On Jan. 10, Color Coded and WISH (Women in Software and Hardware) co-hosted the “Diversity is Due” Panel, which featured three Google engineers from underrepresented groups who discussed the importance of creating more inclusive workplaces in classrooms. Two of the panelists, Bria Sullivan and Halli Santarelli graduated from Cal Poly in 2014. Panelist and UC Irvine […]
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Cal Poly’s space-themed float wins Extraordinaire Award at 2019 Rose Parade
Cal Poly Rose Float won the Extraordinaire award for their “Far Out Frequencies” float at the 130th New Year’s Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. This is the first time Cal Poly has received the award. For eight consecutive years, the float constructed by both Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Pomona has […]
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Mo Bugz, less problems: Student breeds and sells snakes, lizards, tarantulas, scorpions
Biological sciences junior Jake Molieri smiled as a large scorpion quickly paced over the bridge of his nose and across his cheek. Once it rested on the edge of his face, he scooped up the wiggling scorpion by its stinger and set it back in its box. “I used to be terrified of this stuff,” […]
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Overheard at Cal Poly: Was someone listening?
Biochemistry freshman Adriana Yarkin thought she was the only bagpipe player at Cal Poly. As she practiced, electrical engineering freshman Sophie Guzules heard the music, opened the Facebook app on her phone and posted on the “Overheard at Cal Poly” page.
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Indian Student Association hosts the largest Diwali banquet to date
Cal Poly’s Indian Student Association (ISA) celebrated the official Diwali Holiday by hosting their annual Diwali banquet at Chumash auditorium on Nov. 3. The Nov. 7 holiday is often referred to as the “Festival of Light,” because it represents a triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. “Whether you’re a part of ISA […]
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‘Cash me outside, how ’bout dat?’ viral sensation and rapper to perform at Fremont Theater
The TV personality and American rapper will be at Fremont Theater Friday, Nov. 16.