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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.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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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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.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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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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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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.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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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Our October print issue is out at all newsstands now. Pick up a copy and stay well-informed. 🚨
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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.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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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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.
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September 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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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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...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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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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.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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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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. mustangnews.net/madre-fire-b...
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.
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July 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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. mustangnews.net/madre-fire-b...
Our June print issue is out at all newsstands now. Pick up a copy and stay well-informed. 🚨
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June 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Our June print issue is out at all newsstands now. Pick up a copy and stay well-informed. 🚨
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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.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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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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.
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May 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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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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.
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May 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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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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.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Congress called President Jeffrey Armstrong to testify for campus antisemitism. He discussed Cal Poly’s efforts to address the issue.
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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.
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May 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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 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.
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May 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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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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.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress on antisemitism allegations. DePaul and Haverford universities are also under scrutiny.
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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.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Cal Poly assistant professor Shanae Martinez faces a two-quarter suspension for pro-Palestine protests.
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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.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Rep. Lisa McClain calls for university presidents to denounce antisemitism or face termination, while opposing politicians argue against federal intervention.
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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, ...
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May 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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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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.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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 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.
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April 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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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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.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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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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.
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April 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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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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.
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April 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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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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.
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April 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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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