Finding parking in San Luis Obispo, especially for a Cal Poly student without a permit, is a daily struggle that tests your patience and creativity. Here’s a ranked breakdown of the most lucky and most desperate parking spots I’ve seen parked in, from worst to best.
Tag: San Luis Obispo
Room to roam: Cal Poly Cat Program moves to new on-campus facility
The Cal Poly Cat Program has moved into a new, larger shelter space that allows for more specialized care for its sanctuary cats.
Seven Cal Poly students win SLO CattleWomen scholarships
Seven Cal Poly students were awarded scholarships by the San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen organization ranging from $1,000 to $2,000
Residents protest Trump administration in May Day rally
Hundreds of residents gathered in SLO to protest the Trump administration and Elon Musk, collecting donations for those struggling from federal assistance cuts.
Almost Monday reflects on their tour and their performance at Shabang 2025
Mustang News reporter Sedona Harris sat down with San Diego band Almost Monday to learn more about their current tour and their experience playing at Shabang.
Community of Skate returns to SLO Film Festival
The second annual Community of Skate rolled into the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival at the Fremont Theater on April 26. Reporter Natalia Young takes us inside the celebration of skate culture and talks with the pro skaters featured in the night’s films.
Republican lawmakers criticize universities ahead of Wednesday hearing
In a House Republicans press conference held Tuesday morning, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said if university presidents do not denounce antisemitism or take serious action to improve campus climate, “They should be fired immediately.” This is one of many strong statements made regarding antisemitism on college campuses during her latest press conference, with some opponents […]
L.A.’s Garden Party reflects on their experience preforming at Shabang 2025
Mustang News TV Video Director Cassandra Garcia sat down with L.A. band Garden Party after their set at Shabang and asked them about their experience playing in San Luis Obispo for the first time.
SLO Film Festival opens with red carpet and Sundance winner
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival opened on April 24 with a red carpet, live jazz and a screening of “DJ Ahmet” at the Fremont Theater. Reporter Natalia Young covers highlights from the opening night and speaks to filmmakers in attendance.
Bob Mackie, renowned costume designer, receives King Vidor Award at SLO Film Festival
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Bob Mackie received a King Vidor award for excellence in filmmaking from the San Luis Obispo Film Festival on April 28 at Hotel San Luis Obispo. The award is named after prolific director King Vidor, whose career includes many enduring film classics […]
Why is seemingly everyone at Cal Poly so active?
Health is wealth. It’s a bit of a silly phrase but I’m a big subscriber to it, and so is everyone else at Cal Poly, or so it feels. It’s pretty bizarre just how physically fit people at this school are on average. Our students are on another level.

