In February of 2023, Dr. Michael Whitt received the MLK Legacy Award at the Black Faculty and Staff Association’s Black Legacy event, which he was not anticipating. He was late to the presentation because he was helping one of his students. The award made him feel he was valued at the school, and that he […]
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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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“Playing in Unison”: A new documentary about the history behind the Performing Arts Center
On April 23, the Foundation of the Performing Arts Center hosted a red carpet premiere for the Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) new documentary, “Playing in Unison.” The night included a few surprises for the guests in attendance, including a new fundraising campaign and an “enchanted oasis” for students and staff to enjoy. There were many […]
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12 New Covid-19 Deaths in SLO County
San Luis Obispo Public Health announced on Twitter that there were 12 COVID-19 related deaths this week whose ages ranged from 30 to 90 years old. 35 San Luis Obispo residents are in the hospital with Covid-19 and six are in the ICU. In San Luis Obispo county there have been a total of 49,720 […]
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“I now feel the need to protect them”: National Geographic filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade comes to PAC Wednesday
National Geographic filmmaker and photographer Filipe DeAndrade is a person who wants to get to know his subject on a personal level. In his own words, “If it’s living, if it’s breathing, if it’s wild, I want to read its birth certificate. I want to have a margarita with it, get to understand it, and […]
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SLO Film Festival Postponed due to rise of Omicron
The annual San Luis Obispo Film Festival is postponed until April 26 due to the rise of the Omicron variant. The festival was originally scheduled for March 8-13. Skye McLennan, executive director of SLO Film Festival, said that the decision to push back the festival was caused by the rise of COVID-19 cases and the […]
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San Luis Obispo incentivizes shoppers to buy local
San Luis Obispo’s Buy Local Bonus program is back for the holiday season and shoppers can start receiving rewards now. In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, San Luis Obispo City will be purchasing $25 gift cards to small businesses and distributing these to shoppers who turn in $100 or more in receipts from businesses. […]
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Seven COVID-19 deaths reported in San Luis Obispo County
Seven county residents died from COVID-19, according to a Tuesday report by the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department. The members of the community who died were between the ages of 50 and 80. These cases bring the total COVID-19 death toll in San Luis Obispo County to 331 total since the beginning […]
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Mask mandate reinstated in San Luis Obispo County amid highest rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations
San Luis Obispo County residents will once again have to wear face masks in all public indoor settings as of Tuesday night. Director of Public Health Penny Borenstein announced at a briefing Tuesday afternoon that a mask mandate is a proven and effective way to bring down cases, as San Luis Obispo County has faced […]
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SLO County’s record shops ranked
With nostalgia over vintage cameras and clothes, the music technology from the past has also been making a comeback too. While Spotify music and Bluetooth exist, there is a rise in people who would rather listen to their favorite songs on records, cassettes and CDs. Outdated technology can tend to conflict with convenience and availability; […]
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A Creative Summer Guide to SLO County
Will you be in San Luis Obispo at the end of June for summer school, for the end of a lease or just for fun? If you are, here is a guide of some unique items to add to your bucket list: SLO Grilled Cheese Festival If you’re looking to support local restaurants, the SLO […]