Every year employees begin to transform the Cambria Pines Lodge into a winter wonderland over the summer.
SLOMotion Film holds third film screening “Climb On”
Climbers and non-climbers alike gathered in Mission Plaza Saturday, Nov. 9 to watch “Climb On,” a SLOMotion Film series of six short films all inspired by rock climbing. Although “climb” is in the screening’s name, the topics of each film…
Two new streetlights installed near campus, with nine more on the way
The walk home for many students got a little brighter earlier this month with the installation of two new street lights near campus. The City of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works has installed one at Hathway Avenue and…
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.
Proposed quantitative math requirement could impact CSU admissions, but not Cal Poly’s
The California State University (CSU) is considering requiring applicants to take an additional course in quantitative reasoning in high school, but critics say it would disproportionately affect underrepresented student populations. Currently, the CSU only requires incoming students to have a…
MN Now: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019
Mustang News reporter Lauren Walike brings you this week’s top stories: Aliso in PCV evacuated after fire breaks out in apartment kitchen Academic Senate proposal would reduce office hours requirement for tenure-track professors Late comeback effort falls short for Women’s…
With nearly 3,000 plants, the Cal Poly Poinsettia Project is in full bloom
Two students, two teachers and a few horticulture unit employees are growing 2,500 to 3,000 poinsettias to sell in mid-December.
Cal Poly hosts first annual celebration for first-generation students
Cal Poly celebrated first-generation students on Nov. 8 at the inaugural celebration for first-gen students on campus. “We have a lot of things that are kind of against us and it’s kind of hard to even go to a four-year…
Go behind the scenes of Cal Poly Men’s Basketball in REBUILD Episode 2: Boot camp
A new era is beginning for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball. Mustang News follows the opening season of first year head coach John Smith and the rest of the team in the “REBUILD” series. In episode two, go behind the…
MN Now: Monday, Nov. 11, 2019
Mustang News reporter Lauren Brown gives a look at the week ahead.
SLOcalized Episode 1: STD’s on the rise?
SLOcalized breaks down the nation’s top stories for Cal Poly students. Learn about what’s going on and why it matters with each episode hosted by Mustang News reporter Kallyn Hobmann. Episode 1: According to a CDC report, sexually transmitted diseases…