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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.

Access to basic hygiene is often a challenge for the homeless people in San Luis Obispo. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke with a local organization about their mission in providing basic hygiene to the community.

The Backcountry Squatters is a club meant to empower women who enjoy the outdoors. Reporter Giselle Espinoza had the opportunity to talk to the Cal Poly chapter of this club.

For the first time Cal Poly Journalism took charge of the school's annual hackathon: Camp Polyhacks. Reporter Jessica Carp attended the hackathon to learn about the issues students tackled over the three day event.

The Music Production Union, or MPU, meets weekly to help new artists continue to grow. Reporter Cayden Tan found out more about what this club means for its members.

Cal Poly's Theater and Dance Department is hosting Clue: The Musical this winter. The interactive musical was shown for the first time last weekend and runs until March 8 in Spanos Stadium. Reporter Lia Griffiths found out how they turned this internationally popular game into a musical production.

During Black History Month, communities all over reflected on the significance of Black culture and history. Reporter Lauren Quijano got an inside look into how a salon is creating a space that celebrates Black heritage while offering hair care and support for Black businesses.

Cal Poly's dance showcase Illuminate, hosted by United Movement, happened last weekend after months of preparation. Reporters Fiona Hastings and Evelyn Santa Rosa followed along through the journeys of three of the competing teams: Andaaz, Kaja Krew and the Cal Poly Ballroom Club.

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.