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1901 Marketplace becomes a popular study space and dining complex; adjusts to new restaurant additions
After its initial opening in Winter quarter, Cal Poly’s new dining complex, 1901 Marketplace, has provided students with additional areas to eat and study. According to Director of Campus Dining Jess Dozier, 1901 Marketplace instantly became the third preferred space for the campus community.
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The Hoof: Seven alternative study locations offered by Cal Poly
Caroline Kelleher is an anthropology and geography sophomore and Mustang News opinion and satire columnist. The opinions expressed in this piece do not necessarily represent the opinions of Mustang News. With the Kennedy Library renovation beginning over the summer, students have found themselves lacking a consistent place to study. Although the school is providing study […]
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Cal Poly professor to lead a five-year study on the impact of urban environments on birds
Cal Poly professor Clinton Francis is leading a five-year study on the impacts of noise and light pollution on birds after receiving a nearly $900,000 grant from the Cal Poly Distinguished Scholarship Award.
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“It opens you to a world of possibilities”: Study abroad resumes for students this fall
Study abroad is back in motion, providing students with the opportunity to learn and explore in a completely new environment once again. According to Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs and Senior International Officer Cari Vanderkar, approximately 150 students are abroad this fall. Vanderkar said that they are pleased with the ability to relaunch the […]
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With the library closed, students search for study spots
Halloween is over, but finals week is still creeping up for Cal Poly students. During past in-person quarters that would typically mean the library, coffee shops and dorms would be filled with students trying to get some last minute studying in. However, COVID-19 has forced students to find other places to study.
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Business meets AI: Cal Poly professors help teams make smarter decisions
Two Cal Poly professors have been working with Unanimous AI on a study about connecting business teams and Swarm AI.
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Hungry and Homeless: New survey shows some Cal Poly students lack basic living necessities
Video by Sydney Brandt A study conducted by California State University (CSU) systems in January 2018 found that 41.6 percent of students reported food insecurity and 10.9 percent reported homelessness. These results are also reflected in a recent survey of Cal Poly students that yielded similar results. It was found 26.9 percent of Cal Poly […]
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Recent terrorist attacks do not deter Cal Poly students from studying abroad
Our 300-student survey found 68.2 percent of students said recent attacks would not influence their decision to study abroad.
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Recent study proves Cal Poly work in Peru a success
Cal Poly’s Learn By Doing philosophy stretches farther than just the San Luis Obispo campus. Every summer, it’s practiced by students in Peru.
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Is studying 25-35 hours a week realistic?
“You would get A’s in all your classes if you studied 25-35 hours per week.”