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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.

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 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.

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 edition - Mustang News See the digital version of the October 2025 print edition. Read the letters and listen to the podcast from the editors.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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...

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 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.

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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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.

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...

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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 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.

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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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.

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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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.

Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress on antisemitism allegations. DePaul and Haverford universities are also under scrutiny.

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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.

Cal Poly assistant professor Shanae Martinez faces a two-quarter suspension for pro-Palestine protests.

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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.

Rep. Lisa McClain calls for university presidents to denounce antisemitism or face termination, while opposing politicians argue against federal intervention.

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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, ...

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 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.

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 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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

Mustang News will continue its coverage of the 2025 ASI Election in the coming weeks.
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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.

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 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.

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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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.

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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