The CDC updated the guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals on May 16, stating that they are allowed to resume activities they did prior to the pandemic without wearing masks or staying six feet apart, except where it’s required by law.…
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Cal Poly students living in India reflect on recent surge in Coronavirus cases there
In India, death rates are climbing as the country suffers from a new COVID-19 variant and lack of resources. Mustang News’s Sophie Lincoln spoke with Cal Poly students who are living in India about their experiences as lockdowns remain in…
Music is back at SLO Brew Rock
Mustang Media Group is a student-run organization that encompasses Mustang News and KCPR. They collaborate to cover news, arts and culture for Cal Poly and the greater San Luis Obispo community. This article first appeared on KCPR.org. On Thursday, May…
Four Cal Poly alum create a reusable boba bottle
Tossing ideas to one another in hopes to start a company was a constant in Cal Poly alumnae Marcus Tjajadi and Edwin Cheung’s relationship. One November night in 2019, a call between the two would eventually lead to the birth of their startup: BobaWare.
Dial B For Bombast: Meet Bunkers, The Enigmatic SLO ‘Electric’ 3-Piece
This article was originally published on KCPR.org. Hot on the heels of their latest full-length “Exit Weather,” San Luis Obispo’s Bunkers recently gave me the opportunity to virtually pop into one of their practice nights for a brief interview. The…
Challah for a Cause: helping the community one loaf at a time
Joe Schneider grabs each edge of his homemade dough, kneading it in between his fingertips. Over and over again, he rolls the dough, until six perfectly formed lines decorate the tray. He slides the edges of these lines together creating…
KCPR Alum Spotlight: Mikaela Duhs
This article was originally published on KCPR.org. One last hurrah before they all had to face the real world – that is what Mikaela Duhs was embarking on with her college friends when she got the call that would change…
Home again: students navigate living with their parents through COVID-19
Kinesiology graduate Brian Ebisuzaki used to love visiting the Starbucks in the University Union (UU). He would always make a point to greet the employees and strike up a conversation about their day. After getting his drink, Ebisuzaki would walk up to the second floor and start a conversation with a friend, or even a stranger. All of that was taken away when COVID-19 hit, and Ebisuzaki found himself back in his parent’s house.
Los Osos 14-Year-Old lasers to create her crafts
By age five she was knitting. Now, at age 14, she is crafting with a laser cutter. For Los Osos student and crafter Zoë Hendricks, creativity comes quite naturally. Hendricks maintains straight A’s in all of her classes, while also…
Bands Eager to Revive Live Shows
This article appeared first on KCPR.org. Goth freaks, musical magicians, McLovin’ doppelgangers, hardcore punks and weekend warriors would let loose at any house, garage, field or ridge around San Luis Obispo before COVID-19. Up-and-coming “DIY” musicians haven’t played live music…
Cal Poly theatre department explores the meaning of “home” with new podcast
What is home? Cal Poly’s original audio play, “Shelter”, invites listeners on a guided exploration of their own homes to discover the answer. This student-written, student-produced, fully virtual production debuted Mar. 6 and is available on YouTube and Soundcloud, free of charge.