If someone unknowingly sat next to Christopher Blevins in one of their classes, they wouldn’t expect him to be one of the most exciting young prospects in competitive mountain biking, or that he’s likely competing in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Jasmin Fashami reflects on the year as Mark Borges prepares to become ASI president
As the ASI election results echoed through the loudspeakers of the University Union (UU), Jasmin Fashami’s phone sent her a memory of when her name was announced last year. “I remember all the people out there with yellow shirts, out…
Freshmen compete in annual Architectural Design Village
Dozens of students gathered outside of Architecture and Environmental Design (building 5), using wire to adjust wood-and-metal structures that were bound for the annual Architecture Design Village in Poly Canyon. The structures were tall, extending above their heads. But the…
With ASI sustainability resolution, Campus Dining will offer reusable dishes in new dining complex
The ASI Board of Directors has unanimously passed a sustainability resolution Feb. 20, strongly urging Campus Dining to use reusable dishes in their future dining locations.
Is time running out for Daylight Savings? Students react to potential of eliminating changing clocks
The clock changes to 1:59 a.m., seconds pass, and then, as if by magic, springs instantly to 3 a.m. In the morning, when the country rises, something feels just slightly off. Since daylight saving time was first passed into law…
Class allows liberal studies majors to teach with dogs
The clinking of a collar immediately grabbed students’ attention, apparent as heads turned toward the open door. A dog then bolted in, tail wagging. For a new course offered at Cal Poly, this is the regular classroom setting. What started…
Three DJ’s, three channels and a pair of headphones: SubSessions hosts its first silent disco
Three DJ's, Three Channels and a Pair of Headphones Kylee Zolezzi March 14, 2019 0 SubSessions hosts its first Silent Disco Two DJs on opposite ends of a Guild Hall stage spun beats with their turntables and laptops. Partygoers in…
The Second Annual Central Coast VegFest embraces ideas of veganism
The second annual Central Coast VegFest took place Feb 23, an all-vegan event consisting of over 50 different vendors and speakers. The event had food options such as vegan cheese, vegan milkshakes and even vegan bacon crisps. The festival also had…
Become a bartender in fifteen minutes: How students are competing for bartending bragging rights
As the clock struck 10 p.m., the bar lights dimmed, country music blasted over the loudspeakers and the crowd of students started pouring in as graphic communication senior Nicole Cullop and kinesiology senior Adele Looper warmed up their wrists to…
For 40 years, all ASI presidents were men. How women have paved the way for student leadership today
An influx of women have been elected to U.S. Congress and San Luis Obispo’s government, where four out of five council members are female. This trend has trickled down to student leadership at Cal Poly, where six out of the…
Sustainability report shows transportation now makes up majority of campus emissions
The 2018 Biennial Sustainability Progress Report was released Jan. 29, and includes updated statistics concerning Cal Poly’s water and energy use, waste management and climate action plan. While in 2017, buildings were emitting the most greenhouse gasses (GHG), the new…