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Pride introduces Queer Dialogues

As part of their ever-changing, flexible program, the Pride Center introduced the Queer Dialogue series on Jan. 14. The series, which serves as a safe environment for students to discuss difficult topics, arose from student request. The Cross Cultural Centers has hosted several variations of dialogue series in the past, some of which were more […]

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Born this way: Pride Month speaker discusses the science behind sexual orientation

Mustang Daily Staff Report news@mustangdaily.net What makes a person gay, straight or bisexual? Former Harvard neuroscientist Simon LeVay discussed the science behind sexual orientation during his presentation last night at Cal Poly’s Recreation Center as a part of Pride Month hosted by the Pride Center. LeVay said the speech was an effort to educate people on discrimination and change attitudes […]

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Cal Poly looks to address campus diversity

Holly Dickson hollydickson.md@gmail.com In general, Cal Poly is a school known more for its architecture and engineering programs than for diverse students, faculty and staff. That being said, this fall’s freshman class was the most ethnically diverse in school history, and students seem to think Cal Poly is paying more attention to issues regarding gender […]

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On the runway, raising awareness

Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Glitter, glamour and a gold bodysuit illuminated Chumash Auditorium on Friday, as people dressed as magicians, lion tamers, puppets and Siamese twins came together in support of transgender awareness. A group of recreation, parks and tourism administration students planned a fashion show as the grand finale to a series of […]

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Women's HERstory

Student Life and Leadershiphas put together a campaign called Women’s HERstory Week to honor the progress and history of women’s issues from March 5 to 9. The week leads up to today, International Women’s Day. The weeklong series of events is put on by Cal Poly’s MultiCultural Center (MCC), Gender Equity Center and Pride Center. As a whole, the event […]

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