Quiet hums, flashes from digital cameras and quick footwork filled the backstage moments before dances came alive at Illuminate 2026. Dancers arrived at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo early the morning of Feb. 21 to get ready in the dressing rooms. Performers touched up their braids, put on their costumes and shared excited […]
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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: Hui Haumana prepares for Illuminate
Hui Haumana is performing a hula and Tahitian dance at Cal Poly’s Illuminate Showcase to share the storytelling traditions of Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture and challenge stereotypes.
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Where your fruit comes from: inside Cal Poly’s U-Pick Orchard
The Cal Poly U-Pick is a fully student-operated orchard that grows a variety of crops available for public purchase throughout the year. Currently offering citrus fruits like clementines and mandarins, the U-Pick allows visitors to harvest their own produce and pay by weight. Reporter Sedona Harris went out to learn why students manage every aspect […]
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From paper to installation: Cal Poly students build 10-foot art murals
The 10 Foot Line assignment in Cal Poly’s introductory art courses challenges students to explore the element of line within architectural space. Beginning with 2D contrast designs on paper, students then manipulate and transform that same material into large-scale, 3D murals stretching up to 10 feet long, displayed throughout the Dexter Building. Reporter Sedona Harris […]
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Trump to issue partial SNAP benefits following court order
The Trump administration is providing partial SNAP benefits for November due to a court order. The funding is being taken from a contingency fund meant for war and catastrophe and the lack of full compensation is causing stress and anxiety for low-income households.
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Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center holds annual zombie invasion run fundraiser
The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center held their annual zombie invasion run for autism on Saturday, October 18. The one mile and 5k runs help to raise money for CCASC programs. Zombies chased down runners and lunged at their flags, while the runners had to press on and see if they could make it to […]
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Cal Poly Rodeo hosts 5th Annual Break-a-Wave
Cal Poly Rodeo hosted their 5th annual Break-a-wave event in partnership with Outriders Presents. Break-a-wave is a fundraising event for the Cal Poly Rodeo team where they do a rodeo on the beach. Rodeo athletes participated in bucking and break-a-way events in Pismo Beach.
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FITS X SFC Fashion Show: Roots
Cal Poly’s FITS and SFC clubs held their annual Fashion Showcase on Sunday May 18. The show had 28 collections from 31 different designers. The fashion show showcases student designs that incorporate sustainable fashion. Mustang News reporter Sedona Harris spoke with fashion designers and models about their experience in the show. Courtesy video by Michael […]
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Almost Monday reflects on their tour and their performance at Shabang 2025
Mustang News reporter Sedona Harris sat down with San Diego band Almost Monday to learn more about their current tour and their experience playing at Shabang.
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Bob Mackie, renowned costume designer, receives King Vidor Award at SLO Film Festival
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Bob Mackie received a King Vidor award for excellence in filmmaking from the San Luis Obispo Film Festival on April 28 at Hotel San Luis Obispo. The award is named after prolific director King Vidor, whose career includes many enduring film classics […]