Cal Poly students can go to the Health Center and receive counseling — but some are exploring a more unconventional outlet for therapy: horses. According to Sarah Stewart, an equine lecturer at Cal Poly, equine therapy is a treatment using a horse to help improve one’s mental, psychological or physical health. On Friday from 1-4 […]
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FAST X SFC student-run fashion show returns for a second year highlighting “evolution”
As spring quarter evolves, so are the designers of the Sustainable Fashion Club (SFC) and Fashion and Student Trends’ (FAST) Fashion Show. “Evolution” is the theme of the second annual fashion show put on by fashion-focused Cal Poly clubs this weekend. The collaboration began in 2022 when Fashion and Student Trends reached out Sustainable Fashion […]
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The Mindset Club challenges students to step outside of their comfort zones in a $1000 Easter egg hunt
After he blew up on TikTok under the handle @themindsetguyy, business administration freshman and president of the Mindset Club Justin Ho partnered with two sponsors to plan an Easter egg hunt on Dexter Lawn this Sunday. The Mindset Club will hide 1,104 little eggs containing $50-$100 across campus along with a grand prize egg containing […]
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Beta Theta’s third thrift event moves second-hand apparel vending from Dexter Lawn to Foothill Blvd
After being rescheduled due to weather, the fraternity Beta Theta Pi will host their third Beta Theta Thrift fundraiser at 1327 E Foothill Blvd from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on April 15. The fraternity is collaborating with 10 vendors who sell thrifted and used clothing as well as around 15 jewelry/accessory vendors. When Marcus […]
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How playing music helps students’ mental health
While some students use journaling, physical activity or art projects to help improve their mental health, other students like kinesiology freshman Lance Evensen turn to music as their outlet. Evensen said he writes music, “to categorize” how he feels. He’s been writing music for nearly three years. Comparing it to recording thoughts in a journal, […]
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Fremont Theater hosts themed dance nights, attracting an unconventional mix of audiences
Fremont Theater in Downtown San Luis Obispo hosts a variety of shows attended by different age groups of the community. While the theater debuts a diverse set of artists, they also are responsible for putting on different themed nights. Some of these themed nights include: Emo Night, Gimme Gimme Disco and Taylor Swift Night. Fremont […]
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Shabang Returns to San Luis Obispo with a new look and price
Shabang, advertised as the “full dose of the Central Coast,” is a local music festival that will feature more than 50 live performances across four different stages, on May 5-6 at Dairy Creek Golf Course. The festival was started by three friends from Cal Poly in 2014, featuring local acts, as a way to popularize […]