from a private seller with Cal Poly Corporation funds.

Cajun seafood restaurant opens in San Luis Obispo

“Comfortable, affordable, fun and yummy.”

That’s how owner Jon Kim describes Crawdaddy’s, the new cajun seafood restaurant.

Mustang News, Jan. 8, 2014: Cal Poly buys houses near campus, Prowling reports in downtown SLO

Mustang News anchor Christina Favuzzi covers today’s biggest news at Cal Poly.

After internal confusion, no greek probation for now

The Dean of Students told greek leaders in an email late Tuesday afternoon that they were given a “grace period” to finish hammering out the details on a new party registration policy, and that Cal Poly greek chapters were never on probation.

Future of Grand Avenue housing project still uncertain

Although the university claims the Grand Avenue Housing project would improve student success, freshman retention rate and neighborhood quality of life, some in the community disagree.

Restaurant Month takes a bite out of SLO cuisine

Foodies, tourists and residents alike are rejoicing. January signals the start of San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month, which combines lower prices, expert wine pairings and, of course, exceptional local food.