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EDM artists make splashes in October

Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist. October has come and gone, and some great new albums were released, especially in the electronic dance music (EDM) genre. In the same tradition as my other album reviews,…

Fighting decibels with decibels: music festival aims to raise awareness about seismic testing

Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Music and nature will join hands this Sunday when the Citizens Opposing Acoustic Seismic Testing (COAST) alliance hosts the “S.O.S. Save Our Seas” music festival in Morro Bay. The festival is an effort “to give…

How dry is Cal Poly?

Samantha Sullivan samanthasullivan.md@gmail.com As most are well aware, Cal Poly does not allow students to drink on campus. University policy says Cal Poly is a dry campus. However, exceptions can be found for special events, university housing and programs. Vice…

Annual literary magazine turning pens

Cal Poly’s award-winning annual literary magazine “Byzantium” serves as a stepping-stone for serious writers, English professor and “Byzantium” adviser Kevin Clark said. The magazine has turned out award-winning and published poets and fiction writers since its beginning. The magazine began…

Green fruit green booze: avocado and margarita lovers rejoice

Morro Bay’s sixth annual Avocado and Margarita Festival celebrates agriculture in the area, CEO of the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Craig Schmidt said. He’s heard from more than one planter that the avocados grown here are the best on…

Mustang Band freshmen march to a different beat of WOW

While the majority of freshman will spend their WOW week playing name games, surfing or kayaking, the Mustang Band WOWies are up at 7 a.m. for band camp, rehearsing for their first gig.

‘Confessions of a Love Junkie’ returns by popular demand

It’s like flicking on a light switch, co-creator and co-director of “Confessions of a Love Junkie” Zheila Pouraghabagher said. Once the shine circle is complete, she’s ready to perform; it’s go time. In two weeks, San Luis Obispo sees the…

Meet the Multicultural Center: A source of knowledge and fun

An introduction to Cal Poly’s center for culture and diversity.

A flavor of club for every taste

Anyone will tell you joining a club is the best way to meet new people. Fast friends come easily in college but friends that last need common interests. Clubs are a great place to begin. However, clubs aren’t just about…

Explore the SLO Arts culture on a dime

Although San Luis Obispo is a small town, the art scene is prolific, alive, and affordable for students.

New shop brings fresh batches

In the likes of the recent sweet shop openings such as Rocket Fizz and Sugar Daddy’s Bake Shop, it still seems San Luis Obispo has yet to satisfy its sweet tooth. Maybe Batch, an ice cream sandwich restaurant that opened…