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Stories from the Mustang News on KCPR Team. KCPR San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Band interview: Legend Zeppelin
The stage is set, microphones are strategically placed, and music cases lie ajar as rose-colored lights reveal a recreated scene of Led Zeppelin 1969. However…
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Band interview: Where's West
Where's West officially formed in 2022 at Chapman University, but its roots go back further. Vocalist and guitarist Zan Curleigh and Hauser grew up near each…
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‘Taste of the World’ uplifts cultures at Cal Poly through food
Baker lawn transformed into a global epicenter for food Feb. 25 during the International Center’s 10th annual Taste of the World event last. The event was…
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Cal Poly Beach Volleyball opens season by giving back to the community
For the third year in a row, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball celebrated the start of their season with a community- focused event, giving fans a first look at the…
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Club sports teams fear field damage from St. Patrick's Day music festival
Club sports athletes are concerned about Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day music festival. The Morning on the Green — A Mustang Music Festival will be held on…
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An interview with Black Student Union African Diaspora Historian, Alexis Lytle
Mustang News reporter Riley Sullivan has a conversation live on KCPR 91.3 FM with Black Student Union African Diaspora Historian Alexis Lytle on the importance…
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How Cal Poly students are managing without EBT in Poly Canyon Village
Hilltop, the grocery market at Poly Canyon Village, is currently not accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer. When Poly Canyon Village Market was rebranded to…
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Recap: Cal Poly Bach Week 2026
As Cal Poly is rushing through its winter quarter, students, faculty and staff celebrate Bach Week. This year’s Bach Week ran Jan. 22-24, consisting of…
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ECOSLO's tree-planting initiative gains momentum in San Luis Obispo
More than 70 volunteers gathered at a Johnson Open Space in San Luis Obispo with a shared goal of getting as many trees in the ground as possible before…
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Inside the mindsets of Cal Poly athletes pursuing engineering degrees
Two Cal Poly engineers, Aaron Price Jr. and Jackson Mosley, also play for Cal Poly basketball. Keegan Oates spoke to them and found that balancing athletics…
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Cal Poly Salsa Club welcomes beginner dancers
Located on campus in Building 5, room 225, many students are taking on a new hobby and immersing themselves in the art of salsa dancing. The Cal Poly Salsa…
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How United Movement prepared for this year's Illuminate
Illuminate, Cal Poly’s largest student-run dance showcase hosted by the dance team, United Movement, brings together dozens of performers representing diverse…
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Inside United Movement's "Hell Week"
As temperatures sink into the low 40’s mid-February, San Luis Obispo becomes a ghost town, with students and locals alike relishing in the luxury known as…
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Cal Poly's Black Student Union is returning to its roots of political activism
Izzy Perez ran to be vice president of Cal Poly’s Black Student Union last spring on a platform of bringing back the club’s political activism. He hoped to…
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San Luis Obispo upholds Libertine's permit to keep live music events
San Luis Obispo will not revoke or make any major changes to Libertine Brewery Company’s minor use permit, which allows the venue to host live entertainment…
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An interview with Black Student Union President, Jaylyn Harris
Mustang News reporter Riley Sullivan has a conversation live on KCPR 91.3 FM with Black Student Union President Jaylyn Harris on the importance of Black…
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Black Student Union finds solidarity and community in attending Cal Poly games
With less than 1% of Cal Poly's student body identifying as black, the Black Student Union emphasizes the importance of Black History month. They attend Cal…
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How Cal Poly Wrestling pushes through injuries as conference championships loom
Nearly three-quarters of the way through the regular season, Cal Poly wrestling’s rotation looks different than it did opening day. Zeth Romney and Trevor…
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Lunar New Year at Cal Poly
On Feb. 1, Cal Poly's Chinese Student Association (CSA) hosted its 68th Lunar New Year banquet, welcoming the year of the horse. This year's Lunar New Year…
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How Mike DeGeorge intends on keeping Cal Poly Men’s Basketball's rising stars
Cal Poly men’s basketball has been winning some key games despite having a young roster. While the stars of the team are underclassmen, it doesn’t guarantee…
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Libertine Brewing Company concerned about downtown noise ordinance
Libertine Brewing Company is raising questions about a decades-old municipal code that is being applied to the city’s designated entertainment district. The…
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The Harlem Globetrotter's 100th anniversary game at Cal Poly
Highlight dunks, flashy passes and constant crowd interaction defined the Harlem Globetrotters’ visit to Cal Poly on January 16th, where the team performed a…
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How Can of Worms creates student comedians
For members of Can of Worms Comedy Club, it often starts in a conference room, where students sit around a table and talk through ideas, jokes and personal…
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Band interview: The Dirty Turkeys and their chaos
At the Fox Theater in Boulder last August, The Dirty Turkeys frontman Brad Hansen looked out at a crowd that didn’t just watch — it breathed. Then he dove in…
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How Cal Poly students "just keep running" towards their passion for the sport
Students who competed in high school sports like cross country and track and field are still finding ways to keep their passion for running alive at Cal Poly…
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What's new with Rad Juice?
San Luis Obispo is home to many small businesses, including Rad Juice, a family-run company specializing in organic cold-pressed juices. Founded by Jason…
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Life Elements brings holistic well-being to Atascadero
A shop on El Camino Real in Atascadero didn’t always smell like honey and lavender. Life Elements is a business now dedicated to skincare, muscle recovery and…
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Thrifty Beaches hosts large vintage market in Downtown SLO
The Thrifty Beaches Vintage Market took place Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. Featuring over 60 vendors ranging from vintage clothing, mid-century modern furniture…
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Hula dancing team brings Hawaiian culture to Cal Poly
Tucked away in Studio 3 of the Cal Poly Rec Center, a soft lull of Hawaiian music and the patter of bare feet can be heard — a staple of the Pacific Islander…
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Free grocery shuttles launch on Cal Poly's campus
ASI and Campus Health & Wellbeing launched a free grocery shuttle service earlier this month to transport students between campus and local grocery stores…
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500+ gifts given back to local community over the holidays
Over 500 gifts were given back to those in need in the community through the Mustang Holiday Gift Drive from Nov 4. to Dec. 5. Reporter Katy Clark tells us the…
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One livestream at a time, Project Rattle Cam shifts rattlesnake narrative
Project Rattle Cam, founded in 2021 by Cal Poly professor Emily Taylor and Scott Boback of Dickinson College, provides YouTube live streams of rattlesnake dens…
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Marlon Funaki's journey through music
With an evolving sound that blends psychedelic and rock textures with story-driven lyrics, Marlon Funaki has carried the musical world in his mind from small…
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Diva Cup 2025: Women's surf competition shreds the Central Coast
Led by a team of fierce women, the Diva Cup was founded to provide female surfers in the Central Coast with their own surf invitational, as a growing number of…
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Dorm-wide friendsgiving brings Cal Poly students together
The sounds of clattering pans, opening oven doors and students weaving around one another filled the communal spaces of Sequoia Hall on Nov. 9. What started as…
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Cal Poly Poly Reps get paid for the first time in 40 years
For more than 40 years, Cal Poly’s Poly Reps have volunteered their time to represent the university, leading campus tours, assisting with admissions events…
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Foster needs and rescues rise at Cal Poly Cat Program
The student-run nonprofit, the Cal Poly Cat Program, has been helping campus and community cats for more than 30 years. As the number of cats coming through…
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SLO Food Bank and Cal Poly Basic Needs combat food insecurity
On the fourth Tuesday of every month, Cal Poly students get in line on the Health Center lawn to pick up bags of free groceries from the SLO Food Bank…
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Margot Sinclair embodies their "Free Margot" era
After a summer tour that stretched from California to Texas, indie-rock band Margot Sinclair is returning to where it all started — San Luis Obispo, on…
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Concert recap: fakemink's chaotic crowd
Far from his hometown of London, fakemink — your favorite rapper, artist and teacher — made the Central Coast a stop for one of his first-ever headlining…
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KCPR newscasts: Statewide special election show recap
Listen to the November 4, 2025, KCPR newscast with their statewide special election show, featuring Reporters Fiona Hastings, Dylan White, Delaney Ridder…
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Statewide special election update: Student voters share election thoughts at the UU
At the University Union, voter turnout is starting to pick up with students coming in between classes or after class. The rate of individuals casting votes and…
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Statewide special election update: Cal Poly Democrats on Dexter Lawn
The Cal Poly Democrats club has seven student representatives on Dexter Lawn discussing Proposition 50 with voters. They are explaining why they believe voters…
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Fridaymap connects students through an interactive map of the community
Computer engineering sophomore Bowman Edebohls created a website to allow students to mark places in and around San Luis Obispo on a map and see what other…
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Breaking: Former Cal Poly administrator charged with lewd act on a child
BREAKING NEWS: Richard Ellison pleaded not guilty to a felony charge for a lewd act with a child under 14 years old, according to San Luis Obispo court…
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Cars & Coffee with Porsche and the Cal Poly Racing Team
Engines roared and coffee steamed Sept. 27 as Cal Poly Racing Team rolled into the Porsche dealership in San Luis Obispo for the Cars & Coffee showcase. The…
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SLO Public Library's annual Comic Fair uplifts comic book culture and local artists
The San Luis Obispo Public Library transformed into a hub of creativity for its fifth annual Comic Fair on Oct. 11, an event celebrating comic book culture and…
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National Transfer Week aims to support Cal Poly transfer students
The Cal Poly Transfer Center previewed the celebration of National Transfer Week, running from Oct. 20-24, with Transfer Career Day, an event aimed at helping…
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Thousands participate in second "No Kings" protests in San Luis Obispo
At the second "No Kings" protest of the year, thousands of people demonstrated against the Trump administration and in favor of Proposition 50 in downtown San…
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BA Start and Sunshine Poker League bring San Luis Obispo community together
Every Sunday afternoon, BA Start Taproom and Eatery hosts the Sunshine Poker League, a community-focused group that swaps high-stakes gambling for friendly…
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Sal Vulcano’s comedy show sells out instantly
Student ticket reservations for comedian Sal Vulcano’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) stand-up comedy show sold out in approximately one minute. Reporter Giselle…
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CalFresh budget cuts impact college students
Between federal budget cuts and an overworked system, getting aid for food and paying for groceries has never been more difficult. Reporter Makena Locsin met…
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SLO Pickle Festival 2025
The SLO Pickle Festival returned for its second year to Laguna Lake Park on Oct. 4, bringing pickle enthusiasts together to support Meals That Connect, San…
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TPUSA Cal Poly and local church host Charlie Kirk vigil
A vigil was hosted by the university’s Turning Point USA chapter and Active Church on behalf of the late political activist Charlie Kirk at Cal Poly’s…
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Cal Poly Baseball acquires game-changing technology
Cal Poly had become the seventh NCAA program to install revolutionary KinaTrax technology. With the help of the team's donors, this technology will give the…
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New coffee trailer is more than caffeine on wheels
SLO Rooted is a new trailer selling coffee in San Luis Obispo. Reporter Delaney Ridder talked to the owners and found that they're hoping to build more than…
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Kaffein's coffee menu keeps customers exploring
Kaffein coffee in downtown San Luis Obispo is a study space for students, and they're always looking to change up their menu. Reporter Cayden Tan has the…
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How one instructor transforms student fitness experiences
Cindy Burnside teaches a variety of classes at the Cal Poly Recreation Center as a student instructor. Reporter Cayden Tan took a deep dive into her journey.
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Brothers bring a slice of Turkey to the Central Coast
Lokum is bringing Turkish treats to San Luis Obispo residents and visitors. With the story here's Reporter Riley Sullivan.
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Women have less bathroom options than men at Cal Poly
In a survey from Mustang News of nine campus buildings, we found that men at Cal Poly have more than 1.5 times the amount of restroom facilities than their…