When nuclear operator Heather Hoff started hearing rumors that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) would not be renewing their license at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant back in 2016, she knew she had to speak up and share what…
Central Coast Veterans Museum highlights Women in the Military
The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum finally got to celebrate Veteran’s Day in person after being closed in 2020. This year, they had a special exhibit in store. The Women in Military exhibit was on full display for the Veteran’s…
Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Cal Poly
Día de los Muertos, which translates to “Day of the Dead” in English, is a Mexican holiday traditionally celebrated on the first and second days of November to honor passed loved ones. This year, Cal Poly’s Native American and Indigenous…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
From 1994 to 2021: San Luis Obispo’s new mayor says she’s in it for the students
Running as Cal Poly’s ASI student body President in 1994, Erica A. Stewart’s campaign slogan was “Help Students Help Themselves.” In 2021, that is still an important part of Stewart’s mission, only she isn’t a student body president anymore –…