5 facts about Cal Poly you haven’t heard before

1. The “P” started as an “H” The “P” has been around since 1919 but wasn’t initially created as a symbol of Cal Poly pride, as it is today. San Luis Obispo High School and Cal Poly has a history…

On the rise: Cal Poly standards, students climbing

Cal Poly was once a small agriculture and technical school. In 1992, only 7744 prospective students applied to the university. Today, more than 40,000 students are fighting for an acceptance letter.

Local linebacker picks Mustangs

J.J. Jenkins sports@mustangdaily.net In elementary school, Jack Ferguson played Pop Warner football at halftime of Cal Poly games, but the next time he takes the field at Alex G. Spanos Stadium it will be for the Mustangs. The hotly pursued…

‘Kaffir Boy’ author speaks on campus

Author Mark Mathabane spoke at Spanos Theatre on Oct. 21 about his novel, censorship, beliefs and humanity.