Ángel Albino Corzo

Jan 22, 2025 | mustangnews.net | Archana Pisupati |Ángel Albino Corzo

This story is featured in the Jan. 2025 print edition. Kendall Taylor will graduate this June at Cal Poly with an English degree. His dream is to work in education as a high school teacher. However, Taylor believes the recent presidential election poses a risk to the privilege of education in America. When the Associated Press called the results early Nov. 6, a wave of powerlessness engulfed Taylor.

Nov 7, 2024 | mustangnews.net | Ángel Albino Corzo

Aron Ramirez was preparing dinner at his home on the East Coast when a call from an 805 number appeared on his cell phone. Ramirez abandoned his food to answer the phone, eager to hear what the caller had to say. Excitement overcame Ramirez as he ended the call; Cal Poly had just accepted him into its  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cluster Hire for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). Including Ramirez, Cal Poly hired six faculty to promote diversity and inclusion within the liberal arts college.

Nov 6, 2024 | mustangnews.net | Ángel Albino Corzo

Within the county of San Luis Obispo, voters favored Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris by 60.2% and former President Donald Trump held 37.4% voter support, according to results from Decision Desk HQ. Election watch parties on campus varying from Cal Poly’s Turning Point USA and Cal Poly Democrats Club expressed their thoughts on the election before the county results.  “We’re just getting started,” .

Nov 6, 2024 | mustangnews.net | Ángel Albino Corzo

Dawn Addis, incumbent for California State Assembly District 30, received 65.5% of votes from portions of the three central coast counties, according to the initial reports from San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County and Santa Cruz County. Addis has 65.5% of voter support in SLO County, according to initial results. She was first elected to the assembly in 2022. Representing the Democratic party, Addis oversees the counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz.

Nov 5, 2024 | mustangnews.net | Ángel Albino Corzo

The University Union on Cal Poly’s campus witnessed a consistent voter turnout this afternoon. Cal Poly students began dropping off their ballots as early as 7 a.m.  For the most part, the atmosphere remained calm at the UU ballot drop-off station. “People think it’s a lot to vote; Cal Poly made it easy,” said freshman Katie Hopkins regarding the ease of the voting process. Some students cast their ballots with little hesitation, while others took their time reading and double-checking signage.