Phil Bailey has seen many things happen during his 53-year tenure at Cal Poly: the changing of Cal Poly’s name as California Polytechnic State University, the opening of the Robert E. Kennedy Library and the 1990 Poly Royal riots. But…
Grammy Award-winning ensemble will perform with Cal Poly choirs in the PAC
Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will perform with two Cal Poly choirs — Polyphonics and Chamber Choir — on May 12 at the Performing Arts Center. The performance will include selections from Chanticleer’s current tour, preview music from Cal Poly…
Missing and murdered Indigenous people honored in UU: ‘We want Indigenous students to feel heard’
Ethnic studies professor Lydia Heberling had attended an event celebrating Indigenous inclusion in the new Burke Museum in Seattle, WA, where a member of the Duwamish Tribe created pins to give out to attendees. On the pin rests a ribbon…
A first in three years: MSA brings Muslim community together during Ramadan
In the backseat of a sedan zooming on the freeway, Belkisa Arifi noticed the pleasant aroma of all the food stuffed in the trunk and the two foil trays in her lap. She didn’t know what was in all the…
Cal Poly Plans to Open New Latinx Center in the Fall of 2022
Cal Poly announced plans to open a new Latinx Center in the fall quarter of 2022. The grand opening will occur amidst September’s Hispanic Heritage Month and will feature an opening ceremony and celebration. Hosted in Cal Poly’s Science Building…
Campus Dining hosts ‘Food For Thought’ forum
Cal Poly Campus Dining hosted ‘Food For Thought’ on Tuesday in the University Union. The forum allowed students to make public comments and suggestions to dining representatives and chefs. The discussion is meant to allow students to voice their concerns…
Pilipino Cultural Exchange hosts 33rd annual Pilipino Cultural Night
Cal Poly’s Pilipino Cultural Exchange (PCE) is hosting their annual Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN) on Friday from 7-10 p.m. More than 100 Cal Poly students will participate in the play, which is titled “Maglalago,” meaning “to grow” in Tagalog. The…
‘It solidified my decision to go to Cal Poly’: Open House draws thousands to SLO for tours, rodeo and more
Tyler Samon, an incoming business freshman from Simi Valley, met his future roommate for the first time while attending Cal Poly's Open House weekend. Samon was one of more than 4,800 people who flocked to campus for Cal Poly's annual…
Cal Poly Mock Trial goes to national championship for the second time in club history
The Cal Poly mock trial team competed against 48 other teams in the National Championship Tournament — one of only six California universities to qualify. This was the first time the program made it to the National Championship since 2017…
Gender Equity Center Presents the Original Womxn’s Narratives
The Gender Equity Center will be hosting the Original Womxn’s Narratives (OWN) where actors will present individual pieces that discuss the experiences of gender, being a woman or being socialized as a woman. OWN will feature two performances on Saturday,…
Cal Poly Pride Center hosts State Of Queerness panel
Cal Poly’s Pride Center will be hosting a ‘State of Queerness’ panel on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The event’s panelists include a variety of students, faculty and staff who will share their stories as members…