Editor’s note: El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Bryanna Hernandez. La oficina para la Diversidad e Inclusión Universitaria a mandado un correo electrónico buscando participación del campus para los siguientes foros relacionados a la búsqueda de un nuevo Asistente Vicepresidente para la planificación estratégica y red de contactos de DEI […]
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Cal Poly hosts open forums for Assistant VP of DEI Strategic Planning
The Office for University Diversity and Inclusion sent out an email seeking campus participation in upcoming open forums regarding the search for an Assistant Vice President for DEI Strategic Planning and Networks on Tuesday morning. The current Interim Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer [CDO], Dr. Denise Isom, has approved the […]
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Newly reopened Fremont Hall floods during first week back
The first floor of Fremont Hall was flooded with sewage water at around 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 — the night before the first day of classes. Fremont Hall was previously closed due to mudslides and just reopened ahead of the 2022 fall quarter. “University Housing reports that the first-floor north wing toilets in […]
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‘Let them sleep on us’: Men’s soccer gears up for Big West Tournament run
When asked about his expectations for the upcoming year, Cal Poly men’s soccer head coach Steve Sampson responded passionately. “Everyone is saying this is a rebuilding year,” Sampson said. “Well, to heck with that.” Last season the Mustangs came in eighth in preseason polling. They exceeded external expectations by finishing third in the conference and […]
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Women’s soccer begins new season ‘even hungrier’ for championship
After sharing the regular season Big West Conference title and losing in the Big West tournament title match last season, the Mustang women’s soccer team is poised for a defining year. “Just saying ‘a goal away’ is just a slap in the face,” senior midfielder Camille Lafaix said. “It reminds me of how angry and […]
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BEACoN Mentors and Disability Alliance propose Disability Cultural Program for student belonging and academic success
The Disability Alliance, a student-run club focused on creating a community for students with disabilities on campus, alongside a research team from the BEACoN Mentors program have created a proposal for a Disability Cultural Program at Cal Poly that currently has more than 200 signatures. The Disability Cultural Program is a stepping stone toward one […]
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Cal Poly soccer players react to Spanos Stadium’s turf renovation
In December, Cal Poly Athletics announced that Alex G. Spanos Stadium would be switching playing surfaces, from natural grass to FieldTurf, a decision that is not popular among some players. The $3.2 million project began in November and is set to be completed before the June Spring Commencement Ceremony. Women’s soccer sophomore midfielder Camille Lafaix […]
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How undergraduate student researchers are combating the stigma around menstruation
Sarah Hamp-Adams, a public health junior, remembers her first period with words like “embarrassed” and “scary.” “I remember being confused and embarrassed, and whenever my friends would bring it up, I’d be like, ‘why are we talking about this?’” Hamp-Adams said. “If I had a tampon or pad with me it was like I needed […]
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Cal Poly’s California Cybersecurity Institute teaches students to “defend the universe”
Sal Gutierrez looked forward to taking a music class in high school. Little did he know, he registered for computer science by mistake. By the time he realized what he’d done, it was too late to opt-out. Reluctantly, he joined the class. “And I think that little mistake changed my life completely,” Gutierrez said. Gutierrez […]
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Racing with a sweet tooth: Bicyclists take on the San Luis Obispo Tour de Donut
Cyclists in San Luis Obispo took to the streets to compete in the annual Tour de Donut, a 15 mile bike ride with stops at donut shops along the way. Mustang News Reporter Jillian Butler shows us how the bikers did in the competition.
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Cal Poly now offering students on-campus summer storage
Cal Poly will now begin offering student storage for their belongings in its three residential package centers this summer. For $220, Distribution Services will store students’ items in Canyon Post Mail Center, Pacheco Post Package Center or Sequoia Package Center. Prior to a student’s on-campus move-in this fall, their storage items will be delivered to […]