Welcome to The Peak – reinvented. While still covering Cal Poly’s and San Luis Obispo’s arts and culture scene, it now takes form as a student-led advice magazine.
The Peak is your go-to guide for navigating Cal Poly with confidence, curiosity and a little bit of creativity. From essentials to finances, we hope to be the voice of support and help students by finding their needs and writing about them.
Sydnie Bierma, Peak Editor
I’m the current editor of MMG’s Special Sections, and now editor of The Peak. I think magazines can give students something to relate to beyond the news.
This edition, “Sh*t we weren’t told: The Adulting Issue,” will cover dorm essentials, drinking culture and an inside look on fraternity life. It will also cover more serious topics such as renters’ rights and navigating Cal Poly as a student of color.
Archana Pisupati, Editor-in-Chief
Whether it be a groggy closed-eyed bite of your overnight oats, pretending you’re a morning person, or a motivational Spotify daylist, we each have our own alarms to brave the day. Beneath a facade of a strong-willed and sleepy student, we are closer than it seems — hit with the reality of life. I hope you take something from The Peak, even if you’re not at your peak.
Jeremy Garza, Managing Editor
I’m managing editor for Mustang News this year, and even I get tired of reading the news every day. While important, it can be a lot of weight to carry on your shoulders. The Peak is designed to be different, a place for joy and creativity. I hope these spreads feel alive and brighten your day.
Kat Orozco, KCPR Content Editor
Journalism is all about uncovering the dusty corners that often stay untouched. Through The Peak, we aim to shed light on the complicated, ugly and sometimes embarrassing parts of adulting. I hope that each reader is able to find a piece of themselves in this edition, and learns a thing or two about the Cal Poly community.
Aviv Kesar, Mustang News Creative Director
Design is beyond how something looks; it’s how it feels to experience it. As creative director of Mustang News, I see The Peak as an opportunity to push creativity further, take risks and find new ways to connect to our audiences. The Peak is not meant to simply be read; it’s meant to be wandered through, finding moments of surprise, joy and connection.
Linnaea Marks, KCPR Art Director
As the art director for KCPR Cal Poly radio, I, along with Aviv, led the design for The Peak with the intentions of creating a fun, immersive and interactive experience for students to enjoy. So I beseech you, take your time with The Peak, a sometimes unserious creative outlet that observes the existential anxieties of college life.
For more stories from the “Sh*t we weren’t told, the Adulting Issue” check out the featured Peak section on our website.