In 2018, 86.4 percent of females graduated, while 78.7 percent of males graduated from Cal Poly.
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Cornel West talks government shutdown, Black Lives Matter, Kanye at Cal Poly fireside chat
Cal Poly community members filled the Performing Arts Center Pavilion Wednesday evening to listen to activist, philosopher and author Cornel West in a moderated question-and-answer-style “fireside chat.” West discussed hard-hitting topics ranging from the government shutdown to sustainability, as well as light-hearted subjects like rap and soul music and social media. Social movements like Black […]
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Cal Poly sophomore launches two “Moustronauts” into space
One small feat for man, one giant leap for mousekind.
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Flight cancellations kick off Winter 2019: Cal Poly community comes together
How Cal Poly parent’s helped students affected by weather-inflicted flight cancellations. One parent flew with her daughter and friend to rent them a rental car, others rented a 12-seater van to help stranded students make the drive from San Francisco.
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Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Kathleen Enz Finken announces retirement
“I’ve come to understand over the years that there is never a ‘perfect’ time to step aside from a position such as this,” Provost Kathleen Enz Finken wrote her retirement announcement. “There is never a time when everything is done, the work is completed, and one can move on knowing ‘it’s all set.’ If that time ever came, it would mark the end of progress, growth, and change for the betterment of the institution, our students, and society.”
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Cal Poly sophomore wins district assembly position for the Democratic Party
A political science sophomore was backed by the San Luis Obispo County Progressives and won a seat as an Assembly District delegate for Assembly District 35.
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Cal Poly becomes first Fair Trade CSU
“The biggest goal is to educate Cal Poly students,” business administration junior and co-president of Net Impact Jenny Hoekstra said.”The leaders of tomorrow now are going to know more about this, and whatever company hopefully they will be advocates for environmental and social impact that they can make.”
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New details: Sigma Pi suspended after making recruits strap suitcases to their legs, providing alcohol to pledges and minors
The Sigma Pi fraternity has been suspended until June 15, 2019 and placed on social probation until Spring 2020 for violation of health and safety code, violation of alcohol use, violations of law and violation of hazing and conspiracy to haze. The suspension is effective immediately, as of Monday, Jan. 14, according to Cal Poly […]
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The search for a CLA dean may soon come to a close as two new candidates visit campus this week
Two CLA Dean finalists will be visiting Cal Poly this week and students are encouraged to attend open forums, meeting the candidates.
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Fans jump to help as Men’s Basketball game attendee suffers heart attack
A man suffered a heart attack with 58 seconds remaining in overtime during the Men’s Basketball game against CSUN in Mott Gym Jan. 12. The man was sitting in the alumni section when he went into cardiac arrest. Surrounding fans picked him up from his seat and brought him down to the side of the […]
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One student diagnosed with norovirus, others show symptoms
Norovirus is a contagious illness that often results in nausea and vomiting. Several students have reported norovirus symptoms and one student living on campus was diagnosed on Friday.