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How Morro Bay’s Outrigger Club brings new paddlers onto the water

by Rocco Brichler January 30, 2026February 9, 2026

Outrigger canoes filled the calm waters of Morro Bay as local club Pale Kai opened its doors to new members through a series of free demo days. Designed for both first-time and experienced paddlers, these guided sessions give participants the chance to learn the basics of outrigger canoeing while building community on the water. Reporter […]

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Garden Club Membership Doubles From Last Year

by Alisha Nazar November 26, 2021August 29, 2022

Cal Poly’s Garden Club membership has doubled since last year. The club has seen its membership grow from 250 members last year to 500 members this year. Club members consist of a variety of students from different majors, but the majority is environmental management and protection according to environmental management and protection junior and Garden […]

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SLOMotion Film holds third film screening “Climb On”

by Kailey O'Connell November 15, 2019August 29, 2022

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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Surfrider to screen student films at first original “Make Waves” film festival

by Kailey O'Connell April 17, 2019August 29, 2022

Armed with just a 16-millimeter camera and more than 700 feet of film, art and design sophomore Jo Anna Edmison spent her summer recording strangers surfing and skateboarding. On the sunny boardwalks of Venice Beach, Edmison began to piece together her original film, “Stoke Chasers.” In each dreamy, sun-kissed frame, not only does she hope […]

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Cal Poly students create a new accessory for your barbecue

by Kallyn Hobmann May 21, 2018August 29, 2022

Thirteen industrial technology and packaging students created the Cookout Caddy, a grill-side table to help when barbecuing.

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Annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival unites Central Coast birdwatchers

by Emma Kumagawa January 12, 2018August 29, 2022

The City of Morro Bay is a Globally important Bird Area and a State and National Estuary.

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Hiking is illegal after dark

by Kaylee Zaccone May 25, 2017August 29, 2022

Hiking Bishop Peak in the evening and spending the night in one of the “caves” at the top of the mountain has long been a tradition for adventure-seeking Cal Poly students. Many people brave the early morning to climb the trail and witness the sunrise from one of the best views of the city. However, […]