The origin story responsible for shaping Denvir Higgins into the dedicated physics senior she is known as today is unconventional. Higgins’ passion for physics derives from her high school physics teacher, who consistently made jokes about dumb blondes amid class lessons. Denvir Higgins has blonde hair. She wanted to prove a point. “My journey with […]
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Cal Poly’s observation nights allow visitors navigate and understand the night sky
Tucked away within the U-shaped design of the Science building (52) is Cal Poly’s Observatory. Just a peek at the dome-shaped roof is an indicator of the powerful telescopes used to gaze at Jupiter’s Galilean moons, stellar nurseries and the billions of stars within our galaxy. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7 to 8 […]
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Cal Poly Andaaz to host ‘Mumbai Thrift Market’
Cal Poly Andaaz is hosting a Mumbai Thrift Market on Wednesday and Thursday. Emulating an Indian retail marketplace, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days at Dexter Lawn. Students will be able to enjoy music and live performances and have the chance to purchase thrifted clothing, Indian jewelry and […]
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SLO grant program awards eight nonprofits to improve city life
The City of San Luis Obispo Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) has recently awarded eight local nonprofit organizations with grant funding through the Cultural Grants-in-Aid Program, according to a city news release. The Cultural Grants-in-Aid program provides assistance to organizations deemed cultural, social or recreational, because they make “significant contributions to the overall quality of life,” […]
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College of Architecture and Environmental Design to host career fair
Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) is hosting its career fair this Thursday in the University Union’s Chumash Auditorium. Open to all current students, the career fair will consist of representatives from various companies, such as architecture and engineering firms, construction companies and landscape design firms. Specifics about which companies and firms […]
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Cal Poly Agribusiness Club to host annual career fair
Since May, agricultural business junior Jack Busch has been organizing the annual Ag Showcase — a career fair with an emphasis on agriculture but open to students of all majors. This week, Busch’s work is coming into fruition. The 33rd annual Ag Showcase, put on by the Agribusiness Management and National Agricultural Marketing Association Club, […]
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Softball wraps up season by dropping two of three to UC San Diego
In the final series of the 2022 season for Cal Poly softball, the Mustangs dropped two of three games to UC San Diego on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at Triton Softball Field. The Mustangs (19-29, 14-13 Big West) finished the season in seventh place in the Big West, while the Tritons (27-26, […]
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Softball takes two of three from UC Davis in last home series of 2022
Cal Poly softball took two of three games against UC Davis on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 in the final home series at Bob Janssen Field. The Mustangs (18-27, 13-11 Big West) dropped the first game but rattled off two straight wins to take the series against the Aggies (21-28, 8-13 Big West). […]
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Softball falls out of Big West contention after being swept by Cal State Fullerton
Cal Poly softball suffered a three-game sweep in a series against first-place Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Apr. 30 and Sunday, May 1 at Anderson Family Field. Before the series began, the Mustangs (16-26, 11-10 Big West) were only four games behind the Titans (34-16, 18-3 Big West) and were hoping to use the weekend […]
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“Everybody had to learn how to push and fight to win games”: How softball is roaring back after an 0-13 start to the season
Cal Poly Softball (16-23, 11-7 Big West) is making notable strides as they continue conference play, capturing new milestones left and right. From securing their fourth-straight conference series win to rising into fourth place in the Big West rankings, the team has honed in and risen to the occasion in the journey towards a conference […]
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No. 13 beach volleyball ends regular season with three wins at University of Utah Invitational
No. 13 Cal Poly beach volleyball won three of their four matchups to close out the season at the University of Utah Invitational on Friday, Apr. 22 and Saturday, Apr. 23. The Mustangs (19-16) defeated No. 17 Arizona (18-9), Salt Lake Community College (1-2) and Utah (9-17), but fell to Boise State (20-9). The matchup […]