The year was somewhere around 2017 and food and beverage journalist Jaime Lewis had just arrived at the garage of a seemingly “normal ranch home” in Arroyo Grande. But when she walked in, what she saw was actually a fully functioning dining establishment. Taking a bite of head chef’s Ricky Odbert’s cooking, Lewis says she […]
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The truth behind the tortillas
Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. It was hot as students tightly squeezed into the sold out student section of Spanos Stadium, having little room to move around let alone find their seat. Excitement erupted from all sections in the stands as fans from all over the central coast focused on the game while […]
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Undocu-week at Cal Poly
Two weeks ago, various virtual and in-person events were held to raise awareness of undocumented student issues, to celebrate undocumented student voices and to continue to develop stronger relationships with the Cal Poly undocumented student community and allies. Some of the organized activities included listening to speakers, writing down ways to support undocumented students and […]
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A look back at Standing with Survivors Cal Poly
On Wednesday Oct. 27, Cal Poly’s Women in Business and the Women’s Network hosted a talk at the University Union (UU) in order to speak out against sexual assault on campus. The talk concluded with a walk to the Poly Canyon Hills, also known as Architecture Graveyard, where recent sexual assaults have taken place on […]
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Therapy Dogs on Campus: A Paw-sitive Influence
The Alliance of Therapy Dogs is meeting on Dexter Lawn one Thursday a month for “Therapy Dog Thursdays.” This is in partnership with Cal Poly’s Campus Health and Wellbeing to bring stress relief to students. The Alliance of Therapy Dogs is a nationwide organization with around 50 members on the Central Coast. The owners train […]
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Scout Coffee on campus to soft open on Thursday
On a rainy Sunday evening in 2013, while driving through San Luis Obispo, Jon and Sara Peterson pulled over on Garden Street to take their newborn daughter on a walk through town. On the hunt for the perfect location to launch their coffee shop, the sight of a storefront with a “for lease” sign in […]
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Bandfest is returning to Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s campus is once again alive with the sound of the Mustang Band practicing for their upcoming events. On Oct. 30, the band will perform for its biggest event of this quarter –– the ‘Bandfest Returns’ concert.
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How one Cal Poly student is braiding hair from her dorm room
When psychology freshman Nailah Dubose moved on campus, she learned that there was nowhere nearby in the San Luis Obispo area for her or other students to get their hair braided, so she decided to do it herself all from the dorms. For a more detailed look at this story, go to kcpr.org
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Former Mayor Heidi Harmon on resignation and recent controversy
Is recently resigned and former Mayor Heidi Harmon a victim of online hate speech? In a sit-down interview at her home in San Luis Obispo, Harmon speaks to reporter Amanda Wernik about the recent controversy.
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Mustang Gameday: Men’s Soccer v.s UC Santa Barbara
Mustang Gameday is back! Mustang News Anchors Sofia Silvia and Gabe Arditti give you a exclusive look at “the biggest rivalry in men’s collegiate soccer,” The Cal Poly Mustangs versus The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos… Live from Spanos Stadium on October 16, 2021, this is Mustang Gameday.
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Overdose prevention kits: Narcan is now being offered at Cal Poly
Fifty micrograms may not seem like all that much, but a dose of Fentanyl that size can be lethal. Opioid overdose deaths and opioid emergencies are on the rise in San Luis Obispo county and nationwide, according to Health Educator Prevention Specialist Kirsten Vinther. Now, Cal Poly Health and Wellbeing is offering free overdose prevention […]