In an ongoing effort to recruit more minority and low-income students to the university, the Cal Poly Opportunity Grant was introduced after campus-wide feedback and implemented in Fall 2019. Funding for the grant will come from the Opportunity Fee, which…
Blackface backlash: How Cal Poly’s reputation has been impacted by racist incidents
The recent blackface incident has drawn national and international attention and affected Cal Poly’s image and reputation.
Cross Cultural Experience: Separatism or Integration?
Students of all backgrounds should get to know the cultures of others to build a sense of community.
Kyler Watkins’ blackface: Another mark on Cal Poly’s timeline of racism
Cal Poly has a long history of racially insensitive behavior.
Letter to the Editor: Response to Kyler Watkins’ apology
This letter reflects the opinions of environmental engineering senior Spencer Harvey.
Letter to the Editor: Remembering the importance of our rights with regards to the Lambda Chi Alpha incident
Cairns argues the actions of the Lambda Chi members involved in the blackface incident are protected by the First Amendment.
Dear President Armstrong, you have failed
Ahmed argues the blackface incident is yet another example of the administration not taking necessary action to prevent discrimination.
Another racist action at Cal Poly
Atienza argues that while blackface is racist, it was a nonviolent act and is therefore protected under the First Amendment.Â
Letter to the editor: Dean of Students’ response to Alpha Gamma Rho’s photo
[We] are aware that the acts of cultural appropriation have been hurtful to members of our community.
Racism, Libertarians and me
As a Filipino-American I’ve seen how fast these people turn on another minority for not believing in the same thing they believe in, effectively isolating them for thinking different.
