AVP is a worldwide phenomenon, but has a strong network though the prison system in California. According to their website, “Through an international network of local chapters, AVP facilitators — all trained volunteers — offer workshops in prisons as well as in the community for all who would like to reduce the level of unresolved conflict in their lives and the lives of those around them.”
Author Archives: Mckenna Rodriguez
Mckenna Rodriguez is a KCPR News and MNTV reporter. She enjoys crocheting, doing yoga and going on walks.
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From teaching math to joining the U.S. National Paraclimbing team: A Q&A with Professor Dylan Retsek
Cal Poly math professor Dylan Retsek secured a spot on the U.S. National Paraclimbing Team. A year ago, Retsek was an avid recreational climber, but after a chance meeting with paraclimbing champion Maureen Beck, he felt inspired to join the U.S. National Team.
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Cal Poly’s Student Dancers Perform in Illuminate Dance Showcase
Student dancers from a variety of on-campus clubs and organizations came together for the sixth annual Illuminate Dance Showcase. The showcase serves to highlight the diverse cultures and dance styles found around campus.
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Hearst Castle Prepares for Annual Holiday Twilight Tour
Located on a historic estate in San Simeon, Hearst Castle is a well-known destination on the central coast. Each year, the castle’s seasonal Holiday Twilight Tour gives guests a chance to see the castle lit up with lights, Christmas trees and other decor at night. Holiday decorations are in every room along the Grand Rooms […]
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A look into Deltina Coffee Roasters
Oceano’s Deltina Coffee Roasters officially opened their second location on Taft Street in San Luis Obispo. The store replaced the now shut-down Kin Coffee Bar that was previously at that location. Kin was closed after sexual assault allegations came to light about Kin’s owner, Julian Contreras, in April 2022. The coffee shop was soon rebranded […]
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Bruce Gibson ahead in SLO County Board of Supervisors race
At his election night party in Cayucos, Bruce Gibson wasn’t watching the news or checking results on his phone. He was shaking hands and thanking his supporters, offering them wine, cake and a night of dancing. The current chair of San Luis Obispo County’s Board of Supervisors, Gibson ran for the District 2 seat against […]
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“We believe in creating a woman-friendly world”: Hundreds gather to defend reproductive and abortion rights
More than 500 people attended the rally held by Women’s March San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, in support of protecting reproductive and abortion rights. The event held outside the San Luis Obispo courthouse was organized after a non-finalized Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked, potentially striking down Roe v. Wade – a decision that has protected […]
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Local clubs and organizations gather for the Earth Day Fair in San Luis Obispo
The nonprofit organization Earth Day Alliance, Inc., hosted their annual Earth Day Fair in San Luis Obispo on April 23. The fair took place at Laguna Lake Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and featured live music, an electric car show and local organization booths. Many were in attendance in support of preserving the environment. The […]
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San Luis Obispo’s Earth Day fair returns after two-year hiatus
Earth Day Alliance, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to protecting the environment, is hosting its annual Earth Day Fair on Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The fair will take place at Laguna Lake Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages. The purpose of the fair is […]
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President Jeffrey Armstrong approves Cal Poly’s College Based Fee increase
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong approved the Cal Poly College College Based Fee Student Aid and Learn by Doing Plan, according to a campus-wide email sent Monday morning. Academic Affairs first submitted this proposal in fall 2021. The fee only applies to future students who are starting in Fall 2022, not current students. This is […]
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Cal Poly Dream Center Food Cabinet provides healthy options to students
In a partnership with the Dream Center, Campus Health and Wellbeing has opened a food cabinet on campus located in Science Building 52, Room E-11. Similar to the Food Pantry also on campus, the facility will continue to provide resources for “historically underrepresented students,” the website states. This collaboration aims to give greater access to […]