Where Stories Matter

How to: WOW

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. Our very first episode will dive into Cal Poly’s Week of Welcome, commonly known as WOW. Sophomore English student Emma Hughes and junior journalism student Jordan Triebel interview a WOW leader and former WOWIE about the week-long orientation event. This episode was produced by Jordan Triebel, Emma Hughes, and Samantha Riordan. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. You can find us on your preferred streaming platform. To keep up to date with the latest KCPR 91.3 FM podcasts follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook @kcpr913, and check out our website, kcpr.org/podcast. Special thanks to our guests, Camille Kutrosky and Liam Toner.

Where Mental Health Matters

Michelle Vu, president of the Psychology club on campus, sits down with Different Matters in this episode to talk about mental health on campus and at home. Michelle opens up about her own struggles with mental health, the disconnect between her culture and mental illness, and the detrimental effects of Cal Poly’s "grind" mindset. Tune in to hear how Michelle has learned to balance the stress of college with taking the time to unwind and stay healthy. Produced by: Cassandra Duarte With help from: Sean Fitzgerald Interview by: Jacqueline Wong

Where Stories Matter

One of our producers, Erin, interviews a team member of the Instagram account @shadesofcalpoly. This Instagram account is dedicated to "shining light on the discrimination that lurks in the shadows and is dismissed in the open at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo". Listen to their conversation on this third episode of the KCPR student-produced podcast: Different Matters. Produced by: Sarah Rauh With help from: Sean Fitzgerald Interview by: Erin Grastly

Where Community Matters

In this episode, Cameryn interviews San Luis Obispo local activist and community change maker Rita Casaverde. Rita shares her story as an immigrant, and how that has pushed her to advocate for many others today. As an activist, Rita has been involved in many local organizations and shares her experience starting one, UndocuSupport. Listen to Rita share her story and lived experiences, as well as how that ties into her love of gardening and music. Produced by: Cameryn Oakes

Where Representation Matters

In this episode, Rachel interviewed Professor Ramón Esquivel and Professor Hala Baki - two professors of color in the Theatre department at Cal Poly. They discussed inclusion, or lack-thereof, in the institution of theatre and how it affects their work at Cal Poly. They both engage in a wealth of activism-related activities, including the discussion of a film that Professor Baki helped hold and a Teach-In session that Professor Esquivel led. They also gave insight into how we can change the culture of racial discrimination in artistic spaces. This is a discussion that is revealing of the state of theatre today, as well as the way underrepresented groups are treated in the greater San Luis Obispo community. Produced by: Rachel Kupfer-Weinstein With help from: Sam Kohn