Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Donevan Aceves
Broncos tip off conference play with win over CSUSB
By Donevan Aceves, Dec. 7, 2021 Coming off a 1-3 record throughout their first four preseason games, the CPP women’s basketball team traveled to Coussoulis Arena on Nov. 27 to take on Cal State San Bernardino. The match ended in a 69-65 victory for the Broncos, marking the first time they have competed in a conference game since Feb. 2020. The nearly two-year hiatus didn’t seem to be much of a factor in this contest as both teams went back and forth throughout the CCAA opener.
Broncos fall short against No. 5 ranked Cougars
By Donevan Aceves, Nov. 16, 2021 On Nov. 12, the CPP women’s basketball team faced off against Azusa Pacific as part of the CCAA Pacific West Conference Challenge in San Diego, California. After an almost two-year long hiatus, the Broncos suffered a loss of 74-78 in their first match of the 2021-2022 season. Head Coach Danelle Bishop acknowledged the struggles the team faced returning to competitive play during the pandemic. “It feels great.
CPP sports Bronco pride at LA Kings game
By Donevan Aceves, Nov. 9, 2021 On Nov. 5, Cal Poly Pomona students and alumni attended “CPP Night with the Kings,” an LA Kings match against the New Jersey Devils at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Offering a special edition CPP/Kings co-branded jersey for CPP affiliated attendees, the night ended in a 3-2 victory for the Kings.
In policy shift, Kellogg Arena will now host spectators
By Donevan Aceves, Oct. 12, 2021 One month after the establishment of the spectator restriction policy for CSU sports, the CPP Athletics Department announced new modifications to the original policy. Starting Oct. 8, spectators are now able to attend volleyball games on campus under specific guidelines.
Volleyball continues winning streak with first conference win against Stanislaus State
By Donevan Aceves, Sept. 21, 2021 On Sept. 17, the CPP volleyball team competed against the Stanislaus State Warriors at Fitzpatrick Arena, resulting in their seventh consecutive win of the season. They quickly trailed 4-0 in the first set, but it didn’t take too long for the Broncos to respond on offense and defense as they were able to fend off the warriors to win the first set 25-19.
BRIC enters last tier of phased reopening this fall
By Donevan Aceves, Sept. 14, 2021 Over one year after its pilot reopening, the BRIC has not yet reopened in full capacity. The complex is set to further reopen the rest of its facilities for staff and students this fall. The BRIC reopening continues to follow the same tier system established last May, according to Associate Director of Campus Recreation Programs, Kaycee Martin. “We are currently in tier three of our four tier reopening plan.
CPP Athletics Department creates new policies for home-game spectators
By Donevan Aceves, Sept. 7, 2021 As the pandemic continues to challenge sports events on campus, the CPP Athletics Department has announced a new spectator restriction policy effective this fall season. The policy states that spectators will be limited to outdoor sports for the 2021-2022 season. However, the policy will allow spectators to attend both men and women’s soccer games throughout the season.
CPP Athletics sports a new mobile app
By Donevan Aceves, Aug. 31, 2021 As COVID-19 preventative measures continue to restrict extracurricular aspects of campus life, the university’s athletic department has announced the launch of a new mobile app intended to reinvent how the community interacts with sports on campus. The development of the app was an effort aimed to help students achieve a more in-depth experience when following their favorite sports teams on campus, according to the CPP Athletics department.
Biden proposes free college plans
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden introduced his plan for free college, a plan that would provide students whose families make less than $125,000 annually a subsidized education. According to a report out of Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, the plan is projected to cost $49.6 billion after the first year it is implemented. After 10 years, the plan is estimated to cost $683.1 billion.
Campus community considers affirmative action with Proposition 16
With the Nov. 3 election around the corner, the Cal Poly Pomona community is weighing pros and cons of the ballot measure for affirmative action, Proposition 16. Proposition 16, if passed, would allow universities and government offices to consider race, gender or ethnicity in hiring and admissions decisions. Proposition 16 would also end the 25-year ban on affirmative action in California universities and public institutions.
Leslie David Baker offers comedic relief to students — no stutter involved | The Poly Post
BY: JIZELLE SAUCEDO and CATHY MYERS Leslie David Baker, famously known as pretzel-loving Stanley Hudson from the sitcom “The Office,” set down his puzzle book to engage with nearly 250 members from the Cal Poly Pomona community through a webinar. The virtual event, A Night with Leslie David Baker, was hosted by ASI’s Bronco Events and Activities Team on Oct. 16.
College during COVID: It’s okay to take a break
“Why don’t you just take a semester off?” People ask me this when I vent about how stressful school is, especially now with the COVID-19 pandemic. But for seniors like me who are one semester away from graduating, taking a break just isn’t that simple. To put it simply, my college life has been anything but smooth. During the fall of 2017, my 18-year-old self moved out for the first time as I set off on my college journey at Cal Poly Pomona.
Theatre department enhances students’ professional development amid pandemic
While the theatre industry is on pause due to the global pandemic, the Cal Poly Pomona Theatre and New Dance Department continues to provide students with hands-on experience in the field, paving ways for students to succeed in the professional world. Implementing various resources, the department is encouraging students to build professional experience from home.
Essential films for Halloween viewing
As the air grows colder and leaves change color, jack-o-lanterns begin to flicker on neighborhood porches and plastic skeletons creep behind the windows of houses. This can only mean one thing: Halloween is here. Although the holiday will look different this year due to the global pandemic, we can still celebrate by turning out the lights, microwaving some popcorn and sitting in the glow of a scary movie.
5 smashing ways to celebrate Halloween at home
Although the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state officials frown upon large gatherings due to the pandemic, the Cal Poly Pomona community has found innovative ways to celebrate Halloween. Despite health official strongly advising against trick-or-treating and parties, there are alternative ways to have a fun and safe Halloween. Here are five creative ways the CPP community is spending Halloween at home.
Social media is the anti-social monster of our generation
Growing up, my favorite movie was “Peter Pan” because the idea of never having to grow up was so exhilarating to my young, imaginative and curious mind. As I’ve grown into a creative adult, I’ve continued to find myself envious of this fictional persona because my youth was stripped away abruptly, not because of adult experiences, but because of social media.
Oculus Quest 2: An escape from reality
With everyone stuck in their homes due to COVID-19, people are searching for home entertainment to keep themselves busy. The recently released Oculus Quest 2 is a perfect purchase for people wanting to escape our pandemic reality. The Oculus Quest 2 is the successor to the original Oculus Quest released in 2019. The Quest 2 is more powerful, includes an improved screen and is surprisingly inexpensive. TheOculus Quest 2 is the best choice for people looking to try virtual reality for the first time.
Fake ballot boxes appear all over Southern California
Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, one in which Cal Poly Pomona will serve as a voting center, the California Republican Party admitted to placing more than 50 unsanctioned ballot drop boxes throughout Southern California. The unofficial drop boxes were found throughout Los Angeles, Fresno and Orange counties, and the practice has been characterized by state officials as illegal.
Library offers free art museum tours from home
To promote creative thinking and connectivity among the Cal Poly Pomona community, the University Library is offering free virtual art museum tours. Librarians Alyssa Loera and Julie Shen are coordinating the tours for all those interested in learning more about art from the comfort of their own homes. “The virtual museum tours are a way to connect with the art spaces in Los Angeles County even though we are not able to visit them in person,” Loera said.
CPP athletes react to games without fans
When spring sports were canceled last year halfway through their seasons, CPP student-athletes expected things to be clear by the following spring. With the coronavirus pandemic still not under control in the United States, spring athletes may need to get accustomed to playing without an audience if the CCAA allows spring sports to return to competition. The Poly Post interviewed spring student-athletes on their thoughts about competing without live audiences.
Proposition 22 drives voters to the polls
Ride-sharing and delivery apps have taken the wheel, becoming one of the most common modes of transportation in Los Angeles County. This year’s election will determine the financial livelihood of Cal Poly Pomona passengers and drivers that depend on these services. Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are directing voters to pass Proposition 22, while the California Labor Federation is pushing voters to say no.
Students dissatisfied with Blackboard platform, prefer Canvas
As a result of virtual learning, some Cal Poly Pomona students have grown increasingly frustrated with the online learning platform, Blackboard. According to Inside Higher Ed, Blackboard has controlled approximately 70% of the U.S. and Canadian learning management system or LMS market since 2006. This stronghold on the market is a significant reason for Blackboard’s common use in schools and higher education today.
Kendo and Iaido Club cuts new path during virtual semester | The Poly Post
The CPP Kendo and Iaido Club is currently in its third year as an active ASI sports club, spreading awareness to students of two historical Japanese sword art practices and parrying off the challenges of the pandemic to continue operating. Usually, members prepare to compete in local tournaments against other university clubs.
The CPP community celebrates Lakers’ unique championship
Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 17th NBA championship victory last month, CPP basketball players and coaches conveyed ringing endorsements of the team’s first title in 10 years amid an NBA season like no other. “The Lakers deserve this championship,” senior guard Phoenix Shackleford said. “This is possibly the best version of basketball we may have ever seen because the only option players had was to hoop.
Petition for multiple grading options circulates CPP
Although the switch to virtual instruction’s faults do not fall on a singular entity — The Cal Poly Pomona community is circulating and signing a petition that’s gaining rapid popularity, seeking academic flexibility from the school with the reinstatement of multiple grading options. Paul Holden, a fifth-year aerospace engineering student, created the online petition in hopes of persuading the school to change grading options for the fall semester for a credit/no credit grade.
Broncos establish small businesses during pandemic
Due to social media support of small businesses and the extra time being spent socially distancing at home during the pandemic, some Cal Poly Pomona students have felt encouraged to launch their own businesses. While one of the most popular reasons to start a business is to earn extra income, there are also other reasons that student entrepreneurs have decided to give it a try.
ASI crunches the numbers for basic needs allocation
For the time in its history, the ASI Board of Directors discussed funding university programs and held mid-year budget proceedings during its Oct. 22 meeting. This discussion follows ASI’s decision to funnel $2 million toward student aid. “The numbers (students) are about to see are an estimate; you’re going to see how much funding we have and how much funding can go to programs and help students.
5 spooktacular Halloween events with safety precautions in place
As many outdoor events have been canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students have been spending the last several months figuring out how to navigate 2020 while staying safe. Halloween is no exception, with many of the traditional parties and activities not being an option this year. Without the usual Halloween celebrations like costume parties and themed concerts, this year is full of tricks and no treats.
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.
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.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Donevan
Contact Donevan, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack