According to Martyrossian, signs of a “cultural genocide” against Armenians are happening within the region that is nationally recognized as “Nagorno-Karabakh” but known as the “Republic of Artsakh” by the Armenian community.
Author Archives: Sydney Sherman
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The Hoof: Campus Parking — What remains of the land of Automobile Animalia
The Hoof is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re having a ball. Ha. Puns. Sydney Sherman is a journalism junior. The views expressed do […]
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Freshmen comment on coming to Cal Poly amid coronavirus
Cal Poly limited on-campus housing to singles for the 2020-21 academic year as a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, housing no more than 5,150 students — most of which were incoming freshmen. As for classes, Cal Poly has offered roughly 12 percent of their 4,300 classes — about 511 sections total. […]
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Art and design students share their experience working from home
Andersson likes to work with oil paints, which can be toxic to breathe. She has to paint outside because she no longer had access to the Cal Poly Art studios, or any other properly ventilated areas, anymore.
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3…2…1…Action! How student are making films while social distancing
While the outbreak of COVID-19 has halted movie production in Hollywood and around the world, Cal Poly students continue to create films. “It’s been very challenging but also it’s kind of fun just to see what we can do with the different circumstances,” English senior Karina Williams said. Williams is just one of 18 students […]
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The party don’t stop: How students are keeping music culture alive while social distancing
From Coachella to Glastonbury, music events all over the world have been canceled due to COVID-19 and social distancing regulations. But this has not stopped Cal Poly students from celebrating music culture — even from their rooms at home. Before the coronavirus pandemic, recent College of Engineering graduate Lizzie Wiley planned to attend six music […]
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What it’s like being an essential worker for these students
While some people can work from home under the statewide shelter-in-place order, others are classified as essential workers and report to work in person — leaving some students to set aside their fear of infection to do their job.
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Here’s what the housing market looks like in SLO County amid COVID-19
On March 25, Cal Poly announced via email that Spring quarter will be taught virtually, leaving students to reevaluate whether to stay in San Luis Obispo or return to their hometowns. “Right when the virus started to hit, I realized [we’d] be online the rest of the quarter,” business administration junior Ryan Blaser said. When […]
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Coronavirus canceled the 80th Poly Royal, but the work that went into it was a labor of love
Child development senior Kassidy Hamer has ridden horses since before she can remember. Following in her parents’ footsteps of riding, farming and ranching, she continued the legacy as a part of the renowned rodeo team at Cal Poly. “[Riding is] just kind of part of my lifestyle,” Hamer said. This year would have been Hamer’s […]
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As seniors prepare to graduate, coronavirus has changed the job market
Coronavirus and its economic implications may affect graduating seniors’ job hunts.
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Professors prepare for shortened quarter, moving classes online
Professors across majors shared their concerns about virtual labs and a lack of in-person teaching.