As Halloween approaches, Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD) and the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) are preparing: More officers will be on duty and double fines are a threat. According to Cal Poly University Spokesperson Matt Lazier, UPD will handle Halloween the same as in past years, with extra officers on patrol […]
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How the Establishment and its 19 occupants are becoming a model for sustainable living
The thought of willingly sharing three bathrooms, one kitchen and a living space with 18 other people might seem like someone’s worst nightmare. But those living in the Establishment thrive off living cooperatively amongst a group.
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Flash mob at Farmer’s Market calls ‘Attention’ to voting
“What better way to collaborate than dance?” Women’s March SLO Coordinator Ellen Morrison said. “It’s much easier to collaborate these days if you don’t have to talk to each other.”
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Blue Water Task Force helps beach-goers know when the water is safe
Find out how much harmful bacteria is in the ocean’s weekly with the help of the Blue Water Task Force.
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How it all started: Debunking KCPR myths
When KCPR founder Alan Holmes decided he wanted to start a radio station, he searched all over campus with fellow student Jim Stueck for empty rooms to give it a home base. Their efforts fell short — no department would let them conduct a radio station in their storage rooms. After searching all over and […]
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Comedian Chris D’Elia sells out at Chumash Auditorium
Lines were out the door for stand-up comedian Chris D’Elia’s set in Chumash Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Students could be seen lining up as far back as the dumpsters outside of the Administration building (Building 1). The 38-year-old comedian, known for his cynical humor and energetic delivery, is notoriously candid in his delivery. D’Elia said […]
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More than 125 varieties of succulents sold at student-run ‘Succulentopia’
Five students from two greenhouses and a love for succulents resulted in the birth of the semi-annual Succulentopia, where students and faculty sold more than 125 kinds of plants Oct. 19-20. The idea originally stemmed from horticulture lecturer Mike Bush, who was inspired by “Tomato Mania,” a similar event held every May where students and […]
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Shabang: Shut the funk up!
T’was the afternoon of Shabang XI and all through Laguna Lake, vendors and artists were singing and stirring. But at the Funk Safari, there was hardly a shout as they danced to house. At the silent disco, guests were wired into headphones and danced away to house music in a jungle-themed corner of the festival. […]
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Meet the quirky characters of Shabang XI
Meet the characters of San Luis Obispo’s Shabang XI Music Festival on the premiere of Good News with Rachel Showalter.
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Cal Poly alum opens up about her life-threatening eating disorder
Her heart stopped beating at 27 years-old. Denise Solters, now 70, stares at the ocean at Cayucos State Beach with a level of appreciation unmatched by many.
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Reporter gets flu shot on camera at Campus Health & Wellbeing “pop-up”
Cal Poly Campus Health and Wellbeing hosted a flu shot “pop-up” at Robert E. Kennedy Library to administer free flu vaccinations to Cal Poly students Thursday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Annual flu vaccinations are recommended before the end of October, as the flu tends to spread more rapidly during peak months, from December to February. […]