On April 7, San Luis Obispo County expanded vaccine appointment eligibility to individuals aged 16 and older. More vaccine appointments are available to students now than ever, as Campus Health and Wellbeing has started offering student vaccination appointments at the Health Center on campus, and an additional vaccine clinic has recently opened in the University Union (UU).
Cal Poly professors discover political polarization affects how people shop
Research co-led by two Cal Poly marketing professors finds that political polarization in the U.S. has a substantial and often negative impact on individuals’ everyday lives as consumers, causing them to make purchasing decisions that align with their political affiliations.
Cal Poly implements sophomore housing requirement despite student opposition
Starting this academic year, freshmen admitted in fall 2020 to two Cal Poly colleges will be required to live on campus for their sophomore year.
“Data for all, data for good”: Faculty launch initiative to make data science education more accessible
A team of about 20 Cal Poly faculty across all six colleges has been collaborating since summer 2020 to launch a cross-disciplinary initiative that would expand opportunities in data science education to students from all disciplines as well as lay a pathway for more collaborative, data-driven faculty research.
This year’s “Bach Week” to be held virtually despite challenges posed by pandemic
Music professor Suzanne Duffy (upper right) performs Bach’s “Musical Offering” seperately in a recording studio to adhere to health guidlines.
Student-made film spotlights women who surf and skate
Art and design senior Jo Anna Edmison did not have a set plan when she started capturing the stories of female surfers and skaters with her film camera. Three years later, she had turned her footage into an eight-minute short film that has been viewed around the world, and will now be featured in an in-person screening in San Luis Obispo.
Cal Poly changes options to fulfill Graduation Writing Requirement
Cal Poly’s Office of Writing and Learning Initiatives recently changed the options available for students to fulfill the Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR) — a CSU-mandated writing program that students must complete in order to graduate.
Medical Design Club has three new projects to address issues in healthcare
Medical Design Club, an instructionally related activity (IRA) in which student members propose and design solutions to issues in the medical field, has added three new projects to its current agenda.
How to avoid common ballot mistakes to ensure your vote counts
County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong discussed common mistakes to avoid that can disqualify ballots as well as what to do if a voter makes a mistake.
Students replace birthday bar crawls with at-home celebrations
Turning 21-years-old is often seen as a significant milestone, and for many, is considered the first real taste of adulthood. For students living in San Luis Obispo, going on a bar crawl downtown is the traditional way to celebrate, and is considered a rite of passage for many 21-year-olds.
Local adaptive sports nonprofit for individuals with disabilities receives $3,500 grant
The North County Adaptive Sports Program provides adapted physical activities for individuals living with developmental disabilities. The program serves participants or athletes from 14 to 70 years old throughout the Central Coast, and they engage in a variety of recreational activities such as basketball, volleyball and aquatics.