In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, Cal Poly APIDA and the Multicultural Center (MCC) hosted seven events throughout May to uplift APIDA identities, experiences and cultures, interdisciplinary studies junior and Multicultural Center student assistant Ashley Kang said.
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Cal Poly clubs and dance groups celebrate diverse student cultures at CultureFest
On Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Multicultural Center held CultureFest, a celebration of the different cultures at Cal Poly in the University Union plaza.
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Cal Poly forms a new dragon boat racing team
Sandy Mitchell / Central Coast Dragon Boat Association board president
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Experience ARTober: A celebration of San Luis Obispo’s art and culture
To encourage greater support and appreciation for regional arts and culture organizations, The City of San Luis Obispo is celebrating Arts and Humanities Month with “Experience ARTober,” a new community […]
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WATCH: PolyCultural Weekend showcases student clubs for incoming students
Cal Poly recently hosted its annual PolyCultural Weekend club fair, showcasing the university’s diverse student organizations and clubs. The showcase was held at the University Union and featured over 25 […]
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Illuminate Dance Showcase shines a light on Cal Poly’s cultural dance groups
A crowded audience filled the Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, holding bouquets for their favorite performers. The Illuminate Dance Showcase was back for its fifth year and opened […]
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On the mic: A behind-the-scenes look at KCPR’s DJ staff
The disc jockeys (DJs) at KCPR 91.3 FM, Cal Poly’s radio station, are back and broadcasting live from the on-campus studio located on the third floor of the Graphic Arts […]
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After receiving backlash for her religion, one student reclaims her identity as a witch
For the first time in her life, journalism junior Helyn Oshrin said she claims herself as a witch — but growing up “Jewiccan,” as she put it, was not easy. […]
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Music department brings back Bach with a week of Baroque music
Baroque music is old, but not stiff, according to music sophomore Zahra Rothschild. She is one of many students who partook in Bach Week, a six-day festival celebrating the music of the Baroque era.
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Lightning In a Bottle to change location, lower ticket capacity after attendee deaths
Changes to LIB times are the main reason as to why Cal Poly students are no longer attending the festival as planned.
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Professor and students working with Northern Chumash Tribe recognized for preservation efforts
Governor’s Historic Preservation Awards given to Northern Chumash Tribe, as well as Cal Poly anthropology and geography professor Terry Jones and his students