Reawaken USA, a faith-based conservative movement, visited Cal Poly as part of a tour to promote their values, drawing mixed reactions from students, some of whom protested the event and the messages it promoted.
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University officials clarify use of Flock Safety cameras amid student backlash
Cal Poly has partnered with Flock Safety to provide image and video surveillance to its campus, and the university has data sharing turned off, though it can be switched on if requested by law enforcement through a lawful court order.
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Student club gears up for satellite launch into orbit
Students are working on projects all over campus, but not many can say their project leaves the planet. A student-made satellite developed at Cal Poly’s PolySat Lab is scheduled to launch into space on March 29 aboard a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, according to PolySat Education and Outreach Director Sage Russell. Students […]
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BSU Historian reflects on legacy, community during Black History Month
The Black Student Union at Cal Poly has been working to preserve Black history on campus through the documentation of the organization’s history and the hosting of events such as the African Black Coalition Conference, while also providing resources and support for Black students.
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Just a bill: a breakdown of California’s legislative process
California’s Senate Bills and Assembly Bills impact all avenues of the state, including state-funded universities, like Cal Poly.
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La semana de Bach de Cal Poly demuestra música e instrumentos históricos
Find the English version here. Traducido por Addie Uhl. Mientras los de Cal Poly están en prisa en el quarter de invierno, los estudiantes, la facultad y los obreros celebran la semana de Bace. Este año, la semana de Bach duró del 22 de enero hasta el 24, que tenía clases magistrales y espectáculos que […]
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Turning seaweed into sustainability: Ecoplasticity shapes the future of eco-friendly products
When Mayela Fernandez used to visit the Caribbean with her family, she witnessed the effects of sargassum, a decomposing seaweed that releases toxic chemicals into the air. Piles of decaying brown seaweed stretched across the shore, filling the air with a noticeable stench. Since 2011, several coastal zones from Cancun to Havana to Miami have […]
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Cal Poly Partners working to bring EBT to Hilltop market in PCV
Cal Poly Partners is working to get Hilltop, the grocery market at Poly Canyon Village, approved to accept EBT by the start of spring quarter, after rebranding from Poly Canyon Village Market.
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San Luis Obispo unveils new trails, updates hiking routes
The sprawling hills are bright green, the beaches are sparkling and covered with groups of excited college students and San Luis Obispo’s natural excursions are especially popular at this time of year. It’s almost spring in San Luis Obispo. The city has a major hiking culture and recently the City of San Luis Obispo Ranger […]
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Los estudiantes se adaptan a la cultura de la biblioteca por primera vez en dos años
Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero. Cuando Maddie Howard se dirige al campus para estudiar para sus exámenes, ella pasa justo al lado de la biblioteca Kennedy y, en cambio, se dirige a los edificios de ingeniería. Después de dos años y medio sin biblioteca, se adaptó a la vida sin ella. […]
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Miembro de Alpha Epsilon Pi agredido en un delito de odio antisemita
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. Las autoridades están buscando a los hombres que asaltaron a un miembro de la fraternidad Alpha Epsilon Pi en un crimen de odio antisemita ocurrido el último sábado. Aproximadamente a las 9:50 p.m. el 28 de febrero, un gran camión blanco con “luces extensivas de posventa” […]