Professors across majors shared their concerns about virtual labs and a lack of in-person teaching.
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After receiving backlash for her religion, one student reclaims her identity as a witch
For the first time in her life, journalism junior Helyn Oshrin said she claims herself as a witch — but growing up “Jewiccan,” as she put it, was not easy. Oshrin is culturally Jewish and was raised Wiccan. She said…
Traveling coffee cart Field Day opens a temporary storefront
The two former Scout baristas opened their own shop, opting for a traveling business — the “most approachable, least scary entrance” into the coffee business.
Cal Poly researchers grow their own cells in lab, avoiding animal testing
Thirteen years and millions of cells ago, Kristen O’Halloran Cardinal began the tissue engineering lab at Cal Poly.
Journalism professor’s take on the importance of diversity in curriculum
“Some would say, you know, ‘Why does it matter here? There are not very many Black people, there are not very many people of color,’” journalism professor Julie Lynem said. “But I would argue, in many ways, it’s even more important because there’s such a lack of visibility, lack of voices being heard here.”
Child development students learn in a “play-based environment” at the Preschool Learning Lab
Cal Poly is more than a place of learning for college-aged students and adults. Even preschoolers come to this campus to learn. At the Preschool Learning Lab, located in the Math and Science building, Patty Clarkson curates a learning experience…
“They’re my kids” — John Tiedemann is more than a custodian to North Mountain residents
While he only cleans 20 of the bathrooms in North Mountain, he said he makes a point to reach out to everyone who lives there.
Cal Poly Rose Garden will be rejuvenated in memory of beloved professor
A new fence that is being built around the Cal Poly rose garden will be dedicated to the memory of Horticulture Professor Dan Lassanske, who died a year ago.
ASMR: The tingling sensation that took over the nation
Cal Poly alumna Nikki Telegan remembers sticking her hands and feet into homemade mud pies as a child, reveling in the sensation of the mud between her digits. Her curiosity toward the sensation persisted into her adult life, and playing…
Students build prosthetics for boy who lost his fingers in a fiery crash
Julian Reynoso will receive two prosthetic hands made by students in the Quality of Life Plus (QL+) Lab over the past three quarters.
Transfer students say they lack resources to succeed at Cal Poly
English junior Viridiana Camorlinga remembers the moment she opened the email. For the first time in her life, she was on academic probation. Her stomach dropped. Yes, she had had personal issues. Yes, her pre-existing anxiety had become worse. But…