Christopher Rose and Santino Cattaneo are co-owners of SLO Barbers in downtown San Luis Obispo. They opened the barbershop to be a place for the community to come together and to create a safe space. The barbers have worked together for three years and decided to open their own shop last fall. After Rose and […]
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Illuminate 2025: The power of dance & culture
Celebrate movement, culture, and community at Illuminate 2025, Cal Poly’s biggest student-run dance showcase. From months of rehearsals to the final bow, experience the passion and dedication of performers as they bring their stories to life on stage. Featuring a diverse range of dance styles and traditions, Illuminate is more than just a show—it’s a […]
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‘I defy him’: Local community gathers in opposition to DOGE and President Trump
Approximately 100 locals gathered at Calle Joaquin and Los Osos Valley Road on March 5 to protest President Trump’s executive orders and the financial cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, with no counter-protesters present and live folk music playing.
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25,000 showers and counting: Local nonprofit provides mobile showers to those in need
Shower the People, a nonprofit founded in 2017, has provided over 25,000 showers to the homeless in San Luis Obispo, with their portable trailer offering water and electricity from local churches and libraries.
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SLO Craft Beer Festival brings local breweries and community together
The annual SLO Craft Beer Festival brought together local breweries, food vendors, and beer lovers for a day of tastings, live music, and community fun at the Madonna Exposition Center. From first-time attendees to seasoned craft beer enthusiasts, the festival offered something for everyone—including exclusive brews, interactive activities, and a chance for small businesses to […]
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More than a salon: Texture is a cultural hub celebrating Black hair and identity
In downtown San Luis Obispo, Texture is more than just a hair salon — it’s a space where Black beauty is celebrated and nurtured. Tamesha Lee has been a regular customer since the salon first opened in the summer of 2023. She said that one of the first things she did before arriving in San […]
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Inside Cal Poly’s Furry Club
Students in Cal Poly’s new furry club are aiming to create a safe space for students interested in the furry community. After many years of being an unofficial group for Cal Poly students and alumni, students decided to register the club with the university, according to Trev, a co-president of the club. Trev and a […]
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‘Rhythms of Resilience’ celebrates Black History Month through dance
This past weekend, the College of Liberal Arts Student Diversity Committee hosted a dance workshop in honor of Black History Month called ‘Rhythms of Resilience.’ Reporter Emmy Burrus spoke to some of the instructors and an event organizer to find out which dances they taught.
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In the Field: Cal Poly Field-Geology students explore stratigraphy of Carrizo Plain
Cal Poly geology students traveled to Carrizo Plain National Monument to study the 50-million-year-old rock formations in Powerline Canyon. Through hands-on fieldwork, they measured and described rock layers, using stratigraphy to piece together the region’s geological history. By analyzing particle size and bed thickness, students gained a deeper understanding of how the Central Coast landscape […]
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On the edge of Dexter: An inside look at Cal Poly’s ROTC annual repelling event
Cal Poly Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets held their annual repelling lesson on the side of the Dexter building. Mustang News reporter Fiona Hastings shows us how cadets trained and what it meant to them.
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Mycologist discusses California’s mushroom diversity at SLO Botanical Garden
Mycologist and author Christian Schwarz visited the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden on Feb. 7 to deliver a lecture on the state of fungi in California, highlighting recent findings from the California Fungal Diversity Survey.