When Mayela Fernandez used to visit the Caribbean with her family, she witnessed the effects of sargassum, a decomposing seaweed that releases toxic chemicals into the air. Piles of decaying brown seaweed stretched across the shore, filling the air with a noticeable stench. Since 2011, several coastal zones from Cancun to Havana to Miami have […]
Author Archives: Kimber Draughon
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Cal Poly’s College Corps secures $20M funding, boosting student fellowships
Agricultural management junior Angel Guerrero joined College Corps last year and currently volunteers at City Farm SLO. “Whatever work I’m doing, whatever project I’m helping with, it is not just for the benefit of myself or the person that’s in charge of me, but it’s for the benefit of a bigger community,” Guerrero said. College […]
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Cal Poly Partners expands Technology Park with new collaborative facility
Cal Poly Technology Park has completed the second phase of its $12.2 million expansion with the opening of a new 16,200-square-foot building, which is intended to foster collaboration between students and industry partners and provide opportunities for job experience.
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Inside Illuminate: Cal Poly’s annual celebration of culture and dance
Illuminate returned to Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center, bringing together cultural clubs and dance organizations from across campus to share cultural heritage and creative expression in a high-energy student-run dance showcase.
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Behind the rehearsals: MERGE gets ready for Illuminate
Cal Poly’s MERGE Dance Club is preparing to showcase two contrasting pieces at Illuminate, bringing together students from a wide range of majors and dance backgrounds to demonstrate their artistic range and collaborative spirit.
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How improv builds confidence and community
Improv comedy is a powerful tool for personal growth, connection, and mental health, allowing people to challenge comfort zones, build community, and experience joy through shared creativity.
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Cal Poly Football adds five more high school recruits on second national signing day
Cal Poly Football signed five new recruits from high schools across California during the second national signing period, including two defensive linemen, one offensive lineman, a kicker and a receiver.
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Community feedback sought for Foothill Boulevard safety improvements
The Foothill Complete Streets Project in San Luis Obispo is seeking input from the 20,000 drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who use Foothill Boulevard daily to improve safety measures and accessibility, with an online survey open until March 17.
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How four Cal Poly students built a band from a parking garage
What started as casual jam sessions in Cal Poly parking garages has grown into a rising presence in the campus music scene. Representative SLO is a four-member student band made up of musicians from diverse academic and musical backgrounds, united by a shared love of live performance and collaboration. From violin and piano to guitar, […]
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California Supreme Court denies Paul Flores’ appeal in conviction
Paul Flores’ second appeal to his conviction for the first-degree murder of Kristin Smart was denied by the California Supreme Court, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Wednesday in a press release. Flores filed the petition to the California Court of Appeals for review in July 2025, attempting to reverse his charge […]
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Dancing, lip-syncing, and serving: Drag Club’s Holi-slay Show
Cal Poly Drag Club’s Holi-slay show spotlighted drag performers, behind-the-scenes contributors, and an eager audience. Around a dozen winter drag performers pushed boundaries of social expectation and provided an interactive and energetic variety of numbers. Reporter Kimber Draughon offers us unique perspectives from performers navigating their journeys as drag artists.