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Stories from the Mustang News on KCPR Team. KCPR San Luis Obispo, CA.
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New Cal Poly club Periodistas puts Latino voices in focus
Listen to the full story in Spanish with reporter Nyla Haynie.
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Central Coast drag performers build community during political uncertainty
Hear more with reporter Madi Vannucci.
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Cal Poly students protest the CSU’s Open-AI partnership
Cal Poly students staged a walkout Oct. 20 to protest the CSU’s partnership with OpenAI, hear more with reporter Aurora-Marie Munoz.
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Turning Point USA’s stop at Cal Poly draws attendees and protesters
Hear more with reporter Makena Locsin.
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Deanne Jade balances college and independent music production
Student musician Deanne Blakeman, known as Deanne Jade, shares the creative process behind her debut EP, “Reminiscence,” and the challenges of producing and…
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A student listening session was held with President Armstrong to discuss the proposed development of Cal Poly’s agricultural lands
Cal Poly students raised concerns about proposed development on West Campus farmland at a listening session where President Jeffrey Armstrong announced plans…
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Cal Poly students protest sexual violence in campus walkout
Hear more with Avery de Carion
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What the Title IX rollback means for schools and students
Here’s reporter Gabriella Tapia with more on the Title IX rollback and how it could affect LGBTQ+ students, transgender athletes and schools.
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Brass Mash offers Cal Poly students a different kind of Friday night
Hear more with reporter Lily Segelman.
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The Secret Ingredient: Lumpia Bros Episode 1
Hear more with reporter Makena Locsin.
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Cal Poly SWE’s 51st annual Evening With Industry brings women in engineering together over dinner
Cal Poly’s Society of Women Engineers is making networking feel less intimidating by bringing students and industry leaders together over dinner. Here's…
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Gems by the sea: An overlook on the SLO Gem and Mineral Club
The San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club’s annual show is more than a display of rare stones; it helps support local education and brings the community…
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Highlighting a family owned taqueria san Miguel and its taco Tuesday
Hear more with KCPR Reporter Avery de Carion.
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New food-delivery robots come to Cal Poly
Here is Reporter Gabby Gerster with more.
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Cal Poly wine interns turn an early harvest into a new vintage
At Cal Poly’s Center for Wine and Viticulture, student interns are turning donated grapes into this year’s wine. Between classes and early morning shifts…
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Respire, Fire and Ice Aims to Bring a Renewed Sense of Community to San Luis Obispo Through Cold Plunges and Saunas
Respire Fire and Ice brings shared saunas and cold plunges to San Luis Obispo. The new wellness club aims to help customers challenge themselves, unplug, and…
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Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara Renew Blue-Green Rivalry
Cal Poly men’s soccer will host UC Santa Barbara in the Blue-Green rivalry game Friday at 7 p.m. at Spanos Stadium. The matchup will be the first since Cal…
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Sophia Minnite: The Heart of Cal Poly Women’s Soccer
Fifth-year midfielder Sophia Minnite leads Cal Poly women’s soccer with strong relationships, a selfless mentality, and determination on and off the field. Her…
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San Luis Obispo Activists Join Global Chevron Boycott
Members of the Central Coast Anti-War Coalition are holding weekly demonstrations outside a San Luis Obispo Chevron station to protest the company’s…
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Nate’s Pinedorado Car Show Honors Founder’s Lasting Legacy
Central Coast car enthusiasts gathered in Cambria for the annual Nate’s Pinedorado Car Show, celebrating their shared passion while honoring founder Nate…
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How Cal Poly Football plans to bounce back from first loss in Tim Skipper era
Cal Poly Football suffered its first loss of the season, and in the Tim Skipper era, in a close battle against San Jose State over the weekend. Reporter Joslen…
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Madonna Inn Honors Dolly Parton’s Legacy
The San Luis Obispo landmark remembers Dolly Parton’s longtime connection to the inn with a tribute at her favorite booth and a special dish inspired by her…
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How Cal Poly's new Women's Flag Football program is gearing up for their inaugural season
Cal Poly's newest sport, flag football, will have their first season in Spring 2027. Right now, head coach Rod Sherman and current player Sydney Bertoni are…
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How walk-ons earned their place in Cal Poly basketball
Cayden Ward and Avery Knapp, both contributors to their respective Cal Poly basketball teams, were not awarded a scholarship in their first year. Through…
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Cal Poly celebrates APIDA Month with an Ichimi Daiko performance
The sound of drumming filled Cal Poly’s University Union as Ichimi Daiko returned to campus for the first time in nearly a decade. Hosted by Cal Poly’s…
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Cal Poly's Mustang Commons: A new hub for student success and belonging
Cal Poly officially named its newest student space Mustang Commons, bringing several cultural and academic support centers under one roof. Located near North…
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San Luis Obispo's Ubert!: A unique pedicab experience
In downtown San Luis Obispo, transportation is familiar: cars navigate through intersections, bikes weave through traffic and pedestrians file sidewalks…
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Band interview: Set in Stone
Local Cal Poly band Set in Stone formed during move-in week, after freshman bass player Matt Jarman met his future bandmates through mutual friends and Greek…
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Vinyl revival fuels growth of Central Coast Music
With the revival of vinyl records in the music scene, Central Coast Music, the shop Eddie Frawley once ran out of his small home off of Morro Bay Blvd., has…
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Cal Poly PACED Club builds unique 1988 Corvette project
The loud roar of an LS engine inside the body of a 1988 Corvette echoes off a storage container in Cal Poly’s Research Development Center. The car is a project…
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Cal Poly students fall victim to scammers' fake parking permits and tickets
Scammers have found a new hunting ground at Cal Poly, and they're hiding in plain sight. Fraudsters are infiltrating GroupMe chats and digital spaces that…
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Cal Poly Jazz students and alumni fight to save SLO's jazz scene
Cal Poly Jazz students and alumni are fighting to keep the jazz community alive in San Luis Obispo. In the heart of Downtown SLO, a hub of alumni from Cal Poly…
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A look into Art in the Park
Blue skies and a warm breeze set the scene this past weekend at santa rosa park, where rows of vendors gathered for Art in the Park. The two-day outdoor market…
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Cal Poly's annual walk sets new fundraising record for mental health awareness
Cal Poly’s annual Out of the Darkness Walk raised a record $20,125 this year, bringing together students, families, mental health advocates and suicide loss…
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Recap: FITS x SFC Fashion Show
The 2026 FITS x SFC Fashion Show provided a platform for its designers and a transient experience for the audience with every model that strutted the runway in…
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Community comes together for Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center's Autism Walk
When Kristine Ruiz attended the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center resource fair with her two sons on Sunday, April 26, she was able to sign her son up for…
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Recap: Shabang Day 2
As all good things must come to an end, the Shabang Music Festival concluded on May 3rd this year with headliners Chris Lake and Magdalena Bay bringing in…
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Recap: Shabang Day 1
Thousands of Cal Poly students spent their weekend in the hills of the Dairy Creek Golf Course for the annual Shabang Music Festival, which kicked off on…
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Alexandra Ozerets makes Cal Poly history with record-breaking singles win
Cal Poly Women’s Tennis’ Alexandra Ozerets officially rewrote program history in late March. Entering the dual against the University of Texas, Arlington…
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SLO Film Fest: Surf and Skate Nite
The tide washed in yet another gem for this year's Surf Nite at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on April 24. Reporter Aneka Edwards takes us…
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New on-campus thrift store opens at Cal Poly
A new program called the loop launched this week as a pop-up shop inside the surplus building warehouse. The Mustang Shuttle stops directly at the location…
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SLO Film Fest: Voices from the red carpet
It's less about spotlight and more about the community and people behind the scenes at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival mixer on April 27. The…
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Shell Beach's outdoor yoga group fosters community and wellness
Whether it’s the sway of the ocean or the bright sun flushing over your face, Shell Beach's outdoor yoga group brings a sense of reflectiveness that is hard to…
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$43M Cultural Arts District parking structure opens in San Luis Obispo
In downtown San Luis Obispo, finding parking can often take longer than the drive itself. A new parking structure in the City’s Cultural Arts District is…
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An interview with Tanner Schinderle
The KCPR News team sat down with political science junior and ASI Chief of Staff Tanner Schinderle, who was recently elected as the next ASI President starting…
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Cal Poly Short Cuts 2026: 'Career Fair'
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival will host its annual Shortcuts event on Monday, a collection of eight short films written, directed, shot and…
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Getting to know 'Teddy'
Interdisciplinary studies (ISLA) sophomore Laurel Franz is part of the ISLA 341 Cinematic Processes class with Professor Randi Barros, where she worked on a…
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Atsuko Okatsuka to bring comedy and cultural connection to Cal Poly PAC
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is coming to the Performing Arts Center this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., as part of The Big Bowl Tour. The show is marketed as being for…
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Bake sale in San Luis Obispo raises funds for immigrant rights organizations
A group of Cal Poly students and alumni are raising money for undocumented immigrants through a series of bake sales in San Luis Obispo. Reporter Lauren…
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Band interview: Sol Arc prepares for Shabang
After only three months as a band, Sol Arc has landed a spot at Shabang Music Festival — a milestone many local college bands spend years chasing. Reporter…
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Community gathers for candlelight vigil honoring lives lost in Iran
Last Friday on Dexter Lawn, members of Cal Poly's Iran Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) hosted a candlelight vigil due to recent events in Iran, honoring…
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Morro Bay in Bloom marks 12 years of community gardening
It's a foggy day at the Morro Bay traffic circle, and a handful of Morro Bay In Bloom volunteers arrived with gardening gloves in hand, ready to work. Founder…
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Recap: St. Fratty's 2026
Morning on the Green returned to Cal Poly this year as the university’s organized alternative to the long-running St. Fratty’s Day celebration, drawing…
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Cal Poly's Future Housing Plan to tear down North Mountain Halls
The North Mountain Halls are tentatively set to be permanently unoccupied in Fall 2028 and torn down in alignment with Cal Poly’s Future Housing Plan…