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Celebrating learning at National Library Week
Libraries across the country celebrated National Library Week last week, and the University Library was not left behind in the celebration. In 1958, the American Library Association (ALA) first introduced National Library Week to celebrate libraries and their influence on communities. Since then, libraries have adopted and celebrated National Library Week. Paul Hottinger, an engineering librarian, said the University Library first celebrated National Library Week sometime between 2009-2010.
Policy reform to improve flawed free speech rules
Recently, the school received a below than average free speech rating, according to the Foundation of Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that defends student and faculty civil liberties on college campuses. CPP received an overall yellow light free speech rating in FIRE’s grading scale.
Grad regalia’s high cost
With the end of the school year approaching, seniors start to think about all the graduation gear they are going to need. The Bronco Bookstore aims to cater to students, yet none of it comes cheap. The bookstore hosted Grad Fair last week for graduating students participating in commencement. Students got a 20 percent discount, so they could purchase their graduation materials in packages.
Helping keep oceans clean by using less straws
As plastic in oceans becomes more problematic each day, the university is trying to help keep the ocean cleaner by introducing the Skip the Straw Campaign. A Skip the Straw promotion located in Round Table Pizza at the Bronco Student Center. (Isac Kim / The Poly Post) The Skip the Straw Campaign comes from the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation and the Foundation Dining Services.A notice to students about the campaign was sent in a dining updates email on March 7 of this year.
Don’t waste time between classes
We all know the feeling of wanting to go home after a long day of classes. In between class times most of us go on our laptops or smartphones, go back to our cars or wait in an empty classroom for our next class to start. Spending our free time in between classes should not be this dull or apathetic. Our school has so many different colleges, centers, services and beautiful areas of nature that are much better ways worth spending your free time.
Gotta craft ‘em all
As the world celebrated Pokémon Day last Wednesday, so did students on campus. In honor of Pokémon Day, the Library Club hosted a Pokémon-themed event in the Knowledge Center of the library where students gathered and decorated Pokémon-themed mason jar toppers, terrariums and played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. Katherine Garcia, Quinn Gilbert, Olivia Pratama, Kelly Huang and Jeremy Fowler make Pokémon mason jar toppers and Pokémon terrariums.
Dressing the theater: A look behind the scenes
By Isac Kim and Sabrina Zelaya Along with every great production is a great supporting team. This is especially true of the theater department performances and the costume department that designs costumes for them. The costume department is responsible for everything actors wear on stage. Vannessa Poveda is the costume shop supervisor. In her third year, she is in charge of the budget for costumes, fitting alterations for all the shows and making sure students and faculty members are on schedule.
Music department set to play three shows in February
As mid-February approaches, so do the university’s music department shows. The music department is set to host three different concerts for students and general audiences in the month of February. The first show, the Phillip Clarke Memorial Piano Scholarship Fundraiser, will be on Feb. 20. The second show, the CPP Philharmonic Orchestra, will be on Feb. 26, and the last show, the Songwriters in Concert, will be on Feb. 27.
You don’t have to attend commencement
One of the many images associated with college — along with taking classes, meeting new people and becoming an adult — is graduating. Specifically, most people look forward to commencement. It’s an image most people hope to experience some day. Commencement is held at every level of education. However, there are people who wish not to attend commencement. Those who desire not to attend commencement usually receive looks of confusion and rebuttals from those who look forward to attending commencement.
Spring semester shows in the theater department
As the spring semester has begun for all students, so have rehearsals for theater students. The theater department is set to host three shows throughout the spring semester for anyone to attend. To challenge themselves, students will perform the shows “References to Salvador Dalí Make Me Hot,” “Stop Kiss” and “The Skin of Our Teeth,” which have completely different make-ups from one another.
Phishing attempts increase scamming potential during holiday season
Holidays are generally joyous times filled with family and friends. However, the holidays for students can be potentially dreadful, depending on how sharp they are when checking their emails. An email sent out last week by the school’s Information Technology (IT) Service Desk warned students about the high risk of falling victim to phishing scams during the holiday season. The email reported that there is a 40 percent increase in fraud this time of year, with a 22 percent increase in online fraud.
Ela Gandhi urges students to fight for peace and equality
A crowd of students got the opportunity to see Ela Gandhi give a speech in the Orion Suite of the Bronco Student Center on Nov. 20. The granddaughter of Mohandas (Mahatma) Karamchand Gandhi, who fought for India’s independence through peaceful means, Ela Gandhi is a well-respected social activist and political figure in her own right. She is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest awards given to a civilian by the government of India.
Lyle Center holds open house
The Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies’ students, faculty and staff held an open house on Thursday, Nov. 1 to celebrate the center’s upcoming 25th anniversary. Just up the road of the Farm Store, the center was opened as a 16-acre laboratory for students and faculty to learn and educate others about how to build a safe, healthy and sustainable environment.
Police will ticket illegal crossers at South Campus Drive
Students who live in the University Village now have to pay more attention to where and when they cross the streets. A few weeks ago, the University Village sent an email to students living in the village stating that University Police will now ticket students who are seen illegally crossing South Campus Drive, the street leading to the Farm Store. The email urged students who live in the village to use sidewalks and designated crosswalks to get to campus.
Multiple vehicle batteries stolen
Five vehicle batteries were stolen from students and faculty on Monday, Sept. 17. An email sent by University Police on Wednesday, Sept. 19, alerted students and faculty that multiple vehicle batteries were stolen from vehicles parked in lots E1 and F4. The incidents occurred between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 17. The suspects have not yet been apprehended.
“Romeo and Juliet” comes to Southern California
With the theatre department’s showing of “Romeo and Juliet” already underway, there have been many chances to see the play and more chances to come; but this time off campus. The Southern California Shakespeare Festival will hold its remaining three shows at The School of Arts and Enterprise at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13, 14 and 15. Some things that differ from the Southern California Shakespeare Festival’s version of “Romeo and Juliet” to other versions are that it is more intense, more violent.
LA County Fair: Discounted tickets for CPP students
The LA County Fair is coming to Fairplex, Pomona this weekend, and this year’s theme is Route 66. The LA County Fair will be hosted until Sept. 23. Cal Poly Pomona students can go to the fair Sept. 7 and receive a discounted ticket if they bring a student ID and a printed college day coupon. People who visit the LA County Fair will experience the theme of the event, Route 66. Route 66 is a historic highway that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica.
Asian women take the lead
My entire life, I have been a fan of romantic comedies. From the modern classic, “10 Things I Hate About You,” to my personal favorite, “500 Days of Summer,” the “rom-com” has always been my go-to, staple watch. Growing up, the characters in these movies served as role models. The conflicts they dealt with were always hilarious, yet painfully relatable and filled with scenes intended to make you fall in love and reflect on your own life.
Villalobos nets winner in double overtime
Senior midfielder Jimmie Villalobos’ goal in the 108 minute in double overtime gave the Broncos the win as they shut out Montana State Billings on Friday night at Kellogg Field. The opening game of the season for the fourth-ranked Cal Poly Pomona’s men soccer team ended with a dramatic goal eight minutes into double overtime, winning 1-0. The Yellowjackets came out flying and out shot the Broncos 6-4 in the first half.
Di Angelo scores two goals in 4-0 win
Women’s soccer opens up the season at 1-1 as they defeated Simon Fraser 4-0 on Saturday night and got two goals from senior Natalie Di Angelo. The Broncos looked to get their scoring started early as the first shot of the game was taken by Di Angelo that was just high over the bar. “We possessed the ball really well and moved it. The intensity and grit [were] definitely there today,” Di Angelo. In just the first 10 minutes of the game, each school had two shots each.
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