The Black Student Union at Cal Poly has been working to preserve Black history on campus through the documentation of the organization’s history and the hosting of events such as the African Black Coalition Conference, while also providing resources and support for Black students.
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La semana de Bach de Cal Poly demuestra música e instrumentos históricos
Find the English version here. Traducido por Addie Uhl. Mientras los de Cal Poly están en prisa en el quarter de invierno, los estudiantes, la facultad y los obreros celebran la semana de Bace. Este año, la semana de Bach duró del 22 de enero hasta el 24, que tenía clases magistrales y espectáculos que […]
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Cal Poly Partners working to bring EBT to Hilltop market in PCV
Cal Poly Partners is working to get Hilltop, the grocery market at Poly Canyon Village, approved to accept EBT by the start of spring quarter, after rebranding from Poly Canyon Village Market.
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Club sports teams fear field damage from St. Patrick’s Day music festival
Club sports athletes at Cal Poly are concerned about the damage to the fields caused by the Mustang Music Festival, which will double in capacity this year, and are worried about the lack of practice space for teams affected by the festival.
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LISTEN: Cal Poly’s Bach Week showcases historical music and instruments
As Cal Poly is rushing through its winter quarter, students, faculty and staff celebrate Bach Week. This year’s Bach Week ran Jan. 22-24, consisting of masterclasses and performances that are devoted to the exploration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries, all while using replicas of instruments from the historical time. Bach […]
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LISTEN: Volunteers join forces to grow San Luis Obispo’s urban forest and combat climate change
More than 70 volunteers gathered at a Johnson Open Space in San Luis Obispo with a shared goal of getting as many trees in the ground as possible before lunchtime on Feb. 7. The event, marked by the steady sound of shovels breaking soil, was part of an ongoing community effort to expand the region’s […]
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Behind the scenes of United Movement’s production and preparation for Illuminate 2026
It’s nearly midnight at Cal Poly, but at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) loading docks, the music hasn’t stopped. Illuminate, Cal Poly’s largest student-run dance showcase hosted by the dance team, United Movement, brings together dozens of performers representing diverse cultures for two shows on the PAC stage. While audiences see a polished production, the […]
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Cal Poly Salsa Club: An inclusive space for all dancing levels
Located on campus in Building 5, room 225, many students are taking on a new hobby and immersing themselves in the art of salsa dancing. Biochemistry sophomore Emma De La Torre followed her roommate to the Cal Poly Salsa Club for the first time. “Three hours basically went by, like water,” she said. “It was […]
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Dance and determination: Inside United Movement’s intense ‘Hell Week’
As temperatures sink into the low 40’s mid-February, San Luis Obispo becomes a ghost town, with students and locals alike relishing in the luxury known as centralized heating. However, in the University Union Plaza, the steady thump of bass and synchronized footsteps wore on and on, with the echoes lasting until the early morning hours. […]
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Libertine Brewing Company keeps live music permit despite noise complaints
San Luis Obispo has upheld Libertine Brewing Company’s permit to host live music events, with only minor modifications to the permit, after a noise complaint was filed.
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Black Student Union is returning to its roots of political activism
Cal Poly’s Black Student Union is shifting towards political activism after being inspired by the Afrikan Black Coalition Conference, and is striving to make Black voices heard on campus and in the community.