For the first time in 50 years, students proposed that the nation-wide student organization Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán (MEChA), known as MEXA at Cal Poly, change its name nationally. The proposal to change the name from “Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán” to “Movimiento Estudiantil” was originally motioned by the University of Oregon chapter at […]
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Cal Poly ranked one of seven worst institutions for Latinx student success
With its high graduation rate, Cal Poly could help increase the overall Latinx graduation rate by enrolling more Latinx students.
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Time’s Up student march demands change and justice for sexual assault survivors
The march was intended to stand against rape culture and injustice that many survivors face.
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Cal Poly celebrates Indigenous People’s Day this Monday
Indigenous People’s Day will take place in the University Union Plaza from 5-7 p.m.
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Dia de los Muertos: Celebrating life and death at Cal Poly
Dia de los Muertos is a Latin American holiday dedicated to remembering and celebrating the lives of those who are deceased.
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Beloved custodian, ‘father figure’ Francisco Ayala dies
Ayala “went beyond his job and what was expected from him” to engage with students and offer help.
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OUR orientation up for review
Orientation for United Raza is in the process of being evaluated according to Andrene Kaiwi-Lenting, director of New Student and Transition Programs.
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Food, henna and a cultural education: CultureFest 2014
Musical performances, cultural dances and ethnic food booths were just a few of many attractions at CultureFest.
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MultiCultural Center hosts ‘Loteria’ in UU Plaza
On Tuesday, Nov. 2, the MultiCultural Center and MEXA is hosting traditional Mexican bingo game Loteria in the UU Plaza to honor Latino Heritage Month.
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Presidential debate turns into question-and-answer forum as protesters look on
Unexpected visitors add spice to an otherwise predicted you-ask, I-tell discussion with ASI presidential candidate Sarah Storelli.
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Students march to honor César Chávez
Cal Poly’s Movimiento Estudiatil Xicana/o de Aztlan (MEXA) student organization held its annual march to honor Mexican-American civil rights activist César Chávez last Thursday.