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Introducing ScoutDB: the World's First Agentic Mongo GUI
Why build a Mongo GUI? I've been annoyed by manually writing queries for nearly a decade, at both startups and large companies like Facebook. When I began programming in 2017, MongoDB became my database of choice due its ease of use and developer-centric community. Working alongside my friend and colleague Daniel (now cofounder) on side projects, we found ourselves deep in MongoDB's ecosystem, manually crafting countless queries to understand, manipulate, and troubleshoot relatively simple data.
The unseen disaster
By Michael Pham & William McKinney Contributing Writers For thousands of years, humanity has looked to the night sky and seen its heroes in the stars and constellations. Orion, Andromeda and the Pleiades dominated legends and myths of cultures around the world, inspiring people for generations and fueling their curiosity for the “great beyond.” Today, however, finding inspiration and fueling curiosity from stargazing has become difficult.
Companies need to stop manipulating consumer data
Due to technological advancements, it has become the norm for companies to obtain data to tweak users’ feed or homepage with advertisements that are relevant to search or purchase history. Eduardo Rangel | The Poly Post Although this may be convenient for the user, it’s inappropriate for companies to sort through data to manipulate advertisements. In a lot of ways, what we do on our phones and how we navigate the web is private. But there are concepts to consider when utilizing such technology.
Library escalator repairs finally underway after two months of malfunction
Since Sept. 5, it has been about two months that the escalator in the library has malfunctioned and has been closed off. Emma Gibson, the interim dean of the University Library, stated a port was needed to make the repairs. But the port needs to be shipped from overseas, delaying the process of fixing the escalator. Since then, Facilities Planning and Management put caution signs surrounding the escalator that state it’s waiting for parts that are being shipped from overseas.
Burning odor alarms BSC prior to senate meeting
On Oct. 8 around 9:30 a.m., a burning smell swept throughout the north end of the Bronco Student Center (BSC), causing students and employees alike to voluntarily evacuate the area as a safety precaution. David Quezada, associate director of operations for ASI, stated the burning odor was the result of contractors misplacing temporary venting equipment that was supposed to lead the welding odors to the rooftops, but instead discharged the burning smell into air vents and into the residing areas.
Students speak out on Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced on Sept. 24 that the House of Representatives has launched an official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The impeachment inquiry process began in the last few months of 2019, which is Trump’s last full year of office before the 2020 election. In the 2018 midterm election, Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z altogether outvoted the older generation of voters, according to the Pew Research Center.
REVIEW: ‘Joker’ makes its way as a stand-alone film
“Joker” was released Oct. 3. One of the most anticipated films this year was made by co-writer and director Todd Philips and stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck. Going into this movie, I did not know what to expect. The trailers did not show important scenes so I was skeptical of the direction this movie was going to take. Specifically, when it came to the level of violence. Months before the release of the film, there was discussion about the film’s potential to incite violence in the real world.
CAPS to offer depression and mental health screening
Cal Poly Pomona is participating in Mental Health Awareness Week this year, where Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) will be hosting several programs Oct. 7-10, focusing on helping students understand and improve their mental health. On Oct.
Broncos increase winning streak to three
The women’s soccer team outlasted Northwest Nazarene University 3-2 Thursday afternoon in San Diego. The Broncos had an impressive total of 18 shots in the match, eight of which were on target. Of the 18 shots, 11 of them came in the second half when the Broncos scored two of their three goals in the match. The Broncos were able to contain the Nighthawks in the first half and only allowed two shots in the first 45 minutes.
Men’s soccer falls 3-2 in its home game opener
The men’s soccer team suffered its third loss of the preseason on Thursday, falling 3-2 to the Concordia-Irvine Eagles. Fans from both teams filled the stands as the Broncos made their first home game appearance at Kellogg Stadium. Despite gaining the majority of possession for the first half of the match, the Broncos appeared to let up at the end of the second half, allowing the Eagles to score three goals. The Broncos dominated in the first half by placing immense pressure on the Eagles’ defense.
Volleyball splits in conference play up north
The women’s volleyball team came out with its first California Collegiate Athletic Association victory on Thursday as the Broncos took on the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. After upsetting losses from the previous weekend, it was time to brush that off and put their game faces on. Although they fell short in the first set to the Lumberjacks, 24-26, that didn’t seem to affect them. The next three sets were dominated by the Broncos. The second set started the Broncos’ winning streak.
Ricketson gears up for comeback season
A career-ending injury stops most players in their tracks, but for Jackie Ricketson, a fifth-year biology student and starting point guard for the women’s basketball team, a difficult challenge is a way to exceed expectations and show her ever-growing potential. It has been a year since Ricketson tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), leaving her with unaccomplished expectations and disappointments.
CPP alumnus announced San Manuel Band of Mission Indians chief physical security officer
Cal Poly Pomona alumnus Steven Gomez was announced as the new chief physical security officer for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Aug. 29. Gomez began his service at San Manuel the week of Aug. 26. According to the tribe’s official website, “The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif.
Portable classrooms heating up
During the first week of September, some of the air conditioners in the Building 24 portable classrooms broke down, causing the temperatures to rise to high levels for classes taking place, causing both students and staff to experience severe discomfort and intense sweat. Fourth-year computer science student Pedro Beltran was present when the air conditioner in Building 24C, room 1228 broke down, spewing smoke into the room and prompting an immediate response.
Foundation Dining Services lacks transparency about meal plan changes
Students are no strangers to meal plan options at universities; however, Cal Poly Pomona is currently overcharging students for mandatory meal plans and raising cafeteria prices. Students with meal plans are currently overpaying anywhere between 80 cents and $4.15 every time they pay with a meal swipe. The changes made to the 2019-2020 meal plan options were not relayed to students clearly.
New Rose Float Lab and Design Complex construction to begin soon
Construction of the new Rose Float Lab and Design Complex will finally begin this September after a six-month delay. According to Krista Spangler, director of development for the Division of Student Affairs, “The construction for the Rose Float Lab has been confirmed at $4.3 million, through the bidding process by construction contractor, Woodcliff Corporation.” The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rose Float Lab and Design Complex was celebrated Nov.
Wildfire alert app spreads across campus
Wildfire, a free alert system mobile app that launched in 2016, is picking up steam around campuses and cities across the country, as more students are starting to tune into the social app. The app was created as an alert system to warn users when there are possibly dangers nearby. Hriday Kemburu, CEO and cofounder of Wildfire, got the idea for the app when he was almost a victim of a mugging at UC Berkeley. Kemburu then posted to Facebook his encounter in hopes to warn other students.
CPP admits whopping 7,200 new students
Cal Poly Pomona has admitted an impressive total of 7,200 new and transfer students for the current fall semester. However, this is lower than the record number of 7,800 students admitted last year. This number includes transfer students, new freshmen and international students. When deciding how many students to enroll, Sepehr Eskandari, associate provost for academic affairs, stresses the importance of CPP’s ranking as being one of the top schools for undergraduates in the state.
Cal Poly Pomona ranks No. 2 among West schools
Cal Poly Pomona achieved a greater excellence ranking of second place in the “Top Public Schools” in the West category, according to the Sept. 9 edition of U.S. News and World Report, rising from fourth place last year. CPP proceeded to excel, ranking at 14th in the “Best Regional Universities West Rankings,” improving from 28th last year — tying with Mount Saint Mary’s University. This list compiles both private and public institutions in the West region.
REVIEW: ‘The Skin of Our Teeth,’ with a dose of Trump
From dinosaurs and mammoths, drug-using announcers, and a floating bloated Donald Trump, the Cal Poly Pomona theater and dance department delivered “The Skin of Our Teeth” for five nights from March 15, 16, 21 and 23 at 8 p.m., and a matinee at 2 p.m. on March 24. “The Skin of Our Teeth” ran for five nights and featured three acts set in various locations and time settings. (Courtesy of the Department of Theatre) The production showcased three acts.
Perspectives on using technology effectively in and out of the classroom
With the constant evolution of technology, there are many ways that professors are able to fuse elements of it into their courses. “I like it when professors are really engaging with technology,” said Fion Chan, a fourth-year microbiology student. While working two part-time jobs in addition to going to school, Chan said it is helpful when professors have technological resources available. One thing that has helped Chan better understand her course material is when lectures are posted online.
American Physics Society names CPP a top school for physics
The American Physics Society (APS) has recognized Cal Poly Pomona as a top school for physics students, ranking in fourth place for students earning a bachelor’s degree in physics and second place for underrepresented minority (URM) students. Based on data from 2015 to 2017, APS found that the university has an average of 26 physics graduates and three physics URM graduates per year.
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