The loud roar of an LS engine inside the body of a 1988 Corvette echoes off a storage container in Cal Poly’s Research Development Center. The car is a project built entirely by Cal Poly students in the Performance Automotive Communications, Engineering and Design club, also known as PACED. The club was founded by mechanical […]
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Meet the club helping raise guide dog puppies
Students at Cal Poly are participating in the Poly Pups club to socialize and train puppies before they move on to formal guide dog instruction, while also gaining hands-on experience working with service animals and understanding accessibility needs.
New pop-up Villain Bakery is a creative outlet for this Michelin-level pastry chef
Villain Bakery, a new pop-up bakery in San Luis Obispo, is owned by Alex and Rusty Quirk and offers innovative and bright pastries, with a goal to eventually be open three days a week.
Rancho Burro celebrates World Donkey Day with sanctuary tours
Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary celebrated its first-ever World Donkey Day by opening its gates to the public, allowing visitors to tour the property and learn about the sanctuary’s mission to provide rescued donkeys with a better life.
Beyond the Summit: New trails and old favorites shape SLO’s hiking possibilities
As the summer hiking season begins, San Luis Obispo’s trail system is drawing more residents and visitors outdoors while continuing to expand to meet growing demand. Known for the amazing views said hikes have to offer, the city offers a range of hikes that vary in difficulty, scenery and accessibility. Not only that, but the […]
Meet Hercules, the four-legged beach volleyball ‘Director of Player Morale’
Hercules, an Irish setter golden retriever mix, has become the heart of Cal Poly’s Beach Volleyball team, providing morale and companionship to his owner, Ella Connor, and the rest of the team.
Why Cal Poly students started a club dedicated to soy sauce
The Soy Sauce Club at Cal Poly recently hosted its first event on Dexter Lawn, inviting students to participate in games, interact with club members and take home free soy sauce packets.
How two Cal Poly students turned dirty sodas into a SLO business
Two Cal Poly students founded Dirty, a booth at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, which serves customizable dirty sodas made with syrups, creams and soft drinks, and has since gained a following through social media and word of mouth.
Architecture students take on Design Village at Cal Poly’s Poly Canyon
Cal Poly architecture students participate in the annual Design Village competition, where they must design, build, and live in self-built structures for 48 hours while considering environmental factors and collaborating with other teams.
Cal Poly Downtown Store moves to new location after decade on Higuera Street
The Cal Poly Downtown Store has relocated to a new, larger space at the corner of Chorro and Marsh streets, continuing its nearly 40-year presence in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Spanos Stadium hosts Poly Royal Rodeo again after seven-year hiatus
Cal Poly’s 84th annual Poly Royal Rodeo returned to Spanos Stadium after seven years, drawing over 12,000 attendees per night and featuring traditional rodeo competitions, professional bullfighters, and specialty acts.







