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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cal Poly's Unconventional Bathroom: A Campus Mystery Revealed
Cal poly is home to hundreds of buildings with distinctive and sometimes unconventional designs. A hidden gem on campus has left students mystified for years…
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Cal Poly's Gear Slingers Secure Spot in International Robotics Competition
Cal Poly’s VEX U robotics team, Gear Slingers, is qualified for this year’s international VEX U robotics competition happening from April 25 to May 3.
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Cal Poly Cat Program celebrated St. Patrick’s day this year; Here’s how
The Cal Poly Cat Program hosted its first-ever St. Catty's Day celebration on March 13 on Dexter Lawn. Reporter Riley Sullivan has more on how the SLO…
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Cal Poly’s Cinema Club: Creating a Community of Film Lovers on Campus
San Luis Obispo offers a handful of places where people can go to watch movies, but they aren't always easily accessible for students. One club invites the Cal…
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How At Her Table celebrates Women's History Month
At Her Table, a central coast organization dedicated to showcasing women-owned businesses in the food, beverage and lodging industry collaborated with local…
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Cal Poly’s first-ever hobby horse event
Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) hosted its first-ever hobby horse competition, where students competed in different categories using prop horses.
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Love Your Crown event
Cal Poly students receive haircuts from a Sacramento barber specializing in black hair care, in celebration of Black History Month. Reporter Jada Griffith has…
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Garden Beautification Day
Cal Poly students united with non-profit organization One Cool Earth to create their own garden in preparation for a new enrichment program opening in the…
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Rolling Loud Day 3 Recap
Reporters Jazmyn Chavez and Izzy Romero highlight Post Malone's headlining at Rolling Loud in Hollywood. Chavez has more on the 28 different performers that…
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Rolling Loud Day 2 Recap
Reporters Izzy Romero and Jazmyn Chavez recap Nicki Minaj's performance as she headlined Rolling Loud 2024. Romero shares more about the audience's reaction…
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Rolling Loud Day 1 Recap
KCPR Reporters Izzy Romero and Jazmyn Chavez explore what happened on Thursday evening of Rolling Loud 2024 and why audience members were upset after Kanye…