Chick-Fil-A announced it will no longer donate to two organizations that have been branded as anti-LGBTQ+. The fast-food chain received criticism nationally and on campus for donating to organizations with anti-LGBTQ+ stances. “There’s no question we know that, as we…
The resolution to kick Chick-fil-A off campus passed — but that doesn’t mean it’s leaving yet
After the resolution’s second hearing, a majority vote passed it at the Academic Senate meeting. However, because the franchise is out of the Academic Senate’s jurisdiction, the resolution cannot terminate the contract itself but can only suggest Cal Poly Corporation to do so.
Academic Senate proposes resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus
President Armstrong said an Academic Senate resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus over their support for anti-gay causes represents a “slippery slope.” “Who decides what values?” Armstrong said. “Who decides what’s bad? What’s the next topic? What’s the…
Cal Poly Chick-fil-A sets record with $2 million in sales for 2018
The Avenue’s on-campus Chick-fil-A set a record in 2018, bringing in more than $2 million in sales, despite being open only nine months out of the year. The location was recently presented with the “Two Million Dollar Award” by the…
I ate my way through campus, the healthy way
Eating healthy on campus is possible at all dining venues, each offering vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options.
The food fight at Cal Poly
Cal Poly Campus Dining is not alone in the struggle to offer more healthy options.
Chick-fil-A debate hits Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s on-campus Chick-fil-A became the local center of a nationwide controversy last week as people on both sides of the gay marriage debate visited the restaurant to make their opinions known. On Wednesday, tourists, locals and Cal Poly…
Chick-fil-A supporters protest on campus
Hungry families, tourists and locals visited Cal Poly’s Chick-fil-A on Wednesday to eat the restaurant’s signature chicken sandwiches and express their support of Chick-fil-A president and chief operating officer (COO) Dan Cathy’s public stance against gay marriage. “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” was announced last…
Char-fil-A: Campus dining fire causes evacuations
Cal Poly employees evacuated The Avenue, 19 Metro Station and Sandwich Factory campus restaurants, as well as the Pre-Rec center Tuesday afternoon due to a small fire at the Chick-fil-A unit in The Avenue. No injuries were reported from the…
Chips and chicken and fries, oh my! Without nutritional information students favor unhealthy food choices on-campus
When walking through The Avenue, or any Cal Poly restaurant , students are faced with one simple question: what to eat? With the options of Chick-fil-A sandwiches, salads, burritos and many other options, it is a tough choice to make.