Project RattleCam is a YouTube live stream project founded in 2021 by Cal Poly professor Emily Taylor and Scott Boback of Dickinson College, which provides viewers with a unique glimpse into the lives of hundreds of rattlesnakes living in a Colorado den, and is helping to dispel the harmful stereotypes associated with the snakes.
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Vellum furniture competition and exhibition welcomes 22nd year of student innovation
The 22nd annual Vellum furniture competition and exhibition featured 262 student-produced entries from Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, with the top award being the SPaCe Architecture Milano Grand Prize, which grants the winner the chance to attend the Salone International del Mobile, the world’s largest furniture fair.
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Women and nonbinary focused gym, Kismet Fitness, was 17 years in the making
Kismet Fitness is a gym in San Luis Obispo specifically designed for women and nonbinary people, offering a safe and inclusive space to prioritize physical and mental health without the pressure of the male gaze.
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San Luis Obispo Police issue record citations during ‘Halloweekend’
San Luis Obispo police issued 78 citations and 24 misdemeanors during Halloween weekend safety enhancement zones, with open container citations seeing the most significant increase, while public urination decreased due to portable toilets and long bar lines.
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Cal Poly students favor Proposition 50 in survey results
Some 70% of students surveyed by Mustang News said they planned to vote yes on Proposition 50, in support of temporarily redrawing California’s congressional maps. This compares to the 56.22%% who voted yes in San Luis Obispo County and 63.9% overall as of Nov. 7.
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Rescue and rehome: Cal Poly Cat Program calls for fosters
The Cal Poly Cat Program is calling for volunteers to foster cats from the shelter until they can find their forever home, providing a safe environment for cats and helping to manage the feral cat population in San Luis Obispo.
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National Weather Service issues wind and surf advisories for San Luis Obispo County
The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard issued wind and surf advisories for San Luis Obispo County, with northeast winds of 20-30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph, and breaking waves of 8-14 feet, until 9 a.m. Oct. 28th.
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‘You belong here’: Front Porch renovation had community in mind
Front Porch, a free coffee shop near Cal Poly campus, recently underwent a renovation to accommodate its growing student population and provide a more inviting space for students to connect and collaborate.
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Cal Poly professor works to add Latino representation to English building murals
Ethan Powers, an English professor at Cal Poly, was awarded a grant to paint a series of murals in the English building to emphasize Latino and Hispanic representation, but has yet to receive approval for a location to paint.
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Porsche dealership hosts Cal Poly Racing Team for Cars & Coffee event
Cal Poly Racing Team showcased their student-built Formula and Baja vehicles at the Cars & Coffee event in San Luis Obispo, where they were met with enthusiasm from Porsche enthusiasts and club members.
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‘Everybody feels like it’s their place’: Ebony Ethiopian Cuisine turns sustenance into connection
In Ethiopia, coffee starts with pale green coffee beans. The beans are washed in preparation to be roasted as neighbors and friends gather in whatever house is making coffee that day. Over coffee, life is discussed. Within this daily community gathering, people talk about what they need to do and problems to be solved. Feben […]