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Cal Poly graduate brings the conversation of marginalized groups into the classroom
As Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters filled city streets this past summer, biomedical engineering graduate student Alexander Silva thought of other ways to combat racism in the field of biomedical engineering.
“It’s not about obsession or perfection”: How the Cal Poly community plans to tackle 2021 with New Year’s resolutions
With a year marked by social unrest and a pandemic, Cal Poly students and staff are looking forward to 2021 — creating New Year’s resolutions inspired by the past year.
Cal Poly Students respond to riot in the U.S. Capitol
kcpr913news · Cal Poly Students React to the DC Riots After Donald Trump extremists stormed the United States Capitol Building Wednesday, Jan. 6, Cal Poly students share their thoughts on the event.
Students rethink their Thanksgiving plans
This year Cal Poly students had to rethink Thanksgiving plans. Reporter Anya Dimaio caught up with some students to hear what they’re up to for this holiday.
How students used their vote out-of-state in the 2020 election
kcpr913news · How students used their vote out-of-state in the 2020 election For many Cal Poly students, the 2020 election was the first time they got to vote for a presidential candidate. The presidential election was dependent on swing states,…
Downtown restaurants adjust to wintertime outdoor dining
kcpr913news · Downtown Restaurants Adjust To Wintertime Outdoor Dining As San Luis Obispo county moves back to the purple tier of COVID-19 restrictions, restaurants downtown have to adjust. Under the more restrictive guidelines, indoor dining is no longer allowed. The shift…
The road to reopening for Oceano Dunes
The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), a place where people can drive on the beach, has reopened in phase one of a three phase plan to fully reopen the park to the public. Oceano Dunes is currently operating…
Cal Poly students respond to a potential COVID-19 vaccine
With the potential for a COVID-19 vaccine making headlines, some students said they would take it, and others said they wouldn’t. Moderna, a biotechnology company, and Pfizer, a pharmaceutical corporation, have both published studies showing the effectiveness of their vaccines, but some Cal Poly students…
Cal Poly Marching Band hosts first virtual Bandfest
Wind Ensemble, Wind Orchestra and Cal Poly Marching Band practiced for weeks to create the first virtual Bandfest. Students performed in small groups on campus a few days before the event and Music Directors Nick Waldron and Chris Woodruff edited…
Senior student-athletes respond to getting more time to play their sport
Men’s Soccer midfielder Emmanuel Perez, Women’s Basketball forward Sierra Campisano and Men’s Soccer defender Daniel Klemm said they are excited to get one more opportunity to ride high and represent Cal Poly on the field.