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Large and small artists took over the stages of Cuesta Ridge, Funk Safari and Laguna Lake from 3-11 p.m. on the first day of Shabang, from Acolyte to the Jungle DJ set. Reporter Layla Shuman took a look at the culture of the festival and talked to attendees about their favorite artists and stages of the day.

The annual Morro Bay Kite Festival wrapped up late last month after a weekend of colorful kites filled the sky. Reporter Giselle Espinoza attended the festival and talked to the fliers behind the kites.

Nearly two months after the first ever 'Morning on the Green' music festival for Saint Patrick's Day, Cal Poly's Interfraternity Council (IFC) is reflecting on the event. Reporter Mark Robinson has the story.

On May 7, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong has been called to testify before the Committee of Education and the Workforce for alleged antisemitism and mishandling of pro-Palestinian activism. Reporters Emmy Burrus, Layla Shuman and Jessica Carp talked to students to find out how they're feeling.

After 70 C-S-U student visas were revoked this month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a policy change. Reporter Jessica Carp has more on how this is affecting Cal Poly students and alumni. 

One SLO community member has started a monthly meetup for their four-legged friends. Reporter Giselle Espinoza has the story on local Frenchie meet-ups.

Women's volleyball player Lindsey Sparks was sidelined for two years following a severe knee injury. But now she's back to the sport, and now playing it at Cal Poly. Reporter Ty Soria has the story.

SLO County Arts welcomes Art After Dark to downtown San Luis Obispo every first Friday of the month. Reporter Lia Griffiths attended the latest to bring you an inside look.

BREAKING NEWS: A month after Cal Poly Athletics announced the discontinuuation of the Cal Poly women's and men's swim and dive programs, Cal Poly Athletics Director Don Oberhelman publicly commented on the decision for the first time. 

Faculty and students joined a national day of action for higher education, protesting state budget cuts and free speech restriction on campuses. Reporter Jessica Carp talked to staff protesting at Cal Poly to learn more.

Cal Poly sophomore Noah Moscovici is the Founder and CEO of bottest.ai. Reporter Delaney Ridder took a look at what inspired him to create his own tech startup. 

In this Cal Poly Open House special format, Reporter Dylan White walks us through what on campus dining looks like for first years.

The Vibe Open Mic & Poetry Slam on Feb. 21 invited artists to the stage to celebrate Black History Month with the community. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez has the details.

Cal Poly Football's Brian Dukes Jr. has launched his own podcast to build his brand: the Dukes Up Podcast. Reporter Ty Soria attended the podcast's live event to learn more about Dukes' journey from the field to the mic.

Associated Students, Inc. hosted the school's first ever "Pickle Fest," in honor of the grand opening of the newly installed pickleball courts on campus. Reporters Fiona Hastings and Lauren Quijano talked to organizers and competitors at the event.

The nationwide 'Hands Off!' protest against President Donald Trump's policies took place on April 5, including in downtown San Luis Obispo. Reporter Layla Shuman went to the event and learned more from protestors.

Cal Poly Partners has opened Harvest Lofts, apartments for university faculty and staff. Reporter Delaney Ridder talked to the Cal Poly Partners Real Estate Development and Services Associate Executive Director to find out what this new living space is like.

Students are currently planning to open up a thrift store on Cal Poly's campus. While nothing has been finalized, Reporter Evelyn Santa Rosa talked to the students behind the idea.

After a day of performances by artists like Larry June, Ski Mask the Slump God and Sexyy Red, Rolling Loud Day 1 in Inglewood California welcomed headliner ASAP Rocky to the stage. Reporter Fiona Hastings is at the festival to bring you the latest in Rolling Loud updates.

Rad Juice in San Luis Obispo focuses on high-quality, organic ingredients. And now they're expanding beyond juice. With the inside scoop here are reporters Dylan White and Diego Puga Escobar.

The Lure Fish House chain has opened a location in San Luis Obispo. Reporter Dylan White spoke to the Cortina family to learn more about the journey of this sea food restaurant.

Cal Poly's Fiber Arts Club has been a space for students to express their creativity and take a break from school through crafting since it was founded in 2022. Reporters Cayden Tan and Evelyn Santa Rosa looked in to the club's backstory.

Day 2 of Rolling Loud brought artists like Destroy Lonely, Ken Carson and Playboi Carti to the stage, with a surprise appearance by the Weeknd during Cardi's set. Reporter Fiona Hastings talked to festival attendees and artist Elijah Banks to bring you an inside look into the last day of this year's Rolling Loud.

For the first time Cal Poly is hosting "Morning on the Green - A Mustang Music Festival" with the goal of replacing the annual Saint Patrick's Day block party. With 5,000 tickets available, it sold out in under three minutes. Reporter Joe Forrestdavis talked to students to see how they feel about the sellout.

A Cal Poly sorority held their quarterly philanthropy event, coming up with a unique way to get the local community involved. Reporter Mark Robinson has the details on the first annual Chi Omega cook-off.