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“One of our big goals was to better connect students to the people who make decisions that affect them,”  Chair of External Affairs for ASI Reagan Denny said.

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Computing Club Collaborative bridges connections between isolated clubs on campus https://mustangnews.net/computing-club-collaborative-bridges-connections-between-isolated-clubs-on-campus/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=262167

‘Dr. Hardass’ teaches CSC 800 and provides the toughest final exam. In order to pass, students must find clues around the classroom to unlock his briefcase, which holds the answer key. 

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Out of the Darkness Walk sheds light on suicide prevention, mental health awareness https://mustangnews.net/out-of-the-darkness-walk-sheds-light-on-suicide-prevention-mental-health-awareness/ Fri, 24 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=261754

In the UU, a board titled “Miles of Memories” contained motivational mottos and participants hung heart-shaped letters to their loved ones lost to suicide.  

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California Cybersecurity Institute hosts “Space Grand Challenge” for middle and high school students  https://mustangnews.net/california-cybersecurity-institute-hosts-space-grand-challenge-for-middle-and-high-school-students/ Thu, 16 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=261547

First started in 2018, this year’s virtual competition saw a record number of 402 students registered from 13 different states and three countries.

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“We don’t have a lot of fear to go around:” Surfing and skating club Grrrls On Boards rides on the edge of femininity https://mustangnews.net/we-dont-have-a-lot-of-fear-to-go-around-surfing-and-skating-club-grrrls-on-boards-rides-on-the-edge-of-femininity/ Wed, 15 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=260737

Lauren Leach floats on her surfboard in The Pit, a popular surf spot in Santa Barbara. Her hands gently glide across the water, and the sunlight hits the ocean’s horizon just right to create a halo of peace and serenity. She looks down. A massive shark is swimming right below her.

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Mustang News reporter sues Cal Poly over alleged public records violations https://mustangnews.net/mustang-news-reporter-sues-cal-poly-over-alleged-public-records-violations/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:56:24 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=260648

The California Public Records Act (CPRA) requires an estimated date to present the records, which Cal Poly did not comply with, according to the First Amendment Coalition.

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California Cybersecurity Institute and Noyce School of Applied Computing partner to campaign for cybersecurity workforce program https://mustangnews.net/california-cybersecurity-institute-and-noyce-school-of-applied-computing-partner-to-campaign-for-cybersecurity-workforce-program/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=260168

Cal Poly has received $1 million in foundational funding to launch a fundraising campaign for Cleared for Success (CFS), a cybersecurity workforce program for students interested in cybersecurity careers, according to a news release.

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‘Create to relate’: .RAW Journal allows art and design students to showcase their work https://mustangnews.net/create-to-relate-raw-journal-allows-art-and-design-students-to-showcase-their-work/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=257557

The journal’s “Create to relate” motto on their website highlights using different mediums like photography, design and studio art.

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Cal Poly to remain open amidst heavy rainfall https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-to-remain-open-amidst-heavy-rainfall/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:29:51 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=257442

Last night, Cal Poly Academic Affairs sent out an email to the campus community announcing that the campus will remain open today amidst the rain, with classes and operations scheduled at their regular time.

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A look back at the one day CFA strike https://mustangnews.net/a-look-back-at-the-one-day-cfa-strike/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:42:35 +0000 https://mustangnews.net/?p=256791

As early as 6 a.m. today, the first day of the California Faculty Association (CFA) strike commenced in San Luis Obispo and all CSU universities across California. The CFA and supporters began picketing at the entrances of Grand Avenue, California Boulevard and Highland Drive, impeding traffic entering the campus.

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