Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta spoke to a packed Chumash Auditorium Thursday, May 10 regarding campus climate and social activism. “I was so happy to see how many people went and to see that many people did care about what…
History of social activism at Cal Poly
Highlights from protests and demonstrations Cal Poly has seen during the past 58 years.
Ethnic Studies class puts on Hip-Hop Symposium to raise consciousness and promote expression
The event allowed students to display what they had learned and also served as a source of liberation for some.
Fifteen-year-old SLO activist fights for animals’ lives
Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary continually inspires and drives founder Zoe Rosenberg as she strives to achieve her goal of protecting and liberating animals. Through resistance and vocalization, Rosenberg creates an impact in the San Luis Obispo community and beyond. Rosenberg…
Holocaust survivor Ben Stern to speak Feb. 16-17
Stern is the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Change of the Status Quo: A Social Justice Conference Feb. 16-17.
New chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action is created at Cal Poly
The Cal Poly chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action is a new group on campus that advocates for reproductive freedom.
Students say people should stay involved after the Women’s March
While the Women’s March inspires thousands of participants, some students believe there is no political action taken beyond that.
Her dad’s deportation made her an ally to DACA recipients
With her father’s deportation and personal connection to undocumented immigrants, Dominque Morales feels obligated to speak for DACA recipients.
Queer Crowd marches in silence in response to transgender killings
The killing of six transgender women since the beginning of 2017 led to the silent march.
Lipslut fights back against Trump
Student-run company has half of lipstick sales go to a woman’s charity
Protests and demonstrations ensue in front of SLO Planned Parenthood
Both demonstrations carried out peacefully.