Professor Scott Eagon has been researching cures for diseases such as malaria, cancer, and leishmaniasis for the past 20 years, while also teaching chemistry courses at Cal Poly and leading research groups for undergraduate students interested in pharmaceuticals.
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Aerospace professor’s dream takes flight with student-built airplane
Aerospace professor Eric Paton and his students successfully launched the student-built airplane, named Velma, at the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport after a fifteen month long project of building an airplane from a RANS Aircraft plane building kit.
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Mustang Band to perform at San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
Cal Poly Mustang Band will perform at the Alaska Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on March 7. Every year, Mustang Band performs a three-song pep tune setlist for the parade. Mustang Band always performs “Yea Poly,” followed by a pep tune from their collection and a special piece arranged specifically for the […]
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Black Student Union is returning to its roots of political activism
Cal Poly’s Black Student Union is shifting towards political activism after being inspired by the Afrikan Black Coalition Conference, and is striving to make Black voices heard on campus and in the community.
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Cal Poly BSU president highlights pride and visibility during Black History Month
For Jaylyn Harris, Black History Month represents pride, visibility and community. Harris is a third-year animal science major on the pre-veterinary track and president of Cal Poly’s Black Student Union. She said February creates dedicated time to celebrate Black culture and heritage. Although she values year-round recognition, she believes the month brings broader awareness across […]
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Hmong Student Association to debut at Cal Poly’s Illuminate dance showcase
The Hmong Student Association at Cal Poly will be performing two dances at the Illuminate showcase, featuring a mix of Hmong, Thai and American culture, to raise awareness of the Hmong people and their history.
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 Find love in these dating profiles
KCPR Content writer Lorenzo Cano found the most eligible people, movies, food and restaurants to find love in this February. ZoĂ© Shaikh zdshaikh@calpoly.edu I mean what can I say about ZoĂ© Shaikh that hasn’t already been said. With her extensive artistic skills, be prepared for some amazing valentine’s cards. She is a big Ethel Cain […]
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Recipe: Beans for two
Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you… fall in love! That’s what I’ve always said. Loving or crushing on someone is the best feeling. Whether it’s a class crush, work crush or maybe you are still crushing on your long-term partner, the giddy feelings never dissipate. With love in the […]
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#AskAF: The Crush Club Edition
Ask AF is a new advice column curated for The Peak by two Mustang Media Group staff members, A and F. You asked, we answered. Whether you’re dealing with an extreme crashout you can’t even talk to your therapist (ChatGPT) about, or a question you’re dying to ask: How do I lean in for a […]
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Crush Club heartbreak playlist
When the butterflies in your stomach flutter away and the glittering fantasy fades, love that goes awry leads to one of the sh–tiest feelings in the world: heartbreak. Whether or not you have felt the all-encompassing melancholy from someone you have feelings for breaking your heart, the emotions the experience brings are ones that many […]
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How to: Love manifestation circle
Hey… heard you’re looking for some love in your life. Let’s make this process quick, easy and exciting with a four-step love manifestation circle. This method is tried and true. Results guaranteed, or your money back — even though it’s free, you get the principle! First and foremost, you MUST be in tune with the […]