Isabella Gallegos discovered she wasn’t squeamish during her first day in the operating room. A 14-year-old’s leg needed a repair, bringing in an experienced surgical team for Gallegos to observe. The nurses prepped the patient and soon enough, the surgeon chose from his array of orthopedic tools: mallets, steel saws and other equipment for hammering. […]
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Cal Poly chef to compete in regional culinary challenge
Arthur Dulin, a Cal Poly Campus Dining sous chef, is competing in the National Association of College & University Food Service Culinary Challenge with his unique combination of Thai-inspired catfish and turmeric, hoping to bring recognition to his culinary skills and culture.
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How house music shaped Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green concert
Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green drew nearly 11,000 students to campus for an early morning concert featuring house music, with student and nationally recognized DJs performing for the crowd.
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Who Cal Poly’s wrestlers are facing at the NCAA Championships
Following a successful Pac-12 tournament highlighted by three conference titles, four Cal Poly wrestlers are set to compete in the NCAA Championships from March 19-21 in Cleveland.
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Turning seaweed into sustainability: Ecoplasticity shapes the future of eco-friendly products
When Mayela Fernandez used to visit the Caribbean with her family, she witnessed the effects of sargassum, a decomposing seaweed that releases toxic chemicals into the air. Piles of decaying brown seaweed stretched across the shore, filling the air with a noticeable stench. Since 2011, several coastal zones from Cancun to Havana to Miami have […]
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Cal Poly’s College Corps secures $20M funding, boosting student fellowships
Agricultural management junior Angel Guerrero joined College Corps last year and currently volunteers at City Farm SLO. “Whatever work I’m doing, whatever project I’m helping with, it is not just for the benefit of myself or the person that’s in charge of me, but it’s for the benefit of a bigger community,” Guerrero said. College […]
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Cal Poly Partners expands Technology Park with new collaborative facility
Cal Poly Technology Park has completed the second phase of its $12.2 million expansion with the opening of a new 16,200-square-foot building, which is intended to foster collaboration between students and industry partners and provide opportunities for job experience.
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Inside Illuminate: Cal Poly’s annual celebration of culture and dance
Illuminate returned to Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center, bringing together cultural clubs and dance organizations from across campus to share cultural heritage and creative expression in a high-energy student-run dance showcase.
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Behind the rehearsals: MERGE gets ready for Illuminate
Cal Poly’s MERGE Dance Club is preparing to showcase two contrasting pieces at Illuminate, bringing together students from a wide range of majors and dance backgrounds to demonstrate their artistic range and collaborative spirit.
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How improv builds confidence and community
Improv comedy is a powerful tool for personal growth, connection, and mental health, allowing people to challenge comfort zones, build community, and experience joy through shared creativity.
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Cal Poly Football adds five more high school recruits on second national signing day
Cal Poly Football signed five new recruits from high schools across California during the second national signing period, including two defensive linemen, one offensive lineman, a kicker and a receiver.