Stories from Mustang News on KCPR

Where's West officially formed in 2022 at Chapman University, but its roots go back further. Vocalist and guitarist Zan Curleigh and Hauser grew up near each other in the Bay Area before reconnecting in college. At first, it wasn’t a formal project— just two friends plugging in and playing. Reporter Delaney Ridder spoke to the band about their musical journey.

Baker lawn transformed into a global epicenter for food Feb. 25 during the International Center’s 10th annual Taste of the World event last. The event was sponsored by  Semester at Sea ,  Cal Poly Student Affairs  and  Latin American Studies . Reporter Lauren Quijano has the story on what food was featured and how students enjoyed the event.

For the third year in a row, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball celebrated the start of their season with a community- focused event, giving fans a first look at the 2026 lineup while raising money for a local children’s organization. The annual Green, Gold and Black Intrasquad Scrimmage on Feb. 13 at Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex was organized in part by redshirt senior Ella Connor . Sports reporter Ch...

Club sports athletes are concerned about Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day music festival. The Morning on the Green — A Mustang Music Festival will be held on fields four and five of the Sports Complex Lower Fields. Club athletes voice concerns about the venue. Reporter Katy Clark has the story.

Mustang News reporter Riley Sullivan has a conversation live on KCPR 91.3 FM with Black Student Union African Diaspora Historian Alexis Lytle on the importance of Black History Month and creating an uplifting space for Black students at Cal Poly. 

Hilltop, the grocery market at Poly Canyon Village, is currently not accepting Electronic  Benefits Transfer. When Poly Canyon Village Market was rebranded to Hilltop, Cal Poly Partners needed to reapply to continue accepting EBT at Hilltop, according to Russell Monteath, the director of commercial services for Cal Poly Partners. Reporter Katy Clark tells us more about this process and how it's im...

As Cal Poly is rushing through its winter quarter, students, faculty and staff celebrate Bach Week. This year’s Bach Week ran Jan. 22-24, consisting of masterclasses and performances that are devoted to the exploration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries, all while using replicas of instruments from the historical time. Reporter Sophia Moreno takes us through the musical w...

More than 70 volunteers gathered at a Johnson Open Space in San Luis Obispo with a shared goal of getting as many trees in the ground as possible before lunchtime on Feb. 7.  The event, marked by the steady sound of shovels breaking soil, was part of an ongoing community effort to expand the region’s urban forest and address climate change at the local level. Reporter Alyssa Parikh has the story.

Two Cal Poly engineers, Aaron Price Jr. and Jackson Mosley, also play for Cal Poly basketball. Keegan Oates spoke to them and found that balancing athletics with a time-consuming major at Cal Poly requires a special learning mentality that these players embrace in order to handle both sides.

Located on campus in Building 5, room 225, many students are taking on a new hobby and immersing themselves in the art of salsa dancing. The Cal Poly Salsa Club welcomes dancers of all levels to practice this dance style. Reporter Cayden Tan tells us more about the dancers in the club.

Illuminate, Cal Poly’s largest student-run dance showcase hosted by the dance team, United Movement, brings together dozens of performers representing diverse cultures for two shows on the PAC stage. While audiences see a polished production, the performance is backed by months of preparation, long rehearsals, and extensive student coordination. Reporter Alyssa Parikh takes us behind the scenes of...

As temperatures sink into the low 40’s mid-February, San Luis Obispo becomes a ghost town, with students and locals alike relishing in the luxury known as centralized heating. However, in the University Union Plaza, the steady thump of bass and synchronized footsteps wore on and on, with the echoes lasting until the early morning hours. Reporter Makena Locsin takes us through United Movement's "He...

Izzy Perez ran to be vice president of Cal Poly’s Black Student Union last spring on a platform of bringing back the club’s political activism. He hoped to help BSU move beyond its prior political stagnation, and that message that got him the seat as vice president. At their roots, Black Student Unions are traditionally politically active, but that is not the case here at Cal Poly. Reporter Suri M...

San Luis Obispo will not revoke or make any major changes to Libertine Brewery Company’s minor use permit, which allows the venue to host live entertainment during designated hours. Noise complaints triggered an administrative hearing where the city reviewed Libertine’s permit and made the decision. Reporter Diego Puga Escobar tells us more.

Mustang News reporter Riley Sullivan has a conversation live on KCPR 91.3 FM with Black Student Union President Jaylyn Harris on the importance of Black History Month and creating an uplifting space for Black students at Cal Poly. 

With less than 1% of Cal Poly's student body identifying as black, the Black Student Union emphasizes the importance of Black History month. They attend Cal Poly games to help establish a community and connect with Black athletes. Reporter Amanda Avila has more. 

Nearly three-quarters of the way through the regular season, Cal Poly wrestling’s rotation looks different than it did opening day. Zeth Romney and Trevor Tinker – two of Cal Poly’s five nationally ranked wrestlers at their weights – have been absent from the lineup since mid-to-late December. Reporter Andrew Aguiniga tells us more.

On Feb. 1, Cal Poly's Chinese Student Association (CSA) hosted its 68th Lunar New Year banquet, welcoming the year of the horse. This year's Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 17. Reporter Sophia Moreno tells us about the event's turnout and what is to come this Lunar New Year in San Luis Obispo.

Cal Poly men’s basketball has been winning some key games despite having a young roster. While the stars of the team are underclassmen, it doesn’t guarantee Cal Poly will have them for a long time. Reporter Ty Soria has the story on what this means for the team going forward.

Libertine Brewing Company is raising questions about a decades-old municipal code that is being applied to the city’s designated entertainment district. The conflict has become the focal point of a broader conversation about noise enforcement in downtown San Luis Obispo. Reporter Diego Puga Escobar has the story.

Highlight dunks, flashy passes and constant crowd interaction defined the Harlem Globetrotters’ visit to Cal Poly on January 16th, where the team performed a special game celebrating their 100th anniversary.  The Harlem Globetrotters, an exhibition basketball team founded in the 1920s, have been known for their entertaining style of play and their influence on shaping modern basketball. Reporter K...

For members of Can of Worms Comedy Club, it often starts in a conference room, where students sit around a table and talk through ideas, jokes and personal stories. For many students, Can of Worms Comedy Club serves as a starting point in their comedy journey. Reporter Lauren Quijano talked to the students about their lives inside the club as comedians.

At the Fox Theater in Boulder last August, The Dirty Turkeys frontman Brad Hansen looked out at a crowd that didn’t just watch — it breathed. Then he dove in. It was proof of what The Dirty Turkeys do best: they turn a crowd of strangers into a scene of absolute chaos. Reporter Delaney Ridder spoke with the band about the ecstatic chaos that every show crowd loves. 

Students who competed in high school sports like cross country and track and field are still finding ways to keep their passion for running alive at Cal Poly. Many have turned to running not only to stay connected to the sport, but also to stay fit and manage the stress of college life. Reporter Cayden Tan talked to different runners on campus about their own personal experiences.

San Luis Obispo is home to many small businesses, including Rad Juice, a family-run company specializing in organic cold-pressed juices. Founded by Jason Plough, the business started with a focus on high-quality, natural ingredients and has since expanded its product offerings. Reporter Dylan White gives us an update on the company's most recent journey.