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Former police officer Jim Windlen runs Parish Kitchen, which is dedicated to serving the hungry and needy
| December 25, 2022 | Kitchen | Written by Andy Foreman NKyTribune reporter The transition wasn’t difficult at all. At least it wasn’t for Jim Windlen. The Covington native served as the Villa Hills Police Office for 39 years. Now he is the director of the parish kitchen—a ministry of the Diocese of Covington—at 1561 Madison Avenue. “Sure, I was hesitant at first,” Windlen, 63, told L.A Northern Kentucky Tribuneafter serving as a guest speaker at the Covington Rotary Club this week.
Avoiding smart contract conflicts despite ambiguity
A version of this article was originally published by Law360 on Oct. 21, 2020.
Fears of a second Armenian Genocide circulate while the world stays silent
A girl grips her little sister’s hand as they begin to run away. Suddenly, the older sister gets jerked to the side. She realizes she’s in a pile of clothes. A woman has hidden her. The little sister is nowhere to be found and was never seen again. One of my best friends and fellow Cal Poly Pomona student told me this story about her great grandmother’s experience during the Armenian Genocide.
ASI approves $2 million for basic needs programs
The ASI Board of Directors unanimously approved the allocation of approximately $2 million, previously identified in savings, to ASI and university basic needs programs in its Oct. 8 meeting.
Office of Equity and Compliance debunks myths surrounding Title IX policy
The Office of Equity and Compliance initiated a new conversation series last Wednesday, aiming to clarify misconceptions and debunk myths surrounding the new federal Title IX policies enforced on campus. “There are a lot of changes right now with regard to Title IX,” said Gabriela Garcia, deputy discrimination, harassment and retaliation administrator and complaint resolution manager.
Changing immigration policies present new challenges to CPP’s undocumented community
Changes to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy over the last few months have prompted Undocumented Student Services to recognize their impact on the Cal Poly Pomona community and virtually assist undocumented students during this time of uncertainty. USCIS policy changes include a proposed increase in filing fees, and scaled back protection for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients.
Academic Senate extends winter intersession to 4 weeks
The Academic Senate recently voted to extend winter intersession from a two-week format to a four-week formatto ease the stress of the added course load. The extended winter intersession at Cal Poly Pomona is set to begin virtually on Dec. 19 and run through Jan. 21. As CPP prepares for the extended winter intersession, the news of the one-time extension has received generally positive reactions amongst the campus community.
NBA outshines MLB in preventing COVID-19
The NBA deserves a round of applause for the huge success of its NBA bubble that obtained zero confirmed cases of COVID-19, setting high prevention standards for professional sports leagues. The MLB on the other hand, struggled to protect its players safety as the virus nearly brought an end to their season. At first, I was skeptical of how the idea of a bubble was going to work out. Where would the teams stay? How often will they get tested? Do players have the self-control to not break the rules?
President Coley addresses student concerns during Lattes with Lucy
ASI President Lucy Yu was joined by Cal Poly Pomona President Soraya Coley for the Oct. 8 session of Lattes with Lucy. The event was a Q&A Zoom webinar curated to answer anonymous questions posed by CPP attendees, forgoing Lattes with Lucy’s normally pre-recorded format. “Lattes with Lucy has become one of my biggest keys of communication with our student body,” said Yu. “Now that we are in a virtual setting, the original idea of Lattes with Lucy became more important.
CPP zooms into the cloud with the help of Kaltura
Cal Poly Pomona expanded its contract with the video platform, Kaltura, increasing the hours available to faculty members for captioning, providing unlimited cloud video storage, and integrating a Zoom feature which allows recorded videos to go straight to the cloud. With the campus’ shift to virtual instruction, CPP students were introduced to the video conferencing service Zoom for synchronous classes.
My decision to live childfree is none of your business
“When are you having children” has been the go-to question my friends and family have been asking me after I announced my engagement last month. Out of all the ridiculous and absurd questions they have asked me, the question of children is the one that bothers me the most. The truth is, my fiancé and I do not like children and we do not plan on having any either. (Eddie Rangel | The Poly Post) I was raised in a large Mexican American family.
CPP reacts to Newsom’s electric car executive order
After a season of record-breaking wildfires, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sparked change by signing an executive order that would transition the state to only selling zero-emission vehicles by the year 2035. Cal Poly Pomona students offered their opinion on the new policy. The executive order will require all new cars and trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission, while vehicles with internal combustion engines would only be allowed to be sold used on the secondary market.
In-person lab student tests positive for COVID-19
A student attending an in-person lab in the Animal Health Science Department at Cal Poly Pomona tested positive for COVID-19. Only students enrolled in the course were notified by the university. The student emailed Associate Professor Joanne Sohn and Associate Vice President of Student Health and Wellbeing Leticia Gutierrez-Lopez on Sunday, Sept. 27, to notify them about the positive test result.
Athletes await CCAA decision on spring sports
The California Collegiate Athletic Association will announce at the end of October whether athletics can participate in physical activity beginning January 2021, prompting eagerness among CPP’s student-athletes to return to campus and resume practicing with their teams.
Women’s basketball corrals new Broncos
With college sports operating under a cloud of uncertainty, the CPP women’s basketball team has adapted to recruiting and managing the transfer market as they await the NCAA’s decision on the fate of the upcoming season. Women’s basketball Head Coach Danelle Bishop is entering her 11th year at the helm of the program. For Bishop and her coaching staff, recruiting can be an arduous process at times.
Level up pandemic free time with these five interactive games
Being entertained and finding fun ways to stay connected with friends and family during the pandemic are important goals for many people over the past few months, especially socially starved college students. For CPP students who aren’t into playing video games or online games, there are some easily accessible games that show to be enjoyable to play with loved ones over a call or as a weekend activity with roommates.
CPP athletes use time off to recover from injuries | The Poly Post
The suspension of collegiate sports due to COVID-19 may be one of the longest breaks CPP student-athletes have experienced, but it has allowed some to recover from injuries at their own pace. Now that non-essential businesses have returned, athletes are referred to treatment outside of campus. There are currently three athletes undergoing physical therapy off site.
Pomona art gallery gets a stroke of luck
The slowdown in businesses has become common during the pandemic, but The Alley Gallery has embraced its role in uniting Pomona residents through art by adding a splash of color in the community during these gloomy times. Locals, including Cal Poly Pomona students, have been drawn to the art that decorates Second Street. However, people rarely notice the small business that it all stems from, including third-year anthropology student Blanca Martinez.
Review: Hulu’s ‘Books of Blood’ poorly adapts classic horror series
“Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we’re opened, we’re red.” With these words, the world was introduced to one of horror’s most popular authors, Clive Barker. The creator of iconic horror franchises such as “Hellraiser” and “Candyman,” Barker initially broke into the world of horror fiction with his “Books of Blood” series. Hulu’s new film of the same title takes a disappointingly standard approach to adapting this iconic series.
Review: ‘Mulan’ enacts brave changes unsuccessfully translated into live action
“Mulan,” one of the most anticipated films of the year and the most recent addition to Disney’s ever-growing list of live-action remakes, had potential but failed to recreate the nostalgic feel of the original by excluding several main characters and making unnecessary changes. One of the film’s boldest moves was excluding several fan-favorite characters from the animated film, such as Mushu and Li Shang.
‘Cuties’ Netflix release draws mixed reactions from CPP community
Netflix is facing backlash from viewers following the Sept. 9 release of the French coming-of-age film “Cuties,” which features sexualized depictions of underage girls — depictions that have drawn mixed reactions from the Cal Poly Pomona community. The film’s plot concerns a young girl who joins a group of dancers and begins to mature rather rapidly. Maïmouna Doucouré, the film’s writer and director, has stated that “Cuties” is meant to be a criticism of the sexualization of young girls.
CPP Adventures Team gets wild – from the couch | The Poly Post
With virtual classes in session and outdoor social activities restricted, the only hike happening at home is the trek from the couch to the fridge, but the Campus Recreation Adventures Team has launched a series of free virtual national park tours, ensuring participants are “cultivating their outdoor spirit” straight from their living rooms.
A salute to the notorious RBG
When I was asked the question of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I knew who I wanted to be; I wanted to be just like the iconic Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She spent her entire life working toward making a difference in this world, and I want to do the same. My mom used to educate me on who she was and what differences she made for women in this country. When I pictured Ruth, I pictured a superhero. She was someone people could look up to and gain confidence from.
Swift Games Club promotes healthy living amid pandemic
The Swift Games Club is striving to promote healthy living and fitness by organizing events to encourage the campus community to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic. The club’s mission is to encourage students who do not see themselves as physically active to engage in exhilarating and competitive outdoor activities, such as group exercise sessions and friendly sports games. They also educate their members on nutrition and the importance of exercising.
Queers in Business Club takes pride in bridging professional gaps
Cal Poly Pomona’s new LGBTQ club, Queers in Business, launched on Sept. 10 to offer students resources to develop and practice professional skills while providing a supportive, all-inclusive space. The club educates its members on how to be presentable in a professional setting — including tips on dressing for an interview and methods to promote oneself.
CPP Esports Club hosts in-house Valorant tournament
Cal Poly Pomona’s Esports Club hosted an in-house Valorant tournament on Saturday, Sept. 12 and was live streamed on Twitch for the public to view. Chris Truong, a third-year international business student and lead coordinator of the tournament, created the event because Valorant is currently one of the most popular games in the world and wanted students who enjoyed the game to compete in a fun environment. “The tournament went smooth and glad to have it happen,” Truong said.
ASI initiates the Be Active CPP Step Challenge
With the fall semester being held online, students no longer have the luxury of using the BRIC.In response, ASIcreated the Be Active CPP Step Challenge to motivate the CPP community out of the house and engaging in physical activity. Anyone who participates in the challenge can do so individually or in a team of three to fivepeople. Those who are a part of the challenge will compete to see who can earn the most steps each week.
Where did all the Black students go?
When thinking about going to college, I remember thinking that it was going to be different from high school, more diverse; I was partially right. There is a melting pot of different cultures and beauty; however, there is a particular group that is always left out: Black students. According to The Los Angeles Times, Black students have a trending decline at California State University campuses and honestly, it’s not surprising.
How to use tinder to create virtual sparks
Let’s wind the clocks back to January of this year. I was getting involved in campus life for the first time as a writer for The Poly Post. I was single again, and I had more confidence than ever because of an incredibly fashionable jacket that I had just gotten for Christmas (thanks Grandma!). The year was new, life was ripe with new opportunities and I was ready to jump back into the dating scene. By March, all of this potential was crushed.
Unplugging to recharge: The toll social media took on my socially distanced lifestyle
March 12 seems like a lifetime ago. So much has changed since that last day of in-person classes. At the time, I remember telling my classmates that even if Cal Poly Pomona were shut down past spring break, we would at least come back at the end of the spring semester for finals week. It is now late August, and there seems to be no end in sight. COVID-19 has changed all our lives in ways that we never could have predicted.
CPP Republicans Club admin should face repercussions for insensitive Instagram content
On June 24, the College Republicans at Cal Poly Pomona club received backlash due to several distasteful posts and comments on its Instagram page regarding immigration issues, political jokes, and its support of the federal government agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The posts consisted of several memes including one that read, “I like my borders like I like my sodas, with ICE.” (Eddie Rangel | The Poly Post) This is a tasteless joke.
What summer movie season?
With theaters across most of the world closed indefinitely, the 2020 summer movie season is going to look much different than we all anticipated. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way the film industry distributes its movies, and it could very well be that the standard movie industry that we all had grown accustomed to may never return in its entirety. This year’s biggest movie debuts have been pushed back to later dates, either in the fall or to the next year entirely.
Students sue CSU over unused fees
California State University (CSU) students sued the CSU system April 27 in a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court by students calling for refunds of mandatory fees for on-campus services. The suit results from campus closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. The University of California system was also sued in a separate class-action lawsuit.
Christina Gonzales appointed Vice President of Student Affairs
On April 20, Cal Poly Pomona President Soraya M. Coley announced via a campuswide email the appointment of Christina M. Gonzales as the vice president of student affairs. With over 20 years of experience, Gonzales is bringing a new perspective to CPP that will help the institution grow. Since the end of the 2019 fall semester, a committee of students and faculty formed to meet candidates for the position and hear why they would be suitable for CPP.
University reviews remote options for upcoming fall
Following the CDC and health expert recommendations, the campus may remain closed for 2020 fall semester instruction With ongoing concern and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Cal Poly Pomona is considering a few possible scenarios for the upcoming fall semester, including returning to in-person instruction, partially remote/hybrid classes or proceeding with fully remote instruction.
Dear BroncoDirect, it’s not me — it’s you | The Poly Post
Let me set the scene for you: It’s early March and I’m sitting in the Bronco Student Center, having just finished my lunch. It’s not sitting as well as I hoped it would. I’m looking at my BroncoDirect shopping cart on my phone. In about two minutes, my appointment for summer semester enrollment will begin. I have the one specific class I need, at the perfect time and day, selected and ready to go.
Quarantine is ruining my sleep
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students are remaining indoors to keep safe from the virus and finding their sleep schedules paying the price from the lack of a daily schedule. Not only have students lost the freedom to be on campus, but the ordinary day-to-day schedules that they were accustomed to changed within a couple months. A typical day of waking up at a certain time to prepare for a day at Cal Poly Pomona has turned into staying at home to prepare for online classes to start.
Students volunteer to 3D print face shields
Members of Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Engineering recently joined the SoCal Makers COVID-19 Response Team in its efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus by making 3D printed face shields. Boeing aerospace engineer Eric Gever founded the SoCal Makers COVID-19 Response Team on March 29 as COVID-19 cases were on the rise and social distancing was put into order across the nation. The team’s goal is to produce and deliver personal protective equipment (PPE).
States consider reopening economies despite concerns
Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma have reopened select businesses within the past week More than 2.8 million COVID-19 cases were confirmed worldwide, including 961,969 cases and 54,530 deaths in the United States as of April 26, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. After President Donald Trump released the three-phase federal guidelines to reopen the economy on April 16, governors have begun evaluating the possibility of easing state restrictions.
How to find creative inspiration at home
My best ideas and my primary inspirations come not when I’m at my computer typing, but rather when I’m out in the world, among the public. EDUARDO RANGEL | THE POLY POST Some of my most creatively productive moments come at random times. Whether it’s driving to school in the morning, getting lunch in the afternoon or ringing up customers at work, my mind works best when I am out and about, observing the world.
Students need a break during pandemic
Classes have started back up again, and spring break is over. This year, however, it is difficult for students to even tell. Online classes have forced both Cal Poly Pomona students and professors into a completely unprecedented and confusing situation. Within the span of just a few days, the campus community’s daily lives were turned upside down.
‘Joker’ controversy proves why the film is needed
Ever since its release last October, “Joker” has taken the entertainment world by storm. The film grossed over a billion dollars (the first R-rated film to do so) and received critical praise, culminating in two Oscar wins at the 92nd Academy Awards. However, the film has also been the subject of much controversy surrounding its story and content.
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