Mechanical engineering junior Kenneth Taylor deeply impacted those around him with his adventurous spirit, kind heart and passion for the outdoors.
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Posted inSLO Film Festival
Student filmmakers debut on the big screen: Here’s what to expect
Nine years ago, when Filmmaker Randi Barros was a new professor at Cal Poly, she was approached by the former Director of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, Wendy Eidson.
Posted inObituaries
Sofia Padoan, remembered by Cal Poly and extended community
Friends, teammates and loved ones from all stages of Sofia’s life shared stories of her uplifting spirit, endless ambition on the Cal Poly KKG Instagram.
Posted inNews
AI voice cloning causes phone scams, hitting one Cal Poly family
When Will Trapp’s parents called their son in a panic, convinced he had been in a horrible accident, he was at home studying.
Posted inNews
Fire in Yosemite residence hall, one student with minor injuries, 58 students displaced
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. An electrical fire broke out in the Yosemite residence hall early Thursday morning, causing […]
Posted inNews
Cal Poly is the only predominantly white CSU. Here’s why
It wasn’t until after their high school’s sports signing day that civil engineering junior and track athlete Kaila Bishop found out they would be one of 23 Black students enrolled […]
Posted inCover Story
Spilling trauma: Students from marginalized backgrounds feel pressured to write about hardship
Isabella Carrera remembers not having nearby space to run around or enjoy the outdoors growing up in Panorama City, California. The lack of green space — which includes parks and […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Passing the Torch — A Reflection
This open letter was first recited as a speech on Jan. 20, 2021 at Cal Poly’s virtual, annual MLK event to an audience of a few hundred SLO community members. […]
Posted inNews
GoFundMe created for a student’s immigration fees
A GoFundMe was created for the immigration fees of an undocumented Cal Poly engineering graduate student. The fundraiser’s goal is $11,000. So far, $2,523 has been raised. This student immigrated […]
Posted inFeatures, News
A truck designed from scratch by a Cal Poly student will air on Discovery Channel
A truck hand-designed by Cal Poly mechanical engineering senior Jack Fisher will appear on the upcoming season of the Discovery Channel show, “Twin Turbos.” Fisher co-founded the engineering consulting firm […]
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Cal Poly students receive recognition for achievements at the State Capitol on Tour of Champions
Nineteen students from Cal Poly visited the State Capitol Monday, Feb. 11 to be recognized for various efforts and accomplishments in front of the State Assembly and Senate. The honorees […]