Downtown SLO’s Concerts in the Plaza series will feature a new band and opener every Friday from June 20 to Sept. 12, with a mix of returning and first-time performers, and will conclude with Brass Mash as the final headliner.
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‘Let us in’: Cal Poly’s on-campus St. Patrick’s Day music festival overrun
Event security collapsed before sunrise as thousands of students overran checkpoints and barricades at Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival. What began as a highly anticipated, university-organized music festival quickly unraveled into a morning of security failures, crowd surges and multiple off-campus block parties — demonstrating the ongoing challenge of […]
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LIVE: St. Patrick’s weekend celebrations
On-campus concert ends 8:50 a.m. Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival officially ends. Event staff begins cleanup of the area. ZHU leaves stage early; block party disperses 8:45 a.m. The off-campus block party came to an end due to strict law enforcement presence demanding students leave the area. Meanwhile, the on-campus concert has nearly […]
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‘I think my Uber took advantage of me’: Two Cal Poly students testify in assault case against ex-Cal Poly custodian
Two Cal Poly students testified in court Thursday, detailing alleged assaults by former Cal Poly custodian Angel Munoz Quintana, who is accused of posing as a rideshare driver to lure college-aged women into his car, where he allegedly sought sexual favors.
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What you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day 2025
With St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaching, Mustang News compiled an all-encompassing guide to the happenings, closures and resources available to students. Morning on The Green: A Mustang Music Festival A free concert event with headliners ZHU and Galantis will take place from 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Door open at 3:45 a.m., with student opener […]
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Illuminate 2025: The power of dance & culture
Celebrate movement, culture, and community at Illuminate 2025, Cal Poly’s biggest student-run dance showcase. From months of rehearsals to the final bow, experience the passion and dedication of performers as they bring their stories to life on stage. Featuring a diverse range of dance styles and traditions, Illuminate is more than just a show—it’s a […]
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Mr. Turtle brings sustainable soap refill station to PCV market
Mr. Turtle, a startup founded by three Cal Poly alumni, has installed a sustainable soap and detergent dispenser at the Poly Canyon Village Market, allowing customers to purchase liquid laundry detergent, dish soap and hand soap by the ounce.
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Cal Poly appoints Kate Murphy as dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Kate Murphy will serve as dean of the College of Liberal Arts starting July 1, following her tenure as interim dean since August 2024.
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly president urges responsible St. Patrick’s celebrations
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong submitted a letter to the editor before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Mustang News column referred to in this story can be found at ‘Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another […]
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‘I defy him’: Local community gathers in opposition to DOGE and President Trump
Approximately 100 locals gathered at Calle Joaquin and Los Osos Valley Road on March 5 to protest President Trump’s executive orders and the financial cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, with no counter-protesters present and live folk music playing.
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25,000 showers and counting: Local nonprofit provides mobile showers to those in need
Shower the People, a nonprofit founded in 2017, has provided over 25,000 showers to the homeless in San Luis Obispo, with their portable trailer offering water and electricity from local churches and libraries.