Quiet hums, flashes from digital cameras and quick footwork filled the backstage moments before dances came alive at Illuminate 2026. Dancers arrived at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo early the morning of Feb. 21 to get ready in the dressing rooms. Performers touched up their braids, put on their costumes and shared excited […]
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Behind the rehearsals: SLO Breakers prepare to take center stage at Illuminate
Cal Poly’s SLO Breakers are in the final stretch of rehearsals for the annual campus showcase, Illuminate, hoping to challenge misconceptions about breaking and inspire the audience with their unique blend of structured choreography and improvisation.
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Pokémon, Power Moves, and Prizes: SLO Breakers host jam battle
The SLO Breakers hosted a Pokémon-themed jam session to celebrate the breaking community. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke with the SLO Breakers’ presidents to learn how the event was put on.
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Fire strikes San Luis Obispo Smart & Final on Johnson Avenue
A fire broke out inside Smart & Final Extra! on Johnson Avenue Monday afternoon. Employees and customers were evacuated as San Luis Obispo Fire went into the building. No one appeared to be injured at the scene. Smoke could be seen from the roof of the store. Smart & Final employee Kaylee Benting was about […]
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9 injured in roof collapse at St. Fratty’s Day
Four people were transported to local emergency rooms, but none were seriously injured.
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Greeks don't make deadline, all fraternities and sororities on social probation
Dean of Students Jean DeCosta, who represented the university in talks with greek leaders, said there were small clarifications needed that couldn’t have been completed by Friday’s 5 p.m. deadline.
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Victim fights off alleged would-be robber on campus
UPDATE: 3:45 p.m. University Police Department (UPD) chief George Hughes said the victim, who is not a Cal Poly student, is working with authorities in a multi-agency effort to track down the man who allegedly attempted to rob and stab the victim early Thursday morning. Based on the description the victim provided, Hughes said university […]
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Dead body found in campus parking lot
Update: The body found in the vehicle has been identified as physics freshman Osvaldo Ponce. The gas in the vehicle was identified as hydrogen sulfide. The gas is “colorless, flammable, extremely hazardous gas with a ‘rotten egg’ smell,” according to the Occupational Safety and and Health Administration (OSHA) website. Exposure to high levels of hydrogen […]