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 […]
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 […]
‘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.
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 […]
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.
Neighborhood livability announced as new city priority
The council identified six major city goals, including “Housing and Neighborhood Livability — healthy, safe and affordable.”
Honoring the past and inspiring the future: Cal Poly celebrates Black History Month
The Black Academic Excellence Center held its annual Black History Month kickoff. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke with attendees about what the event means for them.
Students protest against immigration policies, bring music and dance to Dexter Lawn
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Students took over Dexter Lawn in protest of recent deportation mandates from the federal government on Feb. 7. The protest, “Sit in Solidarity,” was organized by Amirah Gutierrez, a journalism sophomore and co-director of external affairs for Latinx Business Student Association. An arrangement […]
Cal Poly Equestrian Team places first and second at regional Western horse shows
13 CPET riders competed, showcasing their skills as they were judged on their riding position and control over their horse’s gait.
‘More than just a concert’: Local restaurant hosts benefit concert for LA wildfire relief
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. San Luis Obispo’s Rod & Hammer Rock restaurant turned up the volume on Sunday for Songs of Solace, a sold-out benefit concert raising money for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. In collaboration with SLO Brew, the eight-hour event featured nine local bands and […]

