History’s end: Local folk band plays last show

Local folk-alternative band History of Painters played its last show as a band this past Friday night at Kreuzberg, CA.

VIDEO: What’s growing in San Luis Obispo’s Secret Garden

Mustang Daily Staff Report mustangdailymultimedia@gmail.com The Secret Garden Organic Herb Shop owner Kirstin Sherritt went “farm-hopping” in Central America before opening her own tea shop in San Luis Obispo. Now, she provides unique tea to residents of the Central Coast. Watch…

Grad’s novel hits Amazon

Recent graduate Aaron Rowley’s first novel, “Let There Be Care,” was released on Amazon in paperback on Thursday.

Straight from the soul: Próxima Parada ‘makes you wanna dance’

Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net Andy Olson raises his drumsticks in the air and looks to his left. “One, two, three, four.” Nick Larson leans in and presses his fingers into the keys of his red instrument, kicking off the song with…

Word on the street: ASI Elections

Voting today? See what fellow Cal Poly students are saying about the Associated Students, Inc. presidential election.

Video: Students and staff mourn Giselle Ayala

Students filled the University Union Plaza at 6 p.m. on Monday to remember Giselle Ayala, who died in Santa Barbara more than a week ago. Speakers included Associated Students, Inc. President Katie Morrow, who read a letter from the deceased…

Meet the men behind the blue

Aryn Sanderson asanderson@mustangdaily.net The Blue Man Group broke its silence April 8. In a rare treat, Cal Poly students were able to interact with the Blue Man Group unmasked and outside of character. Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department, in…

365 days: And art to show for each one

Carly Rickards wire@mustangdaily.net The fading light of the late afternoon darkens Bryn Hobson’s view of the paint palette and torn piece of paper in front of him. His right hand, decorated by a red, threaded bracelet embroidered with the word…

Word on the street: Valentine’s Day edition

Cal Poly students weigh in on what Valentine’s Day means and share some of their experiences on the holiday in the video below.

‘Suspend’ your disbelief: Orchesis’ annual show is here

  Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net It’s not all flashy spins and kicks during the 43rd annual Orchesis dance concert “Suspension.” The Orchesis dance company will take center stage this weekend at Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre. The modern and contemporary show focuses on conveying…

Smile, nod and fall off your chair laughing

  Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net Not a single person is still. All around there is hopping, jumping, clapping and chanting. Kanye West’s “Ni**az in Paris” fills the small, curtained room with energy. Three groups form, laughing, shaking and shuffling their feet…