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Student-run news source for Cal Poly and the San Luis Obispo community.
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Mustang News will be reporting live updates with information on the 2025 Statewide Special Election. This election will allow Californians to decide on whether or not to redistrict under Proposition 50.
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LIVE: Will Proposition 50 pass in California? - Mustang News
Find out how Proposition 50 will change California congressional district lines. Get live updates and voting locations from Mustang News.
https://mustangnews.net/live-will-proposition-50-pass-in-california/
about 1 month ago
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will not be attending the Fall Career Fair due to the government shutdown as of Tuesday morning.
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will no longer be attending the career fair - Mustang News
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol cancels attendance at Fall Career Fair due to government shutdown.
https://mustangnews.net/customs-and-border-patrol-no-longer-at-career-fair/
about 2 months ago
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OCTOBER 2025 PRINT. 📰 Our October print issue is out at all newsstands now. Pick up a copy and stay well-informed. 🚨
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October 2025 print edition - Mustang News
See the digital version of the October 2025 print edition. Read the letters and listen to the podcast from the editors.
https://mustangnews.net/october-2025-print-edition/
about 2 months ago
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San Luis Obispo residents could be affected by current disagreements between Republican and Democratic members of Congress, causing a government shutdown starting at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday.
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Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo residents - Mustang News
Potential government shutdown in San Luis Obispo due to Congressional disagreements. Impacts on federal workers and community services expected.
https://mustangnews.net/government-shutdown-san-luis-obispo/
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David Kelley, former California State Senator and Cal Poly student, died Sept. 24. He was 96 years old. Kelley served several counties in the Inland Empire, most known for his work on water policy before retirement in 2001.
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Former CA State Senator David Kelley Passes Away at 96 - Mustang News
David Kelley, former California State Senator and Cal Poly student, dies at 96. Known for his work on water policy, he served the Inland Empire.
https://mustangnews.net/former-senator-kelley-obituary/
2 months ago
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The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested a suspect after a person was barricaded inside a room at the Hotel Cerro. The department closed off Garden and Marsh Streets from 11 a.m. until mid-afternoon Tuesday.
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Police arrest suspect after person was barricaded in downtown hotel - Mustang News
The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested a suspect after a person was barricaded inside a room at the Hotel Cerro, according to Police Public Affairs Manager Christine Wallace. The department cl...
https://mustangnews.net/police-arrest-suspect-after-person-was-barricaded-in-downtown-hotel/
3 months ago
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Former Cal State Chancellor and Cal Poly professor Joseph I. Castro passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 58 years old.
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Former Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro dies at 58 - Mustang News
Former Cal State Chancellor Joseph I. Castro, a key player in the semester conversion switch, passed away at 58 after battling cancer.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-state-chancellor-joseph-castro-dies/
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In a year of historic wildfires, the Madre Fire is now the largest in California, burning over 52,000 acres in San Luis Obispo County. The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in an area near the border of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
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Madre Fire: California's largest blaze in 2025 burns 52,000 acres in San Luis Obispo County - Mustang News
The Madre Fire is now the largest in California, burning over 52,000 acres in San Luis Obispo County. No structural damage reported.
https://mustangnews.net/madre-fire-burns-in-san-luis-obispo/
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Our June print issue is out at all newsstands now. Pick up a copy and stay well-informed. 🚨 Check it out online here:
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6 months ago
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Five pro-Palestinian protestors stormed Cal Poly’s Financial Aid and Student Accounts office this afternoon, spray-painting graffiti on walls, furniture and computers, according to a campuswide email from President Jeffrey Armstrong. There were no physical injuries.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters vandalize financial aid office - Mustang News
Five pro-Palestinian protestors stormed Cal Poly's office, spray-painting graffiti. Two suspects are now in custody for questioning.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-financial-aid-office-vandalized/
6 months ago
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A week after his Congressional testimony, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong told the Academic Senate on May 13 that he won’t sign a statement against federal intervention in higher education.
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Hundreds of faculty want Cal Poly to take a stand. President Armstrong says it's not our place. - Mustang News
Despite faculty efforts, President Armstrong refused to sign a statement criticizing federal actions. His decision reflects Cal Poly's policy on institutional neutrality.
https://mustangnews.net/faculty-efforts-armstrong-aacu-statement/
7 months ago
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Two students were arrested for suspected public intoxication at ASI’s A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert at the Cal Poly Recreation Center on Wednesday, university spokesperson Matt Lazier said in an email to Mustang News.
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A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert sees two student arrests - Mustang News
Two students were arrested for suspected public intoxication at ASI's A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert at Cal Poly.
https://mustangnews.net/two-students-arrested-at-a-boogie-concert/
7 months ago
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Congress called President Jeffrey Armstrong to testify for campus antisemitism. He discussed Cal Poly’s efforts to address the issue.
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Cal Poly's Armstrong Talks Antisemitism Prevention at Congress - Mustang News
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong testifies in front of the Committee on Education and Workforce to address antisemitism on campus.
https://mustangnews.net/walberg-questions-armstrong-on-campus/
7 months ago
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The first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church is Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, according to the Associated Press.
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Cal Poly and Central Coast Catholics react to American pope - Mustang News
Cal Poly students and local Catholics share their reactions to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, reflecting on emotional impact and what it means for their faith.
https://mustangnews.net/american-pope/
7 months ago
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Cal Poly students hoping to register for tickets to the A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert were met with a website crash shortly before registration opened at noon Wednesday.
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ASI portal crashes during A Boogie ticket sign-up, sells out in 11 minutes - Mustang News
Students experience website crash when trying to register for A Boogie Wit da Hoodie concert at Cal Poly. Ticket sales are sold out.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-students-website-crash-boogie/
7 months ago
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Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress on antisemitism allegations. DePaul and Haverford universities are also under scrutiny.
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Beyond Cal Poly: How DePaul and Haverford’s antisemitism cases compare - Mustang News
Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress on antisemitism allegations. DePaul and Haverford universities are also under scrutiny.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-presidents-testify-congress/
7 months ago
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Cal Poly assistant professor Shanae Martinez faces a two-quarter suspension for pro-Palestine protests.
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Cal Poly professor facing suspension for Pro-Palestine protest involvement - Mustang News
Cal Poly assistant professor Shanae Martinez faces a two-quarter suspension for pro-Palestine protests.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-professor-facing-suspension-for-pro-palestine-protest-involvement/
7 months ago
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Rep. Lisa McClain calls for university presidents to denounce antisemitism or face termination, while opposing politicians argue against federal intervention.
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Republican lawmakers criticize universities ahead of Wednesday hearing - Mustang News
Rep. Lisa McClain calls for university presidents to denounce antisemitism or face termination, while opposing politicians argue against federal intervention.
https://mustangnews.net/education-committee-leaders-slam-university-presidents-ahead-of-wednesday-hearing/
7 months ago
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A Sierra Madre resident reported to the Cal Poly Police Department that a person had attempted to climb over a restroom stall door in Tower 5 while the student was occupying it at 8 a.m. on Saturday, according to an email from university spokesperson Keegan Koberl.
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Peeping Tom in Sierra Madre bathroom reported over weekend - Mustang News
A Sierra Madre resident reported to the Cal Poly Police Department that a person had attempted to climb over a restroom stall door in Tower 5 while the student was occupying it at 8 a.m. on Saturday, ...
https://mustangnews.net/peeping-tom/
7 months ago
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Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong received a letter on April 21 from the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, accusing the university of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by failing to adequately protect Cal Poly’s Jewish community.
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Cal Poly Accused of Violating Civil Rights Act by Failing to Protect Jewish Community - Mustang News
Cal Poly's president faces accusations of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act due to alleged antisemitic incidents on campus.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-antisemitism-accusations/
7 months ago
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Cal Poly Swim and Dive just got significantly closer to getting back into the pool amid their push for program reinstatement, after receiving a new deadline and fundraising goal from Cal Poly on Saturday, April 26.
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Cal Poly Swim and Dive receives new fundraising deadline, raised $7.5 million - Mustang News
Cal Poly Swim and Dive team receives new deadline and fundraising goal to reinstate the program. They need to raise $20 million by June 4.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-swim-dive-funding/
7 months ago
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Marc Cabeliza, bioresource and agricultural engineering junior, was elected ASI President for the 2025–26 school year with 2,751 votes. A total of 6,167 students, 26% of the student body, cast their vote over the last two days.
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Cabeliza Elected ASI President for 2025-26 School Year - Mustang News
Marc Cabeliza was elected ASI President for the 2025-26 school year with 2,751 votes on Thursday in the University Union.
https://mustangnews.net/marc-cabeliza-elected-asi-president-for-2025-26-academic-year/
8 months ago
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Of the leading positions on the Associated Students, Inc., six are compensated through the Student Leader scholarship, or awards that pay up to 100% of a leader’s cost of education.
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Student fees fund full-ride scholarship for ASI president, despite lack of awareness - Mustang News
Student leaders were awarded around $160,000 just this year, according to records obtained from ASI Business Services.
https://mustangnews.net/student-fees-fund-full-ride-scholarship-for-asi-president-despite-lack-of-awareness/
8 months ago
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The city of San Luis Obispo spent $86,000 on overtime pay and $29,000 in expenses to fund St. Fratty’s containment efforts, according to Sara Armas, deputy city clerk.
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San Luis Obispo spent over $100k on St. Fratty’s containment - Mustang News
San Luis Obispo spent over $100 thousand for St. Fratty’s containment efforts. Statewide law enforcement agencies assisted efforts.
https://mustangnews.net/st-frattys-containment/
8 months ago
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Students at Cal Poly are experiencing rent increases at the university's Poly Canyon Village (PCV), with the price of a single bedroom increasing by 82% since 2017.
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Cal Poly students face rent hikes in on-campus housing - Mustang News
Cal Poly students face high rent increases in on-campus housing, with many facing to pay over $16,000 a year for a single room.
https://mustangnews.net/poly-canyon-village-rent-prices-spike-by-82-in-8-years/
8 months ago
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Mustang News will continue its coverage of the 2025 ASI Election in the coming weeks.
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Get to know the four students running for ASI president - Mustang News
Get to know the candidates running for the 2025 ASI Election. Learn about their goals, mission statements, and their visions for Cal Poly.
https://mustangnews.net/asi-election-presidential-candidates/
8 months ago
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The fundraising is split into two parts. They have until April 15 to raise $10 million, and if that mark is reached, the university will grant them 60 days to raise the next $15 million.
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Cal Poly Swim and Dive athletes battle for reinstatement after team cut - Mustang News
Cal Poly's swim and dive team faces program discontinuation due to financial issues, sparking a fundraising effort to save their sport.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-swim-and-dive-athletes-battle-for-reinstatement-after-team-cut/
8 months ago
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One international student at Cal Poly had their visa revoked, Mustang News learned from university communications. Throughout the Cal State system, 36 students have had their visas revoked.
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Cal Poly international student’s visa revoked amid national crackdown - Mustang News
One international student's visa has been revoked at Cal Poly, part of a larger trend nationwide. Over 300 students' visas have been revoked.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-international-students-visa-revoked-amid-national-crackdown/
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More than 2,000 protestors filled the streets near the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse downtown Saturday afternoon, joining communities across the country in a national protest.
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Thousands rally in San Luis Obispo ‘Hands Off!’ protest to defend federal courts - Mustang News
Over 2,000 protestors gathered in San Luis Obispo to defend judicial independence against alleged efforts by the Trump Administration.
https://mustangnews.net/protestors-san-luis-obispo/
8 months ago
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Mustang Media Group is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! We are currently accepting applications for section editors. General staff applications open next Wednesday, April 9. Apply at
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Get involved in Mustang Media Group
Take part in Mustang News for the 2022-23 school year. We are looking for storytellers of all levels to join our award winning team across our media platforms.
https://apply.mustangmediagroup.com/
8 months ago
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Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore is stepping away from her role as the provost and executive vice president of academic affairs starting Friday, according to an email sent by the Office of the President this morning.
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University provost ‘steps away’ to assist in Cal Maritime integration - Mustang News
Provost Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore transitions toward Cal Maritime leadership, with Lynnette Zelezny and Al Liddicoat stepping in as provost.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-provost-jackson-elmoore/
9 months ago
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Event security collapsed before sunrise as thousands of students overran checkpoints and barricades at Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival.
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‘Let us in': Cal Poly's on-campus St. Patrick’s Day music festival overrun - Mustang News
Event security fails at Cal Poly's music festival as thousands of students overrun checkpoints and barricades.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-students-overrun-festival/
9 months ago
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With St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaching, Mustang News compiled an all-encompassing guide to the happenings, closures and resources available to students.
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What you need to know about St. Patrick's Day 2025 - Mustang News
With St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaching, Mustang News compiled an all-encompassing guide to the happenings, closures and resources available to students. Morning on The Green: A Mustang Music Festi...
https://mustangnews.net/what-you-need-to-know-about-st-patricks-day-2025/
9 months ago
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Two Cal Poly students testified in court Thursday, detailing alleged assaults by former Cal Poly custodian Angel Munoz Quintana. Quintana is accused of posing as a rideshare driver to lure college-aged women into his car, where he allegedly sought sexual favors.
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‘I think my Uber took advantage of me’: Two Cal Poly students testify in assault case against ex-Cal Poly custodian - Mustang News
Former Cal Poly custodian Angel Munoz Quintana faces trial for allegedly luring college-aged women into his car, where he allegedly sought sexual favors.
https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-students-testify/
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Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong submitted a letter to the editor before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group.
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly president urges responsible St. Patrick's celebrations - Mustang News
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong urges students to take responsibility on St. Patrick's Day, warning that irresponsible actions will be held accountable.
https://mustangnews.net/letter-to-the-editor-cal-poly-president-urges-responsible-st-patricks-celebrations/
9 months ago
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BREAKING: Less than three minutes after going on sale, tickets sold out for Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival. The event is intended to drive students away from the illegal street partying that has destroyed neighborhoods for over a decade.
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Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s music festival sold out in less than three minutes - Mustang News
Less than three minutes after going on sale, tickets sold out for Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival. The event is intended to drive students […]
https://mustangnews.net/cal-polys-st-patricks-music-festival-sold-out-in-less-than-three-minutes/
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BREAKING Swedish EDM opening act Galantis and American EDM artist Zhu are set to headline Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival, according to the Cal Poly ticketing website.
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Galantis, Zhu to headline Cal Poly's St. Patrick’s Day on-campus event - Mustang News
Swedish EDM opening act Galantis and American EDM artist Zhu are set to headline Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green, according to the Cal Poly ticketing website.
https://mustangnews.net/galantis-zhu-to-headline-cal-polys-st-patricks-day-on-campus-event/
9 months ago
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Former Cal Poly student Charles Hojaboom will stand trial starting April 22, the court ruled Wednesday. The 20-year-old allegedly fired a gun on campus multiple times.
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Trial date set for former Cal Poly student who fired gun on campus - Mustang News
Former Cal Poly student Charles Hojaboom will stand trial starting April 22, the court ruled Wednesday. The 20-year-old allegedly fired a gun on campus multiple times. The prosecution said the […]
https://mustangnews.net/trial-date-set-for-former-cal-poly-student-who-fired-gun-on-campus/
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BREAKING The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested Trevor Mason, 22, on Wednesday for multiple counts of possession of controlled substances. A $50,000 bail was set, Mason posted and was released from custody, according to a police report.
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SLOPD arrests suspected local drug dealer - Mustang News
The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested Trevor Mason, 22, on Wednesday for multiple counts of possession of controlled substances.
https://mustangnews.net/slopd-arrests-suspected-local-drug-dealer/
10 months ago
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CSU’s AI move feels less like innovation and more like overreach:
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CSU’s AI move feels less like innovation and more like overreach - Mustang News
The Cal State system is unjustly inserting itself in what should be a classroom-to-classroom dynamic. If professors want to encourage AI use for their assignments, great. If students decide on their o...
https://mustangnews.net/csu-ai-opinion/
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This is a cross-published piece with KCPR. On Thursday, Shabang released its lineup for the 2025 Shabang Live Music and Arts Festival, with headliners Jungle and Wallows.
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Jungle and Wallows to headline Shabang’s Laguna Lake stage in May - Mustang News
On Thursday, Shabang released its lineup for the 2025 Shabang Live Music and Arts Festival, with headliners Jungle and Wallows.
https://mustangnews.net/jungle-and-wallows-to-headline-shabangs-laguna-lake-stage-in-may/
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Former Cal Poly RA Alexis Alejandro, 25, was sentenced to seven years and four months in state prison yesterday after admitting to breaking into a Poly Canyon Village apartment on Sept. 7, 2024, according to court documents.
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Former Cal Poly RA sentenced to seven years for attempted assault - Mustang News
Alejandro was convicted of two felonies for attempted assault with intent to rape and first-degree residential burglary.
https://mustangnews.net/former-cal-poly-ra-sentenced-to-seven-years-for-attempted-assault/
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FEBRUARY 2025 FRONT PAGE. 📰 Our February print issue is out at all newsstands now. Pick up a copy and stay well-informed. 🚨
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Here is our MMG starter pack for the 2024-2025 school year. Connect with our organization members and interact directly with reporters here! The starter pack will be updated as more members join.
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