Reports of stalking to Safer have increased since Cal Poly began promoting “Stalking Awareness Month” on campus three years ago. “The numbers that we have aren’t necessarily indicative of all of campus,” Safer Coordinator Kara Samaniego said. “It’s very, very underreported, just like all forms of gender-based violence. We see just the tip of the […]
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Overheard at Cal Poly: Was someone listening?
Biochemistry freshman Adriana Yarkin thought she was the only bagpipe player at Cal Poly. As she practiced, electrical engineering freshman Sophie Guzules heard the music, opened the Facebook app on her phone and posted on the “Overheard at Cal Poly” page.
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Facebook faces criticism for privacy settings
Even if you do not have a Facebook account, there is a chance a user profile has already been generated.
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Sheriff’s Office implements Safe Exchange Zones for online purchases
Safe Exchange Zones have been set up in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande.
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Parkland students and their social media activism reaches the Cal Poly community
Cal Poly students have been driven to action after the events in Parkland, Florida.
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Cal Poly student designs t-shirt, raising nearly $500 for Thomas fire victim family
Blake Silva designed and sold shirts to raise money for a family who lost their home in the Thomas Fire.
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Facebook’s algorithm changed, but you can still prioritize your favorite news outlets
Here’s how to change your Facebook’s settings to show content from your favorite outlets first on your newsfeed.
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ISPs can sell your data, here’s how to protect yourself
While there are ways to protect yourself on the web, no method guarantees privacy
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Social media: Is it helping or hurting employment prospects?
In a world where it’s difficult to find a college student without multiple social media accounts, online presence plays a huge role in most facets of life, including the workplace. As students begin to search for jobs and internships, it’s important to recognize the impact these online profiles can have on employment. The National Association […]
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SLOMA to request partial funding for new building at SLO open forum
SLOMA is asking that anyone who supports the museum to attend the forum wearing “bright, primary colors.”
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Behind the selfie: How social media can be a cry for help
Instagram posts can be a humble brag or a way to capture a memory. But other times, they’re a cry for help. Assistant Director of Community Prevention and Intervention Services Dr. Hannah Roberts said that even though social media can provide a sense of community by promoting mental health awareness, it can also harm those […]