A new makerspace on campus invites students of all disciplines in to turn ideas into reality with a variety of machines. Reporter Parker Cinque takes a look inside to see what’s on offer.
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Paso Robles Art in the Park reveals the possibilities for creative careers
More than one hundred artists and vendors gathered in downtown Paso Robles for the city’s biannual Art in the Park. The variety of creative businesses showcased beautiful art, original products, and a passion for their work. Reporter Kimber Draughon brings us more.
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Atmospheric river to hit SLO County Wednesday through Sunday
An atmospheric river is expected to hit California this week, bringing up to four inches of rain to San Luis Obispo County.
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Costumes and community: San Luis Obispo holds annual comic fair
San Luis Obispo transformed into a pop culture paradise as fans gathered for the annual Comic Fair. The event showcased the work of local artists and explored the growing comic scene on the Central Coast. Reporter Lauren Quijano takes us inside the celebration of comics and creativity.
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Fighting fire with fire: how a Cal Poly class is helping prevent fires
Cal Fire San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly, and California State Parks conducted a prescribed burn at Cal Poly’s Escuela Ranch as part of a vegetation management plan. About 30 acres were intentionally burned to improve fire safety, restore ecosystem health, and give students hands-on wildfire training. Students trained alongside state professionals and helped plan, conduct, […]
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Learn by Harvesting: How Brookshire Farms is Teaching Students About Agriculture
When fall fun ends at Brookshire Farms, the 4.5-acre corn maze becomes a classroom for Cal Poly agriculture students learning how to harvest. Brookshire Farms co-owner Shawn Callaway shares how the farm’s partnership with Cal Poly gives students real-world experience working in the field – literally. Reporter Chloë Schauermann brings us the story.
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Vinyl Revival: Record Swap Brings Analog Back to SLO
Music lovers packed SLO Brew Rock for the return of the SLO Record Swap, an all-ages vinyl fair presented by Traffic Records. The Oct. 12 event featured more than a dozen vendors, guest DJs, and keynote speaker Gene Aguilera, who celebrated the sounds of East L.A. amid a day of crate-digging and community. Reporter Felix […]
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Journalism’s excessive paywalls are leaving out young people. It’s going to kill the industry
I understand the need for paywalls in journalism. Everybody wants free news, but it takes resources to support the skilled writers who produce it. Excessive paywalls means journalism can’t reach those who need it most: young people.