The music softened and the voices trailed off during the moment of silence.This is how Lumina Alliance closed out sexual assault action month with their final event. In the first year of being back since the global pandemic left people homebound, new perspectives were shared in various events throughout April –– which is sexual assault […]
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Welcome back to Shabang: The San Luis Obispo music festival returns
The Shabang Live Music and Arts Festival returned to Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo after a nearly two year hiatus. The five stages attracted roughly 4,000 guests on Friday and 9,000 on Saturday, as well as 40 artists from all over the country. Audio by Sophie Lincoln The first Shabang was thrown […]
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Didn’t make it to SLO Film Fest? Here’s what you missed
Audio by Jordan Triebel and Nico Vinuela Filmmakers and film-lovers returned to the theaters in person this year for the 28th annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival after two years of an online format due to COVID-19. The SLO Film Fest showcased 121 films in the span of two weeks at locations across San […]
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Listen or Watch: Cal Poly Center for Service in Action hosts 20th annual ‘Change the Status Quo’ conference
Since 2003, Cal Poly’s Center for Service in Action has hosted social justice leaders, like writer and activist Angela Davis, and led workshops for its annual ‘Change the Status Quo.’ This year’s installment was on Feb. 26 and started out with a keynote address from Hoda Katebi, a Chicago-based writer, abolitionist organizer and creative educator. […]
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Watch and Listen: Kin Coffee Bar Opens Second Location On Taft Street
Although it may seem as if your local barista is there to simply whip up your favorite cup of joe for your morning study session or much needed pick-me-up, Kin Coffee Bar Co-Owner Julian Contreras believes there is more value in a barista to customer relationship. “You’d be pretty surprised how much you have in […]
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Listen and Watch: New Apartment Complex Opens in San Luis Obispo
The Summit SLO is a new apartment complex in San Luis Obispo and is getting ready for their residents to move in. On Jan. 27, this new complex held its grand opening at its temporary leasing office to welcome students and possible future residents. Audio by Jordan Triebel Although the actual apartment complex itself […]
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Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Cal Poly
Día de los Muertos, which translates to “Day of the Dead” in English, is a Mexican holiday traditionally celebrated on the first and second days of November to honor passed loved ones. This year, Cal Poly’s Native American and Indigenous Cultural Center put on its own celebration in the University Union, where various colorful altars […]
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Undocu-week at Cal Poly
Two weeks ago, various virtual and in-person events were held to raise awareness of undocumented student issues, to celebrate undocumented student voices and to continue to develop stronger relationships with the Cal Poly undocumented student community and allies. Some of the organized activities included listening to speakers, writing down ways to support undocumented students and […]
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Bandfest is returning to Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s campus is once again alive with the sound of the Mustang Band practicing for their upcoming events. On Oct. 30, the band will perform for its biggest event of this quarter –– the ‘Bandfest Returns’ concert.
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Wilbur-Ellis Launches Innovation Award for Student Teams from Cal Poly and Around the Country
The following is a paid advertisement written by a member of Mustang Media Group’s advertising staff. Cal Poly students can register to participate in the new Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award competition for a chance to win $25,000. The award was launched this year in support of Wilbur-Ellis celebrating its 100th Anniversary as a leading company in agriculture, […]
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SESLOC Federal Credit Union extends free and low-cost services to Cal Poly students
The following is a paid advertisement written by a member of Mustang Media Group’s advertising staff. On Monday, September 20, SESLOC Federal Credit Union (SESLOC) will open their newest branch on Cal Poly’s campus, located right next to Starbucks in the University Union (UU). The branch will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. […]