Imagine technology that uses the power of computing to determine the accuracy of wine grapes, aid in wildfire analysis and evaluate the influence of social networks and political ideologies. Thanks to a $100,000 donation from Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), the Cal Poly parallel computing lab will be able to do all of these things. […]
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Unemployment benefits for students could be extended until Sept. 2021
Update: The House of Representatives signed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill in the afternoon of Wednesday March 10. The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign on Friday March 12, includes extension of pandemic unemployment benefit programs, direct payments, and tax credit expansion. Brendan Hoang, a Cal Poly graduate earning his master’s degree […]
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Sonya Renee Taylor gives message of “radical self-love” at Change the Status Quo conference
At the 19th annual Change the Status Quo Social Justice Leadership Conference, keynote speaker Sonya Renee Taylor relayed a message of “radical self-love.”
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Local businesses rejoice over lifted restrictions
Big Sky Cafe kept business running during yet another stay-at-home order by selling food in cardboard to-go boxes. About a week ago, however, Big Sky chef and owner Greg Holt said he heard a rumor going around that the stay-at-home order might be lifted and outdoor service could come back for his restaurant. “I was […]
Posted inAcademics
Deadline to add, drop or swap a class is today
Students have until the 7:59 p.m. to add, drop or edit a class. To add a class, students must meet prerequisites and Class Schedule footnote requirements. Permission numbers must also be obtained from the professors before the class can be put into their schedule, according to the Office of the Registrar.
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The pros and cons of virtual fall quarter
As Cal Poly moves into winter quarter, students and staff reflect on their fall quarter challenges and experiences. While it was ideal for some, many struggled with the nature of the online learning environment. Political science junior Allison Polmar said she felt the fall quarter was particularly challenging. “I feel like the professor’s expectations were […]
