The 2022 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival will showcase six short films written and produced entirely by Cal Poly students. The student-made films will be screened at the festival’s Cal Poly Short Cuts showcase at 5:30 p.m. on April…
A San Luis Obispo art gallery says “Bienvenidos” to a new mural
“It has always been my dream to create a mural,” communications sophomore Gabby Perez said. After working for six hours a day for three days straight, Perez made her dream come true. Perez was asked to create a mural at…
Nassim: the interactive show with “audience members turned performers”
Imagine watching a performance for the first time and knowing nothing about the play. This is not an uncommon scenario, but there’s a catch –– the performer doesn’t know the plot either. The latest play making its way to Cal…
‘Returning to the theater:’ SLO Film Festival announces lineup
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has announced a lineup of 121 films it will showcase during its 28th annual event. The festival, held from April 26 through May 1, includes feature films, short films and music videos. “Returning…
A student’s guide to the understated spots on campus
Far out, in the undiscovered, cobweb covered corners of Cal Poly, lies treasures yet to be hit by the sunlight. While most of us attend campus here for four years, there are many spots we have yet to discover. We…
From Cal Poly to Fashion Week: Meet the student who doubles as a TikTok influencer
In the backdrop of a black box theater, models catwalk in luxe white, cream and black clothing and contrasting shining gold plated body armor and jewelry. Renowned athletes like Neymar Junior and Serena Williams and “Riverdale” actor Charles Melton were…
Cal Poly Drag Club returns with “Heartbreak and Heartthrobs” show
For their first performance since 2020, the Cal Poly Drag Club performed “Heartbreak and Heartthrobs” in the University Union (UU) on February 18. The night was filled with notable performances from five drag queens — Queen Curveball, Hurricane, Skinny Mocha,…
Student soloists to be featured at Cal Poly Symphony’s Winter Concert tonight
The Cal Poly Symphony’s Winter Concert features four works by Spanish composers performed by four student soloists. The concert will take place on Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Miossi Hall in the Performing Arts Center’s Christopher Cohan Center. …
A preview into “To the Hands”: Cal Poly’s Chamber Choir and PolyPhonics Winter Showcase
On March 12, Cal Poly’s PolyPhonics and Chamber Choir will be performing in a winter showcase called “To the Hands.” This production is different than previous productions because it will also involve participation from students in the Theatre and Dance…
Meet Dakota, the PACscot
Tim Seawell may work the typical carpenter job with a great crew at the Performing Arts Center (PAC), but his stagehand is someone who doesn’t actually have hands. Meet Dakota, the seven-year-old rescue dog who has made her home in…
Tribute to ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin to be performed at the PAC tonight
The Cal Poly Performing Arts Center will host “A Tribute to Aretha Franklin” Wednesday, March 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. According to Cal Poly, the tribute composer Damien Sneed “pays homage to the monarch herself with fresh renditions…