Isabella Carrera remembers not having nearby space to run around or enjoy the outdoors growing up in Panorama City, California. The lack of green space — which includes parks and outdoor community areas — is an accessibility issue that heavily…
Cal Poly community combats anti-Asian hate
Chants of “stop Asian hate” echoed through the streets of San Luis Obispo as community members marched in support of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community on April 1st.
Forms of activism, such as this, have ignited through Cal Poly and the greater SLO area since the recent escalation of hate crimes directed towards the Asian population, with attacks centered in larger cities and targeting the elderly.
Cal Poly students don’t support Caitlyn Jenner for governor, poll shows
On April 23, Caitlyn Jenner announced her bid for the governor of California in the projected recall election against Gavin Newsom.
“I’m in!” Jenner announced via Twitter informally launching her campaign as a Republican candidate in California.
Four Cal Poly alum create a reusable boba bottle
Tossing ideas to one another in hopes to start a company was a constant in Cal Poly alumnae Marcus Tjajadi and Edwin Cheung’s relationship. One November night in 2019, a call between the two would eventually lead to the birth of their startup: BobaWare.
“Everyone was smiling the entire time”: Cal Poly student creates “Bitchin’ DIY Pop-up”
Self-described workaholic and graphic communications junior Mia Lew put the skills she’s learned through her event planning minor into her “Bitchin’ DIY Pop-up” event, meant to bring artists in San Luis Obispo “out of their funk” and back into the art world.
DJ Spotlight: Yung Gazpacho
This post originally appeared on KCPR.org. Name: Liam Reece Year: 4th Major: Music KCPR Schedule: Saturday 6-9pm What is your DJ name? Yung Gazpacho How did you select/create this name? When I was in high school, me and my friends all…
Always Check on the Homies: An alumni started business focusing on mental health
Always Check on the Homies (ACOTH) is a clothing brand and mental health service that was launched in March 2021 by Cal Poly alum Will Doerr. Doerr is looking to change the stigma surrounding mental health by promoting the topic…
How COVID-19 influenced incoming freshmen to commit to Cal Poly
Before the pandemic, incoming animal science freshman Tyra Adair had her heart set on attending University of California (UC) Davis. However, once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it caused her to reconsider her priorities, which ultimately led to her decision to attend Cal Poly.
“The work we have ahead of us;” Women of Cal Poly share what Denim Day means to them
Women and gender studies professor and Education and Communications Director Christina Kaviani said that Denim Day is an opportunity for people across the world to wear denim and showcase a united front regarding sexual assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April.
Two Cal Poly students spin to win on Wheel of Fortune college edition
Cal Poly students Kyle Randel and Chloe Smit both came away with big prizes after taking a spin on Wheel of Fortune’s “College Week Spring Break” during the second week of April. Randel and Smit were featured on episodes of…
Ecology professor uses social media to share her research virtually
During quarantine, while people have been turning to arts and crafts to entertain themselves indoors, ecology professor Yamina Pressler has been recognized by Smithsonian Magazine for her work developing “responsibly harvested” soil-based water colors with her friend and colleague, Dr. Karen Vaughn at the University of Wyoming.