Live music is losing its sense of belonging in San Luis Obispo, and putting a noise ordinance on bars like Libertine only pushes it further out of the community. What other spaces are available for the arts and emerging house bands to debut?
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Shoot your shot: Why waiting for love is a waste of time
Our generation is plagued by hesitation because of the expectation that the right people and relationships we want will magically come to us. I hear a lot of people say, “The right person will find me,” or “the right person will come to me when it’s meant to be.” I’m tired of hearing these excuses.
Student drops out after seeing professor at Frog and Peach Pub
Ani Nazarian is an English sophomore and satire columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Monday Manure is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not […]
A college student’s weekend guide to the SLO downtown bars
Alex Ruther is an opinion columnist for Mustang News and journalism senior. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Once you’re 21 you’re no longer limited to house and frat parties, and instead can experience a new social scene in SLO: the downtown bars. There are so many […]
County closes bars ahead of Fourth of July weekend
To avoid large gatherings in a close, confined space, the county public health officer issued an order this morning for bars to close before the Fourth of July weekend. This order includes bars, pubs and breweries and goes into effect today at 4 p.m. through Monday at 5 a.m. Wine tasting venues and bars offering […]
Cal Poly alumnus opens new brewery in San Luis Obispo
With Oak and Otter Brewing Co., a Cal Poly graduate turned his passion into a business. “I’ve been brewing for about 10 years now out of my backyard,” Head Brewer and General Manager Dylan Roddick said. “I’m pretty passionate about it.” Roddick is a Cal Poly alumnus and former football player. He said he had […]
Who’s watching your drink: Students drugged in downtown San Luis Obispo
Students share their experience of being roofied in downtown San Luis Obispo and where they went for help.
A Look at SLO’s 21st birthday bar crawl tradition
Bull Sweats, Sexy Alligators and Taco Bell— a few of the many ingredients to a 21st birthday bar crawl.
SLO Brew welcomes students with cheap beer and a show
Despite an imminent move, SLO Brew is as popular as ever. Pint night, anyone?
Downtown’s best happy hours
Go hard at the bars, go easy on your wallet.
Firestone Walker: Tapping the local market
There’s no better time to brew beer — at least not according to Matt Brynildson, brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewing Company.

