In February of 2023, Dr. Michael Whitt received the MLK Legacy Award at the Black Faculty and Staff Association’s Black Legacy event, which he was not anticipating. He was late to the presentation because he was helping one of his students. The award made him feel he was valued at the school, and that he […]
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How students are utilizing ChatGPT: the upsides and the concerns
With the advent of new, easy-to-use artificial intelligence (AI) modules such as ChatGPT, or even the recently released chatbot on Snapchat, some students and professors are utilizing the program for academic purposes, like STEM research. However, there is a growing concern over it becoming a tool for academic dishonesty — forcing some to consider what […]
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How a potential TikTok ban could affect students at Cal Poly
Recently, the social media platform TikTok has been under fire by the federal government for its various privacy concerns. Lawmakers in the US are discussing a potential ban on the platform. Many students at Cal Poly use the app to promote themselves or their small businesses and they’re concerned about how the ban would affect […]
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How Cal Poly is celebrating Black History Month
Cal Poly’s Black Student Union (BSU) and Black Academic Excellence Center (BAEC) are teaming up with multiple organizations on campus and in the San Luis Obispo community to host an array of events in February in honor of Black History Month. Some of the events students can look forward to in February include an open mic […]