Kyle Flora’s introduction to the music industry didn’t start in a classroom. It all began with an Ariana Grande fan account in middle school. What began as a hobby, over time, grew into something more — a fascination with fandom culture, audience behavior and the communities that form around music. Now, Flora is turning that […]
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Niche names Cal Poly No. 8 among California’s top party schools
Cal Poly landed at No. 8 among California’s top 10 party schools, according to Niche, a school discovery platform designed to help students “discover and connect with the best” schools. Niche determines its party school rankings using a specific methodology which it also applies to its “party scene grades.” The rankings are based on a […]
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Cal Poly awards $28K for hispanic-serving projects
Cal Poly’s Department of Culture and Institutional Excellence awarded 13 high impact mini-grants totalling $28,000 to support Hispanic-serving projects and programs for the 2025-26 academic year, including workshops, events and a speaker series.
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Inside San Luis Obispo’s newest thrift shop
Spencer Somma opened SLO Thrift, a new secondhand shop on Higuera Street, which partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is built on sustainability, community, and charity.
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Local shops join nationwide shutdown against ICE
Multiple local businesses in San Luis Obispo County will be closed on Friday Jan. 30 in support of the national shutdown organized by grassroots activists to stand against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while Field Day Coffee will be donating all of their profits to 805 Undocufund and Linnaea’s Cafe will be open only in the evening with a “pay what you wish” service.
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IN PHOTOS: The art of not being able to anymore
This is a love letter to Cal Poly’s exhausted. This piece explores burnout not just as exhaustion, but as a shared experience. Burnout is filled with small acts of coping, connection and care. It’s a reminder that even when we can’t do it all, we’re still doing enough. Most likely to romanticize burnout “It’s important […]
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HSI mini-grant fuels Chicano SLO Archive, preserving and celebrating Chicano history at Cal Poly
The Chicano SLO Archive at Cal Poly is using a $2,000 HSI mini-grant to digitize and catalog materials that highlight the histories and contributions of Chicano and Latino communities in San Luis Obispo, and to create exhibitions that engage diverse student curators and participants.
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New law expands child care access for Cal Poly students with dependents
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will provide students with dependents at California’s public universities with more access to child care information and financial support starting in January 2026.
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College of Engineering hosts British baroness and climate activist to talk about policy and technology
Baroness Bryony Worthington, a British environmental campaigner and member of the U.K. House of Lords, visited Cal Poly to share her expertise in climate policy and technology, and to encourage students to stay engaged in governance and collective decision-making.
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Pickle lovers gather at Laguna Lake for SLO Pickle Festival’s second year
The SLO Pickle Festival returned for its second year, drawing hundreds of attendees to enjoy pickle-themed activities and raise money for Meals That Connect, San Luis Obispo’s Senior Nutrition Program.
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AT&T joins Cal Poly’s 5G network in Poly Canyon
AT&T has joined Cal Poly’s 5G Innovation Lab, which will expand wireless coverage in Poly Canyon, according to the university. Certification for the network was completed Aug. 5 after testing by an AT&T approved vendor. The certification process includes performance checks and 911 service verification.