Los Osos resident and Cal Poly psychology alumna Lindsay Altman never imagined the stray driftwood she collected from her local beach would spark a business idea, but in 2017, inspiration hit and did just that.
Ghouls meet glamour at Cal Poly Drag Club’s Monster Prom
The club, which has grown since its start in 2015, aims to showcase queer performances that make the audience rethink their outlook on gender.
‘Cash me outside, how ’bout dat?’ viral sensation and rapper to perform at Fremont Theater
The TV personality and American rapper will be at Fremont Theater Friday, Nov. 16.
Students transformed into characters from “Westworld,” “Game of Thrones” by HBO
Cal Poly was one of three schools in the nation invited to get monster makeovers from professional makeup artists at Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Events’ Monster Mash Oct. 26. HBO previously brought their “Watch Me Become” campaign to New York…
Here’s what’s happening on campus this Halloweekend
Haunted mazes, live music, palm readers, drag shows, roller rinks and spooky HBO makeovers. These words provide just a taste of what is happening on campus this weekend to celebrate Halloween. ASI Monster Mash On Friday, Oct. 26, Associated Students,…
How the Establishment and its 19 occupants are becoming a model for sustainable living
The thought of willingly sharing three bathrooms, one kitchen and a living space with 18 other people might seem like someone’s worst nightmare. But those living in the Establishment thrive off living cooperatively amongst a group.
How it all started: Debunking KCPR myths
When KCPR founder Alan Holmes decided he wanted to start a radio station, he searched all over campus with fellow student Jim Stueck for empty rooms to give it a home base. Their efforts fell short — no department would…
More than 125 varieties of succulents sold at student-run ‘Succulentopia’
Five students from two greenhouses and a love for succulents resulted in the birth of the semi-annual Succulentopia, where students and faculty sold more than 125 kinds of plants Oct. 19-20. The idea originally stemmed from horticulture lecturer Mike Bush,…
Shabang: Shut the funk up!
T’was the afternoon of Shabang XI and all through Laguna Lake, vendors and artists were singing and stirring. But at the Funk Safari, there was hardly a shout as they danced to house. At the silent disco, guests were wired…
Alexa, Play KCPR: New technology coming to the station
Find out a song’s lyrics, trivia and album art from your smartphone with KCPR’s newest technology. Learn more in this Q&A with KCPR’s Broadcast Engineering Specialist.
Growing Grounds: A downtown plant oasis supporting mental health
It may be a go-to spot for those who want to pick up a new plant friend, but Growing Grounds is more than just a nursery