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Cal Poly's a cappella scene
Cal Poly is home to two campus a cappella groups, which use only their voices to create music. Reporter Layla Shuman took an inside look at the two.
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Campus leaders talk student success
Cal Poly held its third ever Strategic Enrollment Management Summit last month. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez attended the Summit to learn how this event impacted staff.
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Gearing up for adventure with Cal Poly Field Studies
The Cal Poly Field Studies Club is working to make exploring the outdoors easier for students. Reporter Giselle Espinoza found out more about their mission from the club's founder, Ethan Federman.
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SLO Rotary Club partners with nonprofits for holiday fundraiser
The San Luis Obispo Rotary Club hosted a fundraising event this holiday season with nine nonprofit organizations. Reporter Evelyn Santa Rosa found out what this event had in store, from live music to a tree auction.
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Sigma Pi advocates for mental health with music
Cal Poly's Sigma Pi fraternity holds an annual concert to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The "Hope Rising" concert also raises money for the JED Foundation, which provides resources for high school and college students. Reporter Mark Robinson found out more about what...
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Drag performers find confidence in campus workshop
The Cal Poly Drag Club recently hosted its first-ever Drag 101 workshop, offering students a hands-on introduction to the art of drag. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke to attendees about how they learned how to block their brows, experiment with makeup, and explore different outfits.
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Olive harvest experience at Cal Poly
Cal Poly Farms wrapped up their first ever olive u-pick event to conclude November. Reporter Izzy Romero went to the farm to find out more about the community event.
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Cal Poly Men's Soccer fall recap
The Cal Poly men's soccer team just wrapped up their fall season, reaching some milestone achievements. Reporter Mark Robinson spoke to players and coaches to get an inside look at their season.
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Where art meets science: "Strange Birds"
The Cal Poly Dexter Art Gallery is hosting Heidi Neilson's "Strange Birds" exhibit until Friday, Dec. 6. Reporter Giselle Espinoza took an inside look at the display.
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Julie Alpert crafts color and connection at SLOMA
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is now hosting Julie Alpert’s “Strange Magic” art installation until March. Reporter Talie Krantz found out more about what the experience is like.
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Campus critters: Cal Poly's notorious turkeys
Turkeys are both loved and feared at Cal Poly. Reporter Jessica Carp talked to Benjamin Broudy, the student who’s taken on the challenge of training these notorious campus birds, and others with their own opinions of the wild flock.
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SLO Breakers host Pokémon themed showdown
SLO Breakers is a club at Cal Poly that aims to promote and practice break dancing. They hosted their first jam this past month with a Pokémon theme. Reporter Lauren Quijano shares the details.
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Dynamic duo of Cal Poly football
Seniors Elijah Ponder and Ethan Rodriguez have been leading Cal Poly football's defensive line this season. Reporter Ty Soria found out more about their dynamic and their history playing together.
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An inside look at the Cal Poly women's rugby team
The Cal Poly women's rugby team strives to create a safe space for everyone, with inclusion at the forefront of their mission. Reporter Giselle Espinoza learned more about what this team means to its players.
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Performing Arts Center turned polling station
On Nov. 5, Cal Poly's Performing Arts Center (PAC) was used as an official polling station for the general election. Reporter Layla Suman found out how this made voting easier for some students, including first-time voters.
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Wine tasting meets adventure in Paso Robles
A Paso Robles winery is reimagining the traditional wine tasting experience. Reporter Riley Sullivan found out more about Cass Winery's activities, from archery to painting.
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Election night from a student POV
For many Cal Poly students, November 5, 2024 was the first time that they could vote in a presidential election. Reporter Izzy Romero learned more about what students were up to during the big night.
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Students share heritage and food at Cal Poly Culture Fest
Cal Poly's Multicultural Center held their annual Culture Fest last month. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez has a recap on the event.
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Cal Poly students launch Bring N Out
A Cal Poly freshman tired of on-campus food launched a service that brings In-N-Out to students on Sundays. Reporter Ty Soria explains how this idea came about.
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Behind the scenes of voting by mail
With election season upon us, people may choose to vote by mail. But do they know how their vote gets counted? Reporter Lauren Quijano explains how the San Luis Obispo elections office counts each mail-in ballot they receive.
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Clubs bring sustainability to Halloween shopping
Thrift Cal Poly, The Sustainable Fashion Club and Her Campus Cal Poly hosted a swap and shop on campus. They promoted a sustainable alternative for students looking for Halloween costumes. Reporter Evelyn Santa Rosa has more on what this event was all about
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Cal Poly volleyball's longest roadtrip
The Cal Poly volleyball team kicked off their season with a month long road trip. Reporter Ryan Giacomini talked to players and coaches to learn more.
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Grape varietal shines at Cal Poly Winery
After wine grapes were named the highest-value crop in San Luis Obispo in 2023, this year the Cal Poly Winery faces a lower-yielding harvest, except for a grape varietal new to Cal Poly. Reporter Izzy Romero visited the Wine and Viticulture department to learn more.
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Stop, drop and learn: SLO's Fire Prevention Week
The downtown SLO Farmer's Market celebrated National Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 10. Sponsored by the SLO Fire Safe Council, this was a free, family-friendly event. Reporter Riley Sullivan has the details.
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Pickle mania at first ever SLO Pickle Fest
Pickle lovers gathered at the inaugural San Luis Obispo Pickle Festival on Oct. 5, 2024. Reporter Jessica Carp takes us through the festivities.
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TPUSA Cal Poly hosts Riley Gaines
Former NCAA-athlete Riley Gaines came to Cal Poly's campus with Turning Point USA. Reporter Talie Krantz has the details on what Gaines had to say about transgender athletes in women's sports.
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SLO holds second annual ARTober
San Luis Obispo is celebrating the arts all October long. Reporter Layla Shuman has more details on SLO's ARTober.
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Mustang football's quarterback shift
Cal Poly's football team has had some quarterback changes. Reporter Ty Soria shares the team's latest developments
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A look into Cal Poly poultry center's egg production
Every week Cal Poly students at the on-campus poultry center manage around 10,000 eggs. Reporter Emma Montalbano took a closer look at how these eggs are inspected, sorted and packaged.
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City Farm SLO Celebrates Its Third Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig
Inviting the San Luis Obispo community to interact with agriculture, City Farm SLO hosted its annual Sheep Shearing Shindig. Reporter Layla Shuman shares more on how community members celebrated.
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SLO's House of Bread: baking and teaching
The local bakery is offering online and hands-on baking opportunities for the community. Twice a week these hand-on classes are held where participants learn how to bake some of House of Bread's most popular items.
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Looking back on SLO’s Bike Month – Here’s how they celebrated
This year, San Luis Obispo celebrated Bike Month by encouraging local residents and students to ride their bikes. Reporter Layla Shuman has the details on how this happened.
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Architecture seniors wrap up their time at Cal Poly – Here's how
During their fifth year at Cal Poly, over 100 architecture seniors participated in the annual “Detail Show” on April 17. Reporter Sarah-Kate Mcelroy has more on how seniors showcased their work before graduation.
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Young artist opens for X Ambassadors in San Luis Obispo
20 year old Rowan Drake opened for X Ambassadors on May 7 at the Fremont Theater in downtown SLO. Reporter Fiona Hastings shares what Drake had to say about his music.
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Cal Poly repaints utility boxes around campus
Students, faculty and community members in San Luis Obispo were chosen to repaint utility boxes around Cal Poly's campus. About 100 boxes are part of this project, and each box is repainted every four years. Reporter Izzy Romero found out more on some of the boxes being repainted this year.
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Cal Poly Architecture displays work at annual Detail Show
During their fifth year at Cal Poly, over 100 architecture students participated in the Spring Detail Show. Reporter Sarah Kate McElory has more on the process behind the work.
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The vibe is SHABANGIN'!
What's this year's vibe of Shabang? Reporter Emma Montalbano asks this question to many attendees to get a closer look.
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Shabang 2024 Day 2 Recap
Rain or shine, Shabang still continues. Reporter Emma Montalbano takes a look at how the festivities kept going through the storm.
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Shabang 2024 Day 1 Recap
The 10th anniversary of San Luis Obispo's annual music festival, Shabang, kicked off on May 3 at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Reporter Emma Montalbano shares more on how the festival celebrated this year.
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Mustang Film Society creates a community for film enthusiasts
The Mustang Film Society is a new club on Cal Poly’s campus that started in fall 2023. Reporter Natalie Levesque has more.
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Phil Collen celebrates 40 years of Pyromania at Boo Boo Records
Def Leppard fans were treated to an intimate showing when guitarist Phil Collen took the stage in Boo Boo Records for an in-store performance and signing event in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the band’s “Pyromania” album. Reporter Riley Sullivan shares more about the intimate…
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Dive into the all-female surfing and skating club: Grrrls on Boards
With 183 women in their group chat, Grrrls On Boards hosts group surfs and group skates, and is not exclusive to Cal Poly. Reporter Layla Shuman shares more.
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Earth Week with Cal Poly’s Green Campus
From events surrounding education on sustainability and other environmentally conscious habits, Cal Poly Green Campus celebrated its annual Earth Week this year from April 17-26. Reporters Fiona Hastings and Jazmyn Chavez share more on how students took part in this year's Earth Day.
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Boo Boo Records celebrates 50 years of turning tables on Record Store Day
In San Luis Obispo, one record store has lasted through 10 presidents, one pandemic and the ebbs and flows of the vinyl industry: Boo Boo Records. 50 years ago, the store open in 1974 by business partners Ed Taylor and Glenn Forbes. Reporters Layla Shuman and Sarina Grossi share more about Record...
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Cal Poly Short Cuts gives students a peek into the cinematic process
Cal Poly Short Cuts is the collaboration between Barros’s Cinematic Process Class and Art and Design Professor James Warner’s Advanced Video Production class. Reporter Sarina Grossi explains what to expect at this year's showing.
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New temporary interactive structure in Poly Canyon
At this year’s annual Design Village competition in Poly Canyon, visitors will be able to experience a new and interactive structure. Biophilic Instrument Pavilion (BIP) and how it will provide people with a unique visual and audio experience.
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Cal Poly's 82nd annual Poly Royal Rodeo wrangles student excitement
Cal Poly hosted its 82 annual Poly Royal Rodeo this past weekend. Reporter Natalie Levesque talks about the over two thousand students that attended.
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Rolling Loud Day 4 Recap
The fourth and final day of the Rap festival kicked off at 1 p.m. and included 31 artists on the performance list with headliners Future and Metro Boomin. Reporter Izzy Romero shares more on how the festival wrapped up.
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Margot Sinclair wins San Luis Obispo's Battle of the Bands
Margot Sinclair, a local band of five Cal Poly students, won Shabang’s annual "Battle of the Bands" competition on April 4 Fremont Theatre. Reporter Riley Sullivan shares the turn out on sold out event
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San Luis Obispo Receives PG&E's 2024 Emergency Calendar for Nuclear Plant Preparedness
Cal Poly students and residents of San Luis Obispo have likely received a calendar for the 2024 year from PG&E with the title “Important Emergency Information.” The calendar is exclusive to San Luis Obispo County.
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