The sprawling hills are bright green, the beaches are sparkling and covered with groups of excited college students and San Luis Obispo’s natural excursions are especially popular at this time of year. It’s almost spring in San Luis Obispo. The city has a major hiking culture and recently the City of San Luis Obispo Ranger […]
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The ultimate SLO grad weekend bucketlist
Erin Yarwood is a journalism senior and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Graduation weekend marks the end of an era. It’s the celebration you’ve been waiting for, or the one you’ve been dreading. Either way, it’s a big deal and […]
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Reconnecting to your inner-child through nature: A how-to guide
I have distinct memories of being outside as a child. Growing up in San Diego, my family and I had the pleasure of having the mountains and the beach at our disposal whenever we felt antsy from a week of working and going to school. I loved spending time in my garden after school because […]
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How to make the most of spring in SLO
Shelbi Sullaway is a mechanical engineering junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. San Luis Obispo is a town that can get boring at times. You hear it all the time: college kids driven crazy by the feeling of running out of things to do. […]
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Thinking outside the box: Local artist finds inspiration from California’s natural aesthetic
A few steps away from Cal Poly’s Scout Coffee location, four electrical boxes sit lonely on the tanbark for the campus community to see. Local Central Coast artist Oscar Pearson set out to beautify the campus by painting the utility boxes to represent the land upon which the university rests. “It’s been nice to see […]
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SLOMotion Film holds third film screening “Climb On”
Climbers and non-climbers alike gathered in Mission Plaza Saturday, Nov. 9 to watch “Climb On,” a SLOMotion Film series of six short films all inspired by rock climbing. Although “climb” is in the screening’s name, the topics of each film ranged from exploring nature to climate change. “In one night you’re going to see six […]
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Going for the ‘Gram
Think twice before rushing to get a shot at the latest Instagram fad: it may be causing more harm than you think.
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Forever Stoked: 20 years of sharing nature and positivity through art
Charlie Clingman and Chris Pedersen founded Forever Stoked through their shared passion of surfing and art.
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Annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival unites Central Coast birdwatchers
The City of Morro Bay is a Globally important Bird Area and a State and National Estuary.
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Ready to Rock: Unique geology of Central Coast inspires business ventures and hobbies
From the soft touch of sand on Pismo Beach to the crisp smell of the trees in the Los Padres National Forest, the Central Coast is an enriched area filled with an abundance of natural resources. San Luis Obispo community members take advantage of the Central Coast’s unique environment, developing hobbies and interests based on […]
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One roof, four wheels, endless travel: Adventures on the Denali Bus
Two Cal Poly students transformed a school bus into an on-and-off home.