Pickle lovers gathered at the inaugural San Luis Obispo Pickle Festival on Oct. 5, 2024. Mustang News Reporter Jessica Carp takes us through the festivities.
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Taming Cal Poly’s turkeys
Turkeys are both loved and feared at Cal Poly. Reporter Jessica Carp introduces us to Benjamin Broudy, the student who’s taken on the challenge of training these notorious campus birds, while others share their run-ins with the wild flock.
How Cal Poly Handles 200,000 Packages a Year
Ever wondered how your packages reach you at Cal Poly? Join reporter Jessica Carp for an exclusive look at Cal Poly’s award-winning mail delivery process.
Cal Poly’s 82nd Annual Poly Royal Rodeo Wrangles Student Excitement
Student night on Wednesday, April 10th, kicked off the 82nd annual Poly Royal Rodeo Weekend. Cal Poly and Cuesta students flooded into Cotton Rosser Rodeo Complex to watch Rodeo team members showcase some of the events they will be competing in that weekend. Mustang News reporter Natalie Levesque tells us the work it took for […]
Students Gallop to Victory in Cal Poly’s First Hobby Horse Event
Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) hosted its first-ever hobby horse competition, where students competed in different categories using prop horses. Hobby horsing mimics traditional equestrian activities such as obstacle courses with hurdles and performances, but instead of riding on real horses, participants ride toy horses on sticks. Winners of the different categories received trophies, Cal Poly […]
Cal Poly football coaches revoke scholarship from soon-to-be father
Before going to a celebratory dinner in Morro Bay, Sidney Alter felt a strange feeling in her stomach. It was Oct. 12, her 21st birthday. She grabbed the most expensive pregnancy test she could find, and to her surprise, the results were positive. Alter had a lifelong dream of motherhood and was filled with excitement.
Exploring Ostrichland
Join reporter Jessica Carp as she explores one of the Central Coast’s most beloved attractions in our latest feature. Discover the fascinating history and unique experiences awaiting visitors at Ostrichland U-S-A.
Local festival brings craft beer, Cal Poly alumni to Central Coast
The San Luis Obispo craft beer fest has been held for more than a decade, bringing the regions best brewers—and a slew of Cal Poly grads who treat the event like a reunion—to the Madonna Expo Center. Reporter Cole Pressler visited the festival to learn more.
Cal Poly’s Student Dancers Perform in Illuminate Dance Showcase
Student dancers from a variety of on-campus clubs and organizations came together for the sixth annual Illuminate Dance Showcase. The showcase serves to highlight the diverse cultures and dance styles found around campus.
Butterfly sanctuary provides shelter to insects, community for humans
The Pismo State Beach Butterfly Grove is a popular winter breeding spot for a monarch butterfly population that’s been increasingly at risk in recent years. Reporter Cole Pressler visited the sanctuary at the end of the season to learn more.
Hearst Castle Prepares for Annual Holiday Twilight Tour
Located on a historic estate in San Simeon, Hearst Castle is a well-known destination on the central coast. Each year, the castle’s seasonal Holiday Twilight Tour gives guests a chance to see the castle lit up with lights, Christmas trees and other decor at night. Holiday decorations are in every room along the Grand Rooms […]

