University staff held a town hall on May 15 to discuss the upcoming Kennedy Library renovation beginning on June 16 — which includes expanding 24-hour spaces, installing air conditioning, adding a Starbucks, adding 300 study spaces and more. Kennedy Library will close for the next two years with plans to open at the start of […]
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Get a taste of central coast hospitality at The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo
Just off of Monterey Street and less than a mile from Downtown San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly, The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo is a one-of-a-kind destination that immerses visitors into the small town, central coast atmosphere. The Wayfarer is home to 100 private, collegiate-themed rooms. Each room features complimentary Wi-Fi, a personal workspace, a […]
Cal Poly alumnus brings Korean food to San Luis Obispo
Audio by Trevor Baumgardner When Cal Poly alumnus Matt Yoon first moved to San Luis Obispo in 2011, he said he immediately noticed the lack of Korean food. Having moved from the Los Angeles area, he found himself miles away from the nearest H Mart, a Korean-American supermarket chain, and more importantly, his mother’s home-cooked […]
Listen: the Morro Bay Kite Festival returns
Different kinds of kites were seen flying through the sky above Morro Rock Beach when the Morro Bay Kite Festival returned on April 30 after a two-year hiatus. Acting as an announcer and organizing the whole event was Regional Director of the American Kite Flyers’ Association Glen Rothstein. “I’m actually a serious kite flier. I’ve […]
Listen: Front Porch Coffee House Builds Presence As COVID Restrictions Lift
As California governor Gavin Newsom loosens COVID-19 restrictions, such as the recently-lifted mask mandate, many businesses and communities are able to return to what they once were pre-pandemic. Dominique Floyd is the associate director of Front Porch, a non-profit coffee shop and community hub for students of Cal Poly and Cuesta College, is one of […]