Students showed opposition to conservative activist Milo Yiannopoulos’ upcoming visit to Cal Poly on Jan. 31 as part of his “Dangerous Faggot” tour of American college campuses. Yiannopoulos is a British editor and writer for Breitbart News as well as…
Behind the selfie: How social media can be a cry for help
Instagram posts can be a humble brag or a way to capture a memory. But other times, they’re a cry for help. Assistant Director of Community Prevention and Intervention Services Dr. Hannah Roberts said that even though social media can…
#GivingTuesday to promote campus culture of philanthropy
Alumni, parents, supporters and students can donate to several college-specific causes.
Cal Poly and Christianity
Beyond Cru, a Christian connection to student life is apparent at Cal Poly.
Unifying resources for mental health support
Cal Poly mental health officials are facing a surge in demand for their services, an occurrence that is mirrored in counseling centers across the nation. These services range from individual therapy sessions and skill-based workshops at the counseling center to…
Not going home for the holidays
Students who don’t go home for Thanksgiving find alternative ways to celebrate the holiday.
A look inside campus’ new gourmet restaurant
Dylan Ring has more on the new on-campus gourmet restaurant known as “Myron’s.” While Myron’s is largely visited by faculty and staff, the restaurant’s doors are open to all of campus. However, they do not accept Plu$ Dollars. The gourmet…
Can we really connect?
Student distress is on the rise. According to a 2014 study by the American College Health Association, almost half of students reported feeling hopeless within the last 12 months of that year. Cal Poly counselors say this mirrors what they…
DREAM Center anticipated to open in early 2017
After a year of planning, a safe space for undocumented Cal Poly students and their supporters will be created on campus this winter quarter. The DREAM Center will “allow students to know they’re coming into a facility where everyone understands…
Cal Poly Extended Education hosts Coding for Kids workshop
The program allowed the young students to create things like applications and social media quizzes.
Eating disorders at Cal Poly
Every day, 4,000 to 6,000 people visit Cal Poly’s state-of-the-art Recreation Center to exercise. Cal Poly has long been deemed a “fit” campus, with an extremely health-conscious student body and a culture of 24/7 exercise. Though exercising and eating healthy…