Cal Poly Drag Club’s Holi-slay show spotlighted drag performers, behind-the-scenes contributors, and an eager audience. Around a dozen winter drag performers pushed boundaries of social expectation and provided an interactive and energetic variety of numbers. Reporter Kimber Draughon offers us unique perspectives from performers navigating their journeys as drag artists.
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We need to make our gift giving traditions more sustainable
With an increase in waste during this time of year, it is important to know how to properly dispose of materials and consider more sustainable ways to participate in holiday traditions.
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San Luis Obispo offers select free garage parking during holiday season
The city of San Luis Obispo is offering free garage parking on select days during the holiday season.
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Cal Poly’s academic calendar may not consider all religious holidays
University calendars have deep ties to the history of Christianity in the United States, as well as its presence as a majority religious demographic. It’s difficult to imagine a college winter break that didn’t coincide with Christmas, or a spring break that didn’t include Easter. According to the Pew Research Center, 70.6% of Americans belong […]
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San Luis Obispo celebrates Hanukkah downtown
The San Luis Obispo community celebrated the first night of Hanukkah on Dec. 7 with the lighting of a public menorah in front of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and a march through the Farmers’ Market downtown.
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Hearst Castle Prepares for Annual Holiday Twilight Tour
Located on a historic estate in San Simeon, Hearst Castle is a well-known destination on the central coast. Each year, the castle’s seasonal Holiday Twilight Tour gives guests a chance to see the castle lit up with lights, Christmas trees and other decor at night. Holiday decorations are in every room along the Grand Rooms […]
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SLO Botanical Garden brings back ‘Nature Nights’ for a second year
In 2022, over 9,000 people visited the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden for an evening of lights, art and nature, according to SLO Botanical Garden executive director Janine Stillman. This year the garden is bringing back Nature Nights, an immersive outdoor experience covering over eight acres of the garden, from Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. […]
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Cambria Christmas Market detiene las ventas de boletos debido a controversia local
El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Mieke Esparza. El evento anual Cambria Christmas Market estará cerrado al público por segundo año consecutivo debido a preocupaciones locales de seguridad. La atracción popular de las fiestas estará disponible para los huéspedes quienes se alojan en Cambria Pines Lodge u […]
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Halloween during a pandemic: How students are celebrating and following COVID-19 guidelines for the holiday
Students will be forced to get creative this year for October’s annual Halloween celebration. Due to COVID-19, regulations have been enforced to ensure a safe weekend for students and residents alike.
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How two friends celebrated the end of Ramadan while quarantined
Cal Poly students adapted to California’s stay-at-home order throughout the month of Ramadan, culminating in celebration for Eid al-Fitr May 23, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Ramadan is a holy month and devotion during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is typically marked by community gatherings and sharing of meals at sundown. […]
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Some working students face limited time off during holiday breaks
Many students look forward to winter break not only for a few weeks without a midterm, but also for going home to spend time with family and friends. The story is different for many working college students, though.