To English sophomore Ashley Kang, when absorbing pop culture and different media outlets, people want to see themselves — and they also want to see themselves represented well. On March 9, the Multicultural Center hosted a dialogue to discuss Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) representation in popular culture. This dialogue was created because Kang, […]
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Cal Poly’s mock trial team throws down in SLO-Town Hoedown Tournament
Imagine entering a trial room and seeing the usual individuals: attorneys, judges and witnesses. Now picture them wearing pink cowboy hats, all in pursuit of one goal: trophies with horses on them. All of these qualities described Cal Poly’s mock trial team during their winter quarter tournament, the SLO-Town Hoedown, which took place Jan. 28-29. […]
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Cal Poly staff reviews survey on gender-neutral bathrooms
Dean of Students Joy Pedersen and faculty hosted another seminar last Thursday for students to discuss progress and provide input and feedback on incorporating gender-neutral bathrooms on campus. Pedersen began the seminar by first discussing the survey results that were posted outside of the Walter F. Dexter Building (34) bathrooms. There were a total of […]
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How students and faculty are advocating for more gender-inclusive restrooms on campus
When listing the basic necessities that faculty, students, and others that visit campus need, the immediate considerations would be food availability, water fountains, and, lastly, bathrooms. Many students on campus have the luxury of having their bathroom of choice close by and available for them. However, for those who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming, […]
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Cal Poly Graphic Design department struggles with a lack of resources, says students and faculty
Cal Poly’s Art and Design major offers three different concentrations: graphic design, photography and video and studio art. The largest of these is the graphic design concentration, yet students and professors say that the graphic design department is struggling to work under limited staff and resources. “Right now, we have fewer full-time professors than when […]
