After a Chinese Students’ Association (CSA) club meeting was “Zoom bombed” earlier this month, members say they have been overwhelmed with support from the campus community. “We’ve been very grateful for the support and knowing that we have such a…
How students are celebrating birthdays in quarantine
No matter how students typically celebrate, social distancing restrictions have challenged them to become creative in recognizing their special day.
Cal Poly student designs graduation caps in support of COVID-19 relief funds
Art and design freshman Katie Tam is selling custom graduation caps for high school seniors and donating a portion of the proceeds to a San Francisco social justice movement in support of the COVID-19 emergency response fund.
Chinese Students’ Association Zoom meeting bombed by strangers who repeated racist slurs
On Tuesday night during a weekly club Zoom meeting, Chinese Students’ Association (CSA) members experienced a series of racial attacks by unknown Zoom bombers. CSA is one of Cal Poly’s largest cultural clubs, with more than 300 active members. The…
California shelter-in-place order is affecting student photographers’ businesses
“Coronavirus halted all planning and everyone is still apprehensive, even myself, of scheduling shoots,” Lovelace said.
YouTube videos affect incoming students’ perspectives of Cal Poly
Many prospective students were unable to attend Open House or physically tour Cal Poly this year. But Sammi Parisi, a YouTube creator and child development sophomore, is creating content to help incoming freshmen gain insight. Her YouTube channel, Sammi Nicole,…
Urban Movement hosts first virtual dance workshop
Student dancers of Urban Movement, a non-audition, all-level dance club, hosted their first virtual dance workshop through Instagram Live Thursday, April 16. The club is one of many unable to host in-person workshops due to social distancing guidelines. During a…
Puppy-raising club helps train guide dogs for the blind
To become a puppy raiser, a student must attend three consecutive meetings, puppy-sit for five nights and undergo a house evaluation to ensure their living space is suitable for a puppy.
A “bucket list experience:” What Poly Escapes has planned for the rest of the quarter
Poly Escapes takes 15 to 20 trips per quarter, including day, overnight and weekend experiences.