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.
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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.
How Cal Poly students run ESPN+ live sports broadcasts
Cal Poly students are gaining hands-on experience in live sports production through the Ride High Productions program, which provides opportunities for students to learn technical and production skills and secure jobs in the broadcast industry.
Where printing history comes to life: Cal Poly’s Shakespeare Press Museum
The Shakespeare Press Museum at Cal Poly offers students, faculty, and community members the opportunity to learn traditional printing techniques on 18 letterpress machines, some dating back over a century.
11,000 students, one event: Morning on the Green redefines St. Fratty’s Day
Morning on the Green, a university-run event, has become a defining part of how students experience St. Fratty’s Day, providing a safer alternative to scattered house parties and drawing tens of thousands of students to a centralized campus location for a large-scale concert.
How house music shaped Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green concert
Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green drew nearly 11,000 students to campus for an early morning concert featuring house music, with student and nationally recognized DJs performing for the crowd.
Every continent covered: The engineering behind Cal Poly’s global roster
Hamad Mousa planted his foot on the hardwood, his sneakers squeaking beneath him as he rose off the ground and launched a shot towards the basket. His three-pointer bounced off the rim, but Guzman Vasilic – another one of Cal Poly’s eight international players – raced to the ball and collected the rebound. “Look at […]









