Queer students and alumni in San Luis Obispo are fostering a resilient community through drag performances and political activism following the federal rescission of Title IX protections.
Tag: Central Coast
Posted inOctober Print '26
Central Coast ecosystems brace for a super El Niño
Scientists at Cal Poly’s Center for Coastal Marine Sciences are preparing to monitor the potential ecological damage and habitat shifts caused by the upcoming strong El Niño of 2026.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly to host discussion on data center development at real estate event
Cal Poly will host its second annual Real Estate Day on Oct. 28, featuring a discussion on the economic and environmental impacts of data center development.
Posted in2026 Election
Who are San Luis Obispo’s House of Representative candidates?
Incumbent Democrat Salud Carbajal and independent Bob Smith will face voters on Nov. 3 to compete for the Central Coast’s seat in the House of Representatives.
Posted inWatch
Cal Poly Cat Program downsized due to relocation
The student-run Cal Poly Cat Program is working to rebuild and restore its capacity following a summer 2026 relocation to a renovated laboratory space that currently lacks running water.
Posted inSports
Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara Prepare for Historic Blue-Green Rivalry Night
Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara are scheduled to face off in their historic Blue-Green rivalry soccer game this Friday at Spanos Stadium.
Posted inGovernment
Assemblymember rundown: Who is running to represent the Central Coast?
The 2026 primary election for California’s District 30 Assemblymember has three front-running candidates, Dawn Addis, Shannon Kessler and Susannah Brown, who are all focused on affordability, housing and environmental issues for the local community and Cal Poly students.
Posted inListen
Outdoor yoga group thrives at Shell Beach, uniting community through movement
Shell Beach’s outdoor yoga group, founded by Shannon Bailey and now led by Mark McCormack, provides a sense of community and reflectiveness through yoga, with people of all ages being able to participate.
Posted inNews
Cal Poly’s annual Tomato Spectacular will feature 90 varieties for sale
Cal Poly’s Horticulture Unit is hosting the annual Tomato Spectacular sale on April 4, offering over 5,000 tomato plants of 90+ varieties, as well as basils, peppers and tomatillos, for $7 each, with proceeds going back into the horticultural and plant science unit.
Posted inWatch
Cal Poly Unicycle Club takes mountain unicycling to SLO trails
The Cal Poly Unicycle Club regularly meets on weekends to practice mountain unicycling on trails throughout the Central Coast, and encourages new riders to start on flat ground before advancing to trails.
Posted inWatch
How improv builds confidence and community
Improv comedy is a powerful tool for personal growth, connection, and mental health, allowing people to challenge comfort zones, build community, and experience joy through shared creativity.