The Cal Poly English department’s annual Byzantium literary journal unveiled its 30th edition in an unprecedented way: an online publication with a week-long celebration of the journal’s history. The award-winning literary journal was created entirely by undergraduate students. Since 1990,…
Students create startup business to provide at-risk facilities with sanitizer
Disinfect Connect is a database for locating and communicating with local distilleries who are producing alcohol-based disinfectants.
Netflix Party, Houseparty and more: How students are staying connected virtually
Miles of distance have not stopped students from finding creative ways to stay connected beyond Zoom and FaceTime.
SLO hotel pivots to a grocery store to support the community and keep employees afloat
Granada Hotel is now offering resources to residents who are sheltering in place through a new downtown storefront, Granada Grocery.
Local chef brings overnight-baked bread to local shops
From 2 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Veatch bakes his homemade products, just in time for his pop-up location for the morning.
Sold-out “Illuminate” dance showcase shines a light on 200 student dancers
Illuminate showcased 200 dancers, and sold out the PAC with 1,300 tickets.
“It’s like floating in the Dead Sea, but on crack.” Residents turn to sensory-depriving floatation therapy
Floating in a water-filled tank with 1,100 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt, heated to match a human’s natural body temperature is one way people are blowing off steam.
Music department brings back Bach with a week of Baroque music
Baroque music is old, but not stiff, according to music sophomore Zahra Rothschild. She is one of many students who partook in Bach Week, a six-day festival celebrating the music of the Baroque era.
Talk About It Tuesday: A space for students to discuss tough conversations openly
From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the University Union’s first floor, students are invited to discuss a new theme each session relating to global issues, hot topics on campus and community matters.
Students develop next-gen flight test data system
A team of Cal Poly students successfully conducted the first flight of a new, smaller and more efficient flight test instrument.
Not sure how to do your laundry? This student runs a cleaning service to teach you how
No mess is too big for Amanda Hodges. The public health sophomore offers a cleaning service that helps students tidy up while learning how to stay clean. “The best part about the job is seeing the final product and watching…