Donning a blond wig, a form-fitting orange dress and six-inch heels, Jordan Collins prepared to step into the spotlight one last time. At the tail end of their five-hour transformation process, the microbiology senior spritzed their blond curls with hairspray…
National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry to speak at Cal Poly
After logging thousands of hours of underwater photography, National Geographic’s Brian Skerry will share some of his work at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Skerry’s display of his underwater photographs will be the…
Farmers market debuts on Mustang Way, featuring produce from both Cal Poly and local vendors
Students no longer need to weave through a crowded Higuera Street to enjoy fresh, local produce. Campus Health & Wellbeing held the grand opening of the Cal Poly Farmer’s Market Tuesday, May 7 on Mustang Way. The market will be…
Barks and brews: Cal Poly marketing students host beer festival fundraiser
Cal Poly Orfalea College of Business students are working to create a beer fest dedicated to animals in need of homes. On June 2, about 15 marketing concentration students and marketing professor Jeff Hess will host the San Luis Obispo…
Shabang, Cinco de Mayo Day Party and Mustangs Baseball: What’s happening in SLO this weekend
Friday, May 3 Art After Dark SLO Watch the downtown San Luis Obispo you know transform into a colorful array of artwork from local artists. Starting at 6 p.m., wander through galleries in more than 20 local businesses, from 2Blondes…
Find a hidden butterfly painting on campus, get $250 to donate to a charity of your choice
With spring in full swing, the monarch butterflies have come and gone through San Luis Obispo on their annual journey down the California coast. However, there are still a few special butterflies hidden on campus waiting to be found, courtesy…
How this student bodybuilder and influencer dominates the fitness world — partially thanks to 805 Kitchen
For many college freshmen, meals in the residence halls consist of Top Ramen, pizza and microwaveable Hot Pockets. However, most college freshmen are not nutrition science freshman Summer Trenkle. Trenkle has spent the past year training to compete in bodybuilding…
How a water conservation senior project turned into a company of 25 employees with nationwide reach
In the midst of the record-breaking California drought in 2014, three Cal Poly students decided to use their senior project to try to help stop water leaks. They began designing a device that would monitor a consumer’s water usage during…
Students and community members gather for survivors at Take Back the Night
Community members marched, performed, lit candles and supported survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence at this year’s Take Back the Night gathering on Thursday, April 25 on Mission Plaza. An international event with history as far back as the…
On-campus parking is going permitless
Beginning Fall 2019, Cal Poly will implement permitless parking through technology that scans license plates to determine if a permit was purchased. The new License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology was approved by campus Information Technology Service March 6, and…
Skipping classes and spending hundreds: How music festival season affects students
The sun is out, and music festival season is upon us. But just what kind of toll does attending a three-day concert take on students’ academics, as well as their bank account? And what are professors being told by students who miss class?