Jewish students at Cal Poly have expressed concern over a research guide titled “Israel Palestine Protests – Cal Poly Student Activism” which they believe frames, omits, and misrepresents their identity and perspectives, and reduces complex concepts to surface-level definitions.
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly let the ADL censor and misrepresent my research
Cal Poly’s Student Success and Outcomes Librarian, Kyle Tanaka, has refuted the Anti-Defamation League’s characterization of his research guide as an “Israel-Palestine research guide” in the Cal Poly Campus Antisemitism Report Card, citing numerous inaccuracies in the report card and highlighting the university’s decision to comply with a censorship request from the ADL.
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Letter to the Editor: Faculty parking woes due to poor planning by Armstrong
Finding a parking space has always been a gamble at Cal Poly. Lately, it’s become worse with the faculty being informed of a 125-space reduction due to campus construction. Were faculty informed in a direct campus-wide email before reporting for the fall quarter? No.
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Letter to the Editor: Invisible no more, the untold stories of student parents
Through my work with the Student Parent Joy at Cal Poly, I have seen firsthand these students’ immense dedication and resilience. Their stories, like that of my own mother, illuminate the profound impact of balancing education with parenting and highlight the urgent need for greater support and recognition.
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Letter to the Editor: AI is the future of education, so let’s use it well
The introduction of AI-powered tools has dramatically changed the way we work. Through subscriptions to Claude and ChatGPT, I feel like I have a personal assistant or a dedicated co-worker by my side at all times. I have become significantly more capable of tackling ambitious tasks and topics.
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly president urges responsible St. Patrick’s celebrations
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong submitted a letter to the editor before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Mustang News column referred to in this story can be found at ‘Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another […]
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Letter to the Editor: A guide to thriving in a Washington D.C. internship
Jonah Shulman is a 2024 Cal Poly graduate. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. My fellow Mustangs, are you looking for a challenging professional experience that pushes you beyond your comfort zone? Curious about seeing the fast-paced world of politics up close? My congressional internship taught […]
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Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly community should participate in SLO’s upcoming budget forum
Ethan Gutterman is a history major at Cal Poly. The views expressed in this letter do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. While San Luis Obispo is a great place to live and go to school, there is much we can do to make it more equitable. The most prominent issue to me is […]
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Passing the Torch — A Reflection
This open letter was first recited as a speech on Jan. 20, 2021 at Cal Poly’s virtual, annual MLK event to an audience of a few hundred SLO community members. Amman Fasil Asfaw is an electrical engineering graduate student. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Dear Future Torchbearers, I’d like to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Responding to COVID-19 claims from Pat Fidopiastis
Scott Eagon is an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. The views expressed in this letter do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I’m writing this letter to the editor as a response to several public claims made by my colleague in the Biological Sciences Department, Dr. Pat […]
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Letter to the Editor: Biological sciences faculty, staff respond to “Power Imbalance in COVID Enforcement” article
This letter was written by a group of biological sciences staff and faculty. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News.