The Mountain Air, a specialty outdoor retail store has been a part of the San Luis Obispo community since 1975. To provide more affordability and access to the outdoors, owners Josh and Lindsey Haring opened a sister store, The Switchback, at the end of August this year.Â
Author Archives: Sydnie Bierma
Sydnie Bierma is an Arts and Student Life reporter, a special sections writer and a journalism major. After she got involved in her high school newspaper, she wanted to continue her journalistic career with MMG. She is glad to be part of the team and loves to interview local community members. In her free time, she loves traveling around San Luis Obispo, hiking, camping, thrifting and trying different coffee shops. She also loves to read, listen to music and spend time with friends.
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SLO Botanical Garden brings back ‘Nature Nights’ for a second year
In 2022, over 9,000 people visited the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden for an evening of lights, art and nature, according to SLO Botanical Garden executive director Janine Stillman. This year the garden is bringing back Nature Nights, an immersive outdoor experience covering over eight acres of the garden, from Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. […]
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Goat Yoga and Boba continues to become one of the most popular free ASI events
While Cal Poly ASI offers many different workout classes anywhere from yoga to pilates, they also offer these classes outside and off the mat. Goat Yoga and Boba is a free yoga session accompanied by miniature goats and free boba from Sequel Tea. Students had the option of jasmine milk tea with boba or jasmine […]
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Students hunting for a part time job face challenges
One night while her mom was visiting, English sophomore Lizzy Stavros ended up on the hunt for Italian food. While she originally wanted to find a good restaurant with seafood linguini, she ended up coming out of the evening with a hosting job at Buona Tavola. Stavros, like many other Cal Poly students working to […]
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New temporary study spaces take over parking during Kennedy Library construction
On June 16, Robert E. Kennedy Library closed its doors until fall of 2025. To provide students with alternative study spaces, Cal Poly has set up temporary study locations — some of which include pre-existing education buildings, outside study tents and the old Crandall Gym. Parking lots C7 and H11, previously faculty lots, will hold […]
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Cal Poly animal science class hosts horse therapy
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 Â
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 audiencesÂ
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 […]