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Mustang News anchors Mallory St. George and Shannon Durkee update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.

Student’s ‘highly imagined’ poem takes Academy of American Poets contest

The soft glow of the moon and a porch light illuminated Madeleine Mori’s fingers as they tap-danced over the worn keys of her mother’s vintage typewriter.

Poetry contest open for submissions

Cal Poly’s Academy of American Poets Contest began accepting submissions Tuesday. The Academy of American Poets is a national organization that promotes poetry writing for people of all ages. English professor and published poet Kevin Clark, who coordinates the contest at Cal…

El Corral rounding up new name

Students who dream of leaving a lasting mark on Cal Poly’s campus, or owning a Vespa, will have their chance through Cal Poly Corporation’s contest to pick a new name for El Corral Bookstore. El Corral, originally named for the…

Cal Poly senior lassos first place at national contest

The 2010 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference is where Cal Poly agricultural communications senior Olivia Gonzales articulated on public perceptions of farmers and ranchers, challenged three others national competitors in the final round and took first place.