Post graduation, some Cal Poly students aspire to obtain a Juris Doctor (JD) to pursue a career in the legal field; however, preparation for law school begins early during one’s undergraduate years. By taking relevant classes, completing internships, joining clubs and gaining real-world experience, students can become better suited for the trials of law school. […]
Tag: Political Science
Cal Poly professors discover political polarization affects how people shop
Research co-led by two Cal Poly marketing professors finds that political polarization in the U.S. has a substantial and often negative impact on individuals’ everyday lives as consumers, causing them to make purchasing decisions that align with their political affiliations.
Students say there’s an Armenian cultural genocide
According to Martyrossian, signs of a “cultural genocide” against Armenians are happening within the region that is nationally recognized as “Nagorno-Karabakh” but known as the “Republic of Artsakh” by the Armenian community.
Cal Poly sophomore wins district assembly position for the Democratic Party
A political science sophomore was backed by the San Luis Obispo County Progressives and won a seat as an Assembly District delegate for Assembly District 35.
Fellowship program offers students from all backgrounds a chance to work in state government
Applications for the Capital Fellows Program are due Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.
Giuseppe’s: Senior project turned popular restaurant
When political science student Joe DiFronzo chose his senior project back in 1988, he knew there was only one option: opening a restaurant. DiFronzo runs the homestyle Italian restaurant Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica, which first opened in the Landmark Hotel space on Price Street in Pismo Beach. But starting a business as at 20 years old […]
Central Coast not named in offshore drilling executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 28 that would allow for the expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling along portions of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, but does not explicitly mention the Central Coast. The executive order, “America-First Offshore Energy Strategy,” was proposed to reduce the amount of oil imported from […]
New fraud examiners club joins Cal Poly
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has established a student chapter at Cal Poly.
Political science class calls paramedics for professor
Settle chose not to go to the hospital and was released by paramedics.
Students build digital libraries for developing schools
The digital libraries will be deployed in communities where there is no Internet available.
Institute of Advanced Technology and Public Policy receives $1.2 million grant to ‘open government’ program
The Institute of Advanced Technology and Public Policy will use the grant to enhance voters’ access to government meetings.