Is "thug" the new N-word?

Cal Poly Multicultural Center asks whether “thug” is the new N-word. Christina Favuzzi talks with students about racism and diversity at Cal Poly.

Poly Playbook, Feb. 3, 2014: Wrestling match in the University Union, Baseball begins spring practices

Poly Playbook anchor Lisa Diaz gets you up to speed with whats going on in Cal Poly sports.

Deonte Williams signs with Raiders

He grew up a fan of the silver and black, but now former Cal Poly running back Deonte Williams will get a chance to don that iconic jersey after signing with the Oakland Raiders shortly after the conclusion of the 2013 NFL draft on Saturday.

Williams makes the leap

J.J. Jenkins sports@mustangdaily.net The accolades speak for themselves. Deonte Williams can put all-star selection and second team All-American on his football résumé, but there’s one thing he wants to add: NFL running back. Williams grew up as what his mother…

They’re in: Football clinches first playoff berth since 2008

Brian De Los Santos bdelossantos@mustangdaily.net The Mustangs were in the air traveling back from Arizona while the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoff selection show aired on national television. Awaiting an at-large bid to the postseason, the entire team — give…

Mustangs win big, defeat Idaho State 70-14

Brian De Los Santos bdelossantos@mustangdaily.net On the Mustang’s first offensive play, Andre Broadous connected with Willie Tucker for a 48-yard score. Deonte Williams then punched in a 9-yard touchdown run on the team’s second. Seventeen seconds, two touchdowns. And they…

Deonte Williams puts family first

Brian De Los Santos bdelossantos@mustangdaily.net Deonte Williams was forced to be a leader off the field before he could be one on it. Growing up in south Sacramento, he became the man of the house at 8 years old, trying…

Mustangs remain undefeated, upend Portland State 37-25

Jacob Lauing sports@mustangdaily.net Cal Poly head coach Tim Walsh knows a thing or two about Portland State. After all, he managed the Vikings for 13 years before coming to San Luis Obispo in 2009. And tonight, his Mustangs (7-0, 5-0…

Football scores five unanswered touchdowns in win

Stephan Teodosescu steodosescu@mustangdaily.net The Cal Poly football team found itself trailing after the first quarter of last week’s game against Weber State. This week, Cal Poly found itself in a similar scenario – tied at the end of the opening…

No. 19 Mustangs set for Friday night matchup

Brian De Los Santos bdelossantos@mustangdaily.net Head coach Tim Walsh and company set a lofty goal to start the season. In their first season playing in what is considered one the best conferences in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), the Mustangs…

Mustangs score 21 points in fourth quarter, down North Dakota

Mustang Daily Staff Report sports@mustangdaily.net The wins just keep coming. Trailing by a field goal late, the No. 23 Cal Poly football team (4-0, 2-0 Big Sky) used a 21-point fourth quarter to defeat North Dakota (3-2, 0-1) 35-17 on…