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Cal Poly's a cappella scene

Cal Poly is home to two campus a cappella groups, which use only their voices to create music. Reporter Layla Shuman took an inside look at the two.

Jan 19, 2025•2 min

Campus leaders talk student success

Cal Poly held its third ever Strategic Enrollment Management Summit last month. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez attended the Summit to learn how this event impacted staff.

Jan 03, 2025•2 min

Gearing up for adventure with Cal Poly Field Studies

The Cal Poly Field Studies Club is working to make exploring the outdoors easier for students. Reporter Giselle Espinoza found out more about their mission from the club's founder, Ethan Federman.

Dec 30, 2024•2 min

SLO Rotary Club partners with nonprofits for holiday fundraiser

The San Luis Obispo Rotary Club hosted a fundraising event this holiday season with nine nonprofit organizations. Reporter Evelyn Santa Rosa found out what this event had in store, from live music to a tree auction.

Dec 24, 2024•2 min

Sigma Pi advocates for mental health with music

Cal Poly's Sigma Pi fraternity holds an annual concert to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The "Hope Rising" concert also raises money for the JED Foundation, which provides resources for high school and college students. Reporter Mark Robinson found out more about what this concert means for the brothers of Sigma Pi.

Dec 16, 2024•4 min

Drag performers find confidence in campus workshop

The Cal Poly Drag Club recently hosted its first-ever Drag 101 workshop, offering students a hands-on introduction to the art of drag. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke to attendees about how they learned how to block their brows, experiment with makeup, and explore different outfits.

Dec 10, 2024•2 min

Olive harvest experience at Cal Poly

Cal Poly Farms wrapped up their first ever olive u-pick event to conclude November. Reporter Izzy Romero went to the farm to find out more about the community event.

Dec 05, 2024•2 min

Cal Poly Men's Soccer fall recap

The Cal Poly men's soccer team just wrapped up their fall season, reaching some milestone achievements. Reporter Mark Robinson spoke to players and coaches to get an inside look at their season.

Dec 05, 2024•3 min

Where art meets science: "Strange Birds"

The Cal Poly Dexter Art Gallery is hosting Heidi Neilson's "Strange Birds" exhibit until Friday, Dec. 6. Reporter Giselle Espinoza took an inside look at the display.

Dec 05, 2024•2 min

Julie Alpert crafts color and connection at SLOMA

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is now hosting Julie Alpert’s “Strange Magic” art installation until March. Reporter Talie Krantz found out more about what the experience is like.

Dec 02, 2024•2 min

Campus critters: Cal Poly's notorious turkeys

Turkeys are both loved and feared at Cal Poly. Reporter Jessica Carp talked to Benjamin Broudy, the student who’s taken on the challenge of training these notorious campus birds, and others with their own opinions of the wild flock.

Dec 02, 2024•2 min

SLO Breakers host Pokémon themed showdown

SLO Breakers is a club at Cal Poly that aims to promote and practice break dancing. They hosted their first jam this past month with a Pokémon theme. Reporter Lauren Quijano shares the details.

Nov 23, 2024•2 min

Dynamic duo of Cal Poly football

Seniors Elijah Ponder and Ethan Rodriguez have been leading Cal Poly football's defensive line this season. Reporter Ty Soria found out more about their dynamic and their history playing together.

Nov 23, 2024•2 min

An inside look at the Cal Poly women's rugby team

The Cal Poly women's rugby team strives to create a safe space for everyone, with inclusion at the forefront of their mission. Reporter Giselle Espinoza learned more about what this team means to its players.

Nov 19, 2024•2 min

Performing Arts Center turned polling station

On Nov. 5, Cal Poly's Performing Arts Center (PAC) was used as an official polling station for the general election. Reporter Layla Suman found out how this made voting easier for some students, including first-time voters.

Nov 14, 2024•2 min

Wine tasting meets adventure in Paso Robles

A Paso Robles winery is reimagining the traditional wine tasting experience. Reporter Riley Sullivan found out more about Cass Winery's activities, from archery to painting.

Nov 12, 2024•2 min

Election night from a student POV

For many Cal Poly students, November 5, 2024 was the first time that they could vote in a presidential election. Reporter Izzy Romero learned more about what students were up to during the big night.

Nov 07, 2024•2 min

Students share heritage and food at Cal Poly Culture Fest

Cal Poly's Multicultural Center held their annual Culture Fest last month. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez has a recap on the event.

Nov 06, 2024•3 min

Cal Poly students launch Bring N Out

A Cal Poly freshman tired of on-campus food launched a service that brings In-N-Out to students on Sundays. Reporter Ty Soria explains how this idea came about.

Nov 05, 2024•2 min

Behind the scenes of voting by mail

With election season upon us, people may choose to vote by mail. But do they know how their vote gets counted? Reporter Lauren Quijano explains how the San Luis Obispo elections office counts each mail-in ballot they receive.

Nov 03, 2024•3 min

Clubs bring sustainability to Halloween shopping

Thrift Cal Poly, The Sustainable Fashion Club and Her Campus Cal Poly hosted a swap and shop on campus. They promoted a sustainable alternative for students looking for Halloween costumes. Reporter Evelyn Santa Rosa has more on what this event was all about

Oct 31, 2024•2 min

Cal Poly volleyball's longest roadtrip

The Cal Poly volleyball team kicked off their season with a month long road trip. Reporter Ryan Giacomini talked to players and coaches to learn more.

Oct 22, 2024•2 min

Grape varietal shines at Cal Poly Winery

After wine grapes were named the highest-value crop in San Luis Obispo in 2023, this year the Cal Poly Winery faces a lower-yielding harvest, except for a grape varietal new to Cal Poly. Reporter Izzy Romero visited the Wine and Viticulture department to learn more.