Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero. La mayoría de los perros son excelentes compañeros, pero no todos forman parte de la plantilla de un equipo deportivo de la División I. La mezcla de setter irlandés y golden retriever, Hercules, también conocido como Herc, ha impulsado el éxito del equipo de voleibol de […]
Author Archives: Chloë Schauermann
Rancho Burro celebrates World Donkey Day with sanctuary tours
Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary celebrated its first-ever World Donkey Day by opening its gates to the public, allowing visitors to tour the property and learn about the sanctuary’s mission to provide rescued donkeys with a better life.
Beyond the Summit: New trails and old favorites shape SLO’s hiking possibilities
As the summer hiking season begins, San Luis Obispo’s trail system is drawing more residents and visitors outdoors while continuing to expand to meet growing demand. Known for the amazing views said hikes have to offer, the city offers a range of hikes that vary in difficulty, scenery and accessibility. Not only that, but the […]
Meet Hercules, the four-legged beach volleyball ‘Director of Player Morale’
Hercules, an Irish setter golden retriever mix, has become the heart of Cal Poly’s Beach Volleyball team, providing morale and companionship to his owner, Ella Connor, and the rest of the team.
How Cal Poly students run ESPN+ live sports broadcasts
Cal Poly students are gaining hands-on experience in live sports production through the Ride High Productions program, which provides opportunities for students to learn technical and production skills and secure jobs in the broadcast industry.
Behind the rehearsals: Cal Poly Salsa’s road to Illuminate
Cal Poly Salsa is set to perform at Illuminate 2026 with a student-choreographed routine, marking the team’s second consecutive year back on stage after an eight-year hiatus.
Local birders find beauty close to home at Morro Bay’s Birding Festival
Birdwatchers from across the Central Coast and beyond gathered in Morro Bay over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend for the 29th annual Morro Bay Birding Festival, a five-day event featuring more than 260 birding excursions and workshops. From kayak birding on the bay to guided easy birding walks through local parks, participants of all experience […]
The FOMO In Greek Life
Cal Poly has over 4,000 students involved in greek life. For the students who aren’t greek affiliated (and even those who are), the challenge to find connection remains present. Reporter Chloë Schauermann talks with students who are and aren’t involved in greek organizations to see what drives the over-arching feeling of missing out.
‘No Kings’ protest in San Luis Obispo sees thousands protest Trump, discuss Proposition 50
The demonstration was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., and by 10:30 a.m., the downtown streets of Osos and Monterey were already packed with demonstrators. In addition to raising American flags, many participants held posters demanding the release of the Epstein files, voting in favor of Proposition 50, stopping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), preserving healthcare and opposing fascism.
Learn by Harvesting: How Brookshire Farms is Teaching Students About Agriculture
When fall fun ends at Brookshire Farms, the 4.5-acre corn maze becomes a classroom for Cal Poly agriculture students learning how to harvest. Brookshire Farms co-owner Shawn Callaway shares how the farm’s partnership with Cal Poly gives students real-world experience working in the field – literally. Reporter Chloë Schauermann brings us the story.
Cal Poly kicks off third annual “Out of the Darkness” walk for suicide prevention
Cal Poly Health and Wellbeing partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to put on their third annual campus walk to raise money and awareness for those struggling with mental health or suicide. Students and community members joined together to share testimonies, participate in a bead ceremony, and find support in one another in […]


