In a tightly contested quarterfinal matchup, Cal Poly fell 3-1 to the UCLA Bruins at the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, bringing their season to an end and reinforcing the thin margin between competing and advancing on the sport’s biggest stage.
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From Higuera Street to the finale: Florencia Breda competes for ‘Ultimate Baking Championship’ title Monday
The perfect recipe for a Food Network baking competition show includes equal parts sugar, spice, skill and stress. There’s a new show with exactly that, filled with pâte à choux, chocolate sculptures and ticking clocks. One of the competitors has been fine tuning her craft not too far away, in her pastry shop downtown on […]
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Inside Cal Poly Beach Volleyball’s preparation for the NCAA Tournament
Riding the high of a statement Big West Championship win, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball is heading to Gulf Shores, Ala. this weekend with something they haven’t always had in recent years: momentum that feels complete.
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The wild, wild Big West
The season standings have somewhat stabilized since the middle of the season, but there are still some very interesting threads as the season heads towards home.
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Introducing State Senator John Laird
California State Senator John Laird defends the Cal State system from proposed budget cuts, supports environmental protection and promotes the inclusion of younger voices in politics.
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Corazón Cafe’s Chingonas gallery honors ‘badass women’ through art
Corazón Cafe’s annual art gallery, “Chingonas,” celebrates Women’s History Month and empowers women by showcasing art from participants of all ages and skill levels, with the motto “badass women who inspire.”
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Here’s what viewers thought of the seven Cal Poly student-made short films
Seven teams of Cal Poly students debuted short films at the Cal Poly Short Cuts screening, which was part of the San Luis Obispo Film Festival, showcasing stories of connection, hardships and discovery.
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LISTEN: An interview with Tanner Schinderle
The KCPR News team sat down with political science junior and current ASI Chief of Staff Tanner Schinderle, who was recently elected to be the next ASI President. His term starts on June 15. News reporter Aneka Edwards spoke to Schinderle about his campaign and upcoming plans for the next academic year. Read and listen […]
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Underdog Cal Poly claims Big West Golf Championship
Sarah Yoo led the Cal Poly Women’s Golf team to their fifth Big West Championship, earning a spot in the NCAA Regional tournament, after two years of disappointment.
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Cal Poly to seek student input on year-round operations amid backlash
For the first time since the Year-Round Operations planning process began in 2023, Cal Poly plans to include student input. This comes amid student backlash against the proposed school year model, with many citing concerns about a lack of internship opportunities and housing. READ MORE: Majority of engineering students surveyed think year-round operations will harm […]
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Eight candidates take Pomona College stage for California Governor debate
Eight candidates will participate in the second California Governor debate on April 28 at Pomona College, discussing major issues facing the state ahead of the June 2 primary.