Allowing Lambda Chi to participate in Winter Rush, rather than being fully suspended, denotes that Cal Poly offers little to no sympathy to the students who were genuinely hurt by the abhorrent actions that occurred last spring.
It’s been one year since the blackface incident. Where is Cal Poly’s campus climate now?
“Disappointed, but not surprised.” When sociology and psychology senior Olivia Gore’s phone lit up with messages regarding a photo of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity member Kyler Watkins donning blackface next to another fraternity member in a bandana and a drawn-on…
Free Speech Wall: Different quarter, different meaning?
Two demonstrations of the First Amendment were notably absent from Cal Poly’s campus Fall 2018: the Free Speech Wall and the protests against it. For those who missed it, there is no reason to worry; the Cal Poly College Republicans…
What has happened in the wake of the alleged blackface incident
Armstrong said he will do everything in his power to promote inclusion, here is what has been done so far.
Mandatory student diversity training new to WOW
As part of Cal Poly’s Diversity Action Initiative, incoming students were required to attend a diversity session.
IFC and PHA suspension lifted, besides Lambda Chi Alpha
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong has lifted a blanket suspension for Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities and Panhellenic Association (PHA) sororities that was implemented April 16, eight days after fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha alumnus Kyler Watkins appeared in blackface and other…
Blackface to today: How Cal Poly got here
Look back at the spring quarter events that changed Cal Poly’s campus climate.
Blackface backlash: How Cal Poly’s reputation has been impacted by racist incidents
The recent blackface incident has drawn national and international attention and affected Cal Poly’s image and reputation.
A discussion with Jesse Williams: Acting and activism
“Grey’s Anatomy” actor and Black Entertainment Television Humanitarian Award winner Jesse Williams visited Cal Poly.
‘The Mustang in the Room’ campaign intends to create a safe space for tough conversations
The motto of The Mustang in the Room is “Cal Poly students celebrating diversity, calling for unity.”
Armstrong addresses campus about fraternity Snapchat video ridiculing blackface incident
The university said they are handing the incidences over to the California attorney general.