Cal Poly’s Empow!er — a club dedicated to uplifting students that are first-generation, low-income or have a disability — is building an inclusivity bridge this quarter to counter the free speech wall. The free speech wall, a reoccurring installation by the Cal Poly Republican Club, has consistently featured instances of hate speech. Such instances included […]
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‘Home away from home’: The new Latinx center opens as a support system for students
In 2020, construction management junior Nina Tamayo made the “life-altering” decision to move from Calexico, her hometown just five minutes away from the Mexico border, to attend Cal Poly. She faced immense culture shock, she said, as well as imposter syndrome — a psychological occurrence when a person doubts their skills, talents and accomplishments —when […]
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Cal Poly Plans to Open New Latinx Center in the Fall of 2022
Cal Poly announced plans to open a new Latinx Center in the fall quarter of 2022. The grand opening will occur amidst September’s Hispanic Heritage Month and will feature an opening ceremony and celebration. Hosted in Cal Poly’s Science Building in room E-22, the Latinx Center will be the latest addition to Student Diversity and […]