The rivalry: A history

1,123. That’s about 10 percent of Alex G. Spanos Stadium’s current total capacity.

Mustang Minute, Oct. 23, 2013: Safer Clothesline Project

Mustang News reporter Ashley DeVriend explains the difference SAFER is making on campus through their Clothesline Project.

Mustang Minute, Oct. 22, 2013: Get lost in Cal Poly’s corn maze

[follow id= “ChristinaFav”] As night falls, the Cal Poly corn maze becomes a destination for thrill seekers with cobwebs, coffins, and chainsaws around every corner. Christina Favuzzi sees if she can make it through the maze.

More students, more problems

The largest freshman class to date — totaling 4,800 — was welcomed to the Cal Poly community for the 2013-2014 school year.

Your education, on loan

College is an investment, and for many Cal Poly students, college is an investment with interest.

Last year, 10,861 Cal Poly students used some kind of financial aid, amounting to $136 million.

The girl who weaves dreams

It started out at my house in my parents’ room, and I was jumping on the bed. As I was jumping, I felt a presence under the bed and realized there was a person underneath it.

‘I don’t like the word sick’ — Sarah’s survival

Business administration junior Sarah Islas opens up about a borderline malignant tumor found in her ovary, the multiple surgeries that followed and how support from family and friends were crucial to her survival.

Growing the rose float from the ground up

Since 1949, Cal Poly students have teamed up with students from Pomona’s campus to build a rose float each year for the Pasadena Rose Parade. This year’s construction is underway.

Mustang Minute, Oct. 16, 2013: Veterans ride through campus

[follow id= “ashleydevriend”] Mustang News reporter Ashley DeVriend talks with veterans on their Ride 2 Revovery.

Connecting on the spectrum

Natalie Belton’s eyes lit up with excitement at the mention of film and animation. She rattled off dates and names, her words practically toppling over each other.

Mustang Minute, Oct. 15, 2013: SLO Donut Company turns three

Olivia DeGennaro [follow id= “LivDeGennaro”] Mustang News reporter Olivia DeGennaro takes a taste test at local study spot, SLO Donut Company.