5 SLO concerts you won’t want to miss this summer

If you’re in need of some entertainment this summer, check out these five concerts in the San Luis Obispo area.

Mustang News, Nov. 19, 2013: A look behind the gate of the Cal Poly pier, Homecoming royalty crowned

Olivia DeGennaro [follow id= “LivDeGennaro”] Mustang News anchor Olivia DeGennaro covers today’s biggest news at Cal Poly.

Secrets from the sky

Mustang News reporter Briana Whitney flies with California Highway Patrol and gains exclusive information above Central Coast landmarks including Hearst Castle and the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

Empire of the Sun brings life and innovation to Avila

Halloween came a little early this year when the Australian electronic music duo, Empire of the Sun, took over the stage with its hypnotic, dance-inducing beats that were accompanied with Vegas-style costumes and special effects.

Empire of the Sun to take Avila Beach by storm

Electronic duo Empire of the Sun will be hitting the Central Coast for the first time Saturday night at Avila Beach Resort as part of its larger tour promoting its new album Ice on the Dune.

One-tank road trips

Looking for a quick fix of adventure, excitement and just-turned-legal empowerment? Find a friend with a car, and hit the road. Make some new memories just outside of San Luis Obispo with these one-tank road trips: local locations that only require one tank of gas to get there and back. With hidden gems so close by, you’re going to have to make some epic road trip playlists.

How to become an official SLO resident

You’re all settled in your dorm room. You have thousands of pictures covering your walls and bulletin board. Your extra-long twin bed is made. You have everything in the perfect spot. Now what? Get out of that dorm room! Whether you have lived in the same city your whole life or have moved around to all 50 states, everyone has the same chance to explore the interesting city where you’re attending college. With luck, you will be spending four — or more — amazing years in San Luis Obispo. It is never too early to discover what your favorite hangouts and activities will be.

What to do with your Valentine, without going broke

Ashley DeVriend ashleydevriend.md@gmail.com A college budget doesn’t allow for an extravagant Valentine’s Day. The classic dinner-and-movie night is a date to fall back on, but isn’t the best way to keep the cost down. Luckily for us, San Luis Obispo…

Diablo Canyon making seismic waves

Laura Pezzini lpezzini@mustangdaily.net Proposed seismic testing near the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in Avila Beach has created controversy since early 2011, due to a number of concerns surrounding the issue. Opinions vary between those who are for the tests,…

Thumbs up: Mac Miller hits Avila Beach

Hanna Iazzetta hiazzetta@mustangdaily.net Rap artist Mac Miller will take over Avila Beach this Friday, Sept. 28. Fans are looking forward to an evening concert on the beach with the headlining artist along with Travis Porter and YG. Collective Efforts Events is…

So spring has sprung: now what?

[slideshow] Welcome back, everyone. Does anyone else feel like spring break was a bit too short? Yeah, me too. Here we are in spring quarter, which means the weather is going to be tempting us more and more to skip…