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The Dairy Creek Golf Course in San Luis Obispo is using technology to attract players of all ages and skill levels. Reporter Riley Sullivan has the story on Swing Time.

Cal Poly's Dexter Lawn is a campus hub for student artists, small businesses and musicians. Reporter Delaney Ridder talked with some of the students that utilize this space to uncover their stories.

Cal Poly students are taking the "learn by doing" motto to the next level with the upcoming 'A Taste of the World' food fair. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez has the details on this student-run event put on through the International Center.

The NCAA Women's Basketball season is starting to wind down, and with a chance to clinch a spot in the Big West Tournament, Cal Poly Women's Basketball is doing everything they can to push their momentum into the postseason. Reporter Mark Robinson has the story.

Up at the on-campus creamery, students are making, testing and selling Cal Poly’s signature dairy products. Reporter Izzy Romero got an inside look at the creamery's process.

Cal Poly softball recently had guests all the way from Indiana that came and played at Bob Janssen Field. Here's Reporter Ty Soria with more on why Ball State traveled to San Luis Obispo for the Mustang Classic.

40 Prado is the only homeless shelter in the city of San Luis Obispo. The center is helping people turn their lives around. Reporter Emmy Burrus took an inside look into 40 Prado and its kitchen staff.

Quinn Southall is a local musician spreading his music without a label. He's started releasing a new song every three days, and is doing so for 150 days. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez had the opportunity to find out more about Southall's musical journey.

A Cal Poly student club is running swing dancing lessons and social dances that are open to any student who wants to learn. Reporter Cayden Tan talked to the Swing Club president and secretary to learn what this club is all about.

Voting is set to change in San Luis Obispo after a recent decision made by the City Council. With more on the changes, Reporter Jessica Carp has the full story.

Cal Poly students and staff rallied on Dexter Lawn in solidarity with undocumented immigrants, standing against mass deportation plans. Reporter Layla Shuman spoke with protest organizers who emphasized the strength of community.

San Luis Obispo's local music festival Shabang continues to grow a larger following every year. But, they still make an effort to keep local bands as involved as possible through "Battle of the Bands." Reporter Mark Robinson has the story from the perspective of those bands.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers has a chapter here at Cal Poly. Reporter Fiona Hastings found out more about what this club has to offer for students interested in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.

A new Cal Poly women's basketball assistant coach was once coaching for the WNBA. Sports Reporter Ty Soria has more on how Carlene Mitchell's experience can help our women's basketball program.

Morro Bay welcomed in bird lovers from across the world for their 28th annual Bird Festival last month. Reporter Layla Shuman talked to festival organizers and attendees to find out more.

In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, SLO Brew hosted the "Songs of Solace" benefit concert. The event featured nine local bands, and all proceeds went towards the California Fire Foundation. Reporter Lauren Quijano talked to organizers and attendees to find out more.

From starting in a garage to getting streamed across the world, Margot Sinclair is on the rise. Reporter Delaney Ridder took an inside look at the SLO grown band.

The San Luis Obispo community gave input to help set the city’s major goals for the next two years at a community forum. Reporter Jeremy Garza found out why the SLO Riders Club attended to give public comment. 

San Luis Obispo advocated gathered in downtown on Jan. 18 to rally for women, immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people. Reporter Izzy Romero went to learn more about this rally's place in a nationwide movement.

Cal Poly is home to two campus a cappella groups, which use only their voices to create music. Reporter Layla Shuman took an inside look at the two.

Cal Poly held its third ever Strategic Enrollment Management Summit last month. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez attended the Summit to learn how this event impacted staff.

The Cal Poly Field Studies Club is working to make exploring the outdoors easier for students. Reporter Giselle Espinoza found out more about their mission from the club's founder, Ethan Federman.

The San Luis Obispo Rotary Club hosted a fundraising event this holiday season with nine nonprofit organizations. Reporter Evelyn Santa Rosa found out what this event had in store, from live music to a tree auction.

Cal Poly's Sigma Pi fraternity holds an annual concert to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The "Hope Rising" concert also raises money for the JED Foundation, which provides resources for high school and college students. Reporter Mark Robinson found out more about what this concert means for the brothers of Sigma Pi.

The Cal Poly Drag Club recently hosted its first-ever Drag 101 workshop, offering students a hands-on introduction to the art of drag. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke to attendees about how they learned how to block their brows, experiment with makeup, and explore different outfits.