Every Tuesday, students line up by the dozens, chattering, laughing and preparing their selections for the evening. “It’s close to campus, everybody loves it,” third-year architecture major Tyler Craven said, alongside his roommate and friend. Taqueria San Miguel is a staple in the Cal Poly community, serving as a local hotspot for the beloved Taco […]
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New food-delivery robots come to Cal Poly
Audio story by Gabby Gerster Cal Poly is partnering with AV Ride to bring new Grubhub robots to campus. In fall 2024, Cal Poly Dining partnered with Starship Technologies and Grubhub to bring food-delivery robots to campus. READ MORE: Food-delivery robots set to distribute food deliveries to Cal Poly community As of June 2026, Starship […]
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Students manage early grape harvest for Cal Poly wine production
Cal Poly students are gaining hands-on experience in the meticulous process of making wine following an early grape harvest at the university’s Center for Wine and Viticulture.
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Paint the Plaza brings chalk art and community back to Mission Plaza
The Paint the Plaza community chalk-art festival recently took place at Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo, reviving a former tradition to bring together local artists, families, and businesses.
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Activists Protest Chevron over Its Role in Israel’s Natural Gas Industry
Protesters in San Luis Obispo joined a global boycott of Chevron to demonstrate against the company’s involvement in Israel’s natural gas industry and express solidarity with Palestine.
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Downtown San Luis Obispo movie theater closed temporarily amid renovations
Audio story by Gabby Gerster. The Movie Experience SLO announced they will be temporarily closed until further notice due to its snack bar renovations, according to their Instagram. The theater will reopen in time for the holiday season, according to their Instagram. The only showtimes available on the theater’s website are Oct. 3 for a […]
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Madonna Inn Honors Dolly Parton with Tribute and Steak House Special
Fans and celebrities around the world have been paying tribute to Dolly Parton following her death. Known as the “Queen of Country,” Parton was adored for her music, cultural influence, and philanthropy. What fans in San Luis Obispo may not know, however, is how much Alex Madonna, founder of the iconic Madonna Inn, adored her. […]
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🎙️THE ROUNDUP: The Exit Interview
For the final episode of The Roundup podcast, Archana Pisupati and Fiona Hastings, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and KCPR News Director, sat down with all of the student managers from the 2025-26 school year for the Exit Interview. Find some of the words this year’s manager’s used to describe their year working in MMG! […]
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Cal Poly Basketball players overcome walk-on status to excel
For most college athletes, the guarantee of playing time and scholarship money when joining a Division-1 program is never a given. For Cal Poly women’s basketball sophomore and business administration major, Avery Knapp, none of that was promised. Instead, Knapp’s journey began as a walk-on, a role she said many people misunderstand. “People see being […]
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Ichimi Daiko brings Japanese drumming tradition to Cal Poly
The sound of drumming filled Cal Poly’s University Union as Ichimi Daiko returned to campus for the first time in nearly a decade. Hosted by Cal Poly’s International Center in collaboration with the Japanese Student Association and other campus partners, the performance celebrated Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month as well as the end of […]
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Cal Poly opens Mustang Commons, a hub for cultural and academic support
Cal Poly officially named its newest student space Mustang Commons, bringing several cultural and academic support centers under one roof. Located near North Perimeter Road and Safety Way East, the building now houses the Latinx Center for Academic Success and Achievement (LA CASA), the Black Academic Excellence Center, TRIO Achievers, Cal Poly Scholars and the […]