In American culture, meeting for a cup of coffee is a casual event. In Turkey, meeting for coffee means much more. “If you drink a cup of coffee with people, even if you don’t know them, that means 40 years of friendship,” Lokum owner Levent Derdiyok said. Derdiyok sought to honor the cultural importance of […]
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Campus expands outdoor spaces for students during COVID-19
Cal Poly built new outdoor spaces on campus to allow students to study, eat or socialize with less risk during the pandemic. Cal Poly placed about 200 tables, 400 chairs, 200 umbrellas, and 20 Adirondack chairs on campus, according to a press release. The umbrellas can be found at the Performing Arts Center Plaza, Mustang […]
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Cal Poly advises students to get tested and leave early for Thanksgiving break
Cal Poly recommends students to leave early for winter break if they have no commitments in San Luis Obispo, according to a campus-wide email. The email explained that on-campus students can go through the early checkout process and moving bins will be placed throughout residence halls if needed to move out. Cal Poly also recommends […]
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Performing Arts Center offering free virtual matinees for K-12 students
The Performing Arts Center and Poly Arts for Youth are offering free virtual field trips to all San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County K-12 students. Thousands of students attend live performances each year, according to a press release. With the current circumstances of COVID-19, offering matinees virtually will provide the opportunity for students to […]
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San Luis Obispo County schools consider returning to in-person teaching
San Luis Obispo County K-12 schools can choose to reopen in-person with modifications, County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said on Oct. 6. Schools must maintain criteria outlined in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In accordance with county and state guidelines, all San Luis Obispo County schools that reopen will do so with […]
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Cal Poly Theatre Department takes on Zoom for virtual auditions
Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department introduce An Illiad for their Fall 2020 performance, and, due to its narrative style, will allow students to continue acting without ever meeting in person. The play, which will feature a total of seven roles, will be conducted through an entirely remote platform. With a majority of the university’s […]