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Messages between Benjamin Mendy and friend revealed
Mr Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, relating to four women, after a six-month trial at Chester Crown Court in February. Jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape, relating to two women, but he was also found not guilty after a retrial in June. Neither of the juries at his trial or retrial were shown the messages as the judge ruled them inadmissible.
The possible world after lockdowns
The world never does go 100% back to the way things were after a huge crisis ends. Some remnants of the tough times linger and become part of the new normal. As COVID-19 spreads, governments of the world have done everything they possibly can to slow it down while scientists study the virus and work on a vaccine for it. America is no exception since measures such as closing schools, nonessential businesses and international borders have been enacted.
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).
Mental health must be a pandemic priority
At the risk of sounding too vulnerable, this stay-at-home order has been a bit of a seesaw game for me. There are a lot of ups and downs, back-and-forths, ebbs and flows; it’s beginning to get a little out of hand. (Eduardo Rangel | The Poly Post) I don’t think I’m the only one who feels this vulnerable right now.
ASI Board of Directors narrowly approves budget
Following nearly a month of presentations and discussion, the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors approved the organization’s budget for the next academic year by a one-vote margin on April 23. The board approved the budget despite disagreements concerning funds being used by ASI’s scuba program which threatened to sink the budget’s approval.
Eastbound off-ramp at Kellogg Drive to reopen
Construction on the San Bernardino Interstate 10 (I-10) eastbound freeway off-ramp on Kellogg Drive is set to finish April 30, reopening the freeway exit after it was closed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on Jan. 15 for pavement rehabilitation. Initially, construction was scheduled to be completed by April 23.
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.
Student-athletes share their favorite moments competing as Broncos
Some athletes have spent their entire collegiate careers as Broncos and others as transfers, but regardless of how long they spent at Cal Poly Pomona, the memories they have created over the years will last a lifetime. After a disappointing finish to many collegiate careers due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, many seniors took the time to reflect on their most memorable moments in a Bronco uniform.
Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021
By DENNIS ERTURK & NOUK KEOVYPHONE Staff Writers History strikes as the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games are postponed due to the accelerating COVID-19 pandemic and are now set to start on July 23, 2021 and end on Aug. 8. The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games was scheduled for July 24, 2020, but the coronavirus steered the entire event to the following year. The Olympic Games have never been rescheduled due to anything other than the wars that occurred in 1916, 1940 and 1944.
Episode Two of 'Oh Hello: The P'dcast' Disappoints
This transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity. Kaylie: What did everyone think? Do you think it was better or worse than last week? Emily: I thought it was better, but I don’t really have any definitive reasons why. I just think I laughed more. Jacob: I also think I laughed more. Kaylie: Well, I think there were more callbacks to Oh, Hello stuff, you know … like um… the hummus. The hummus was a good part. Steven: The Columbia enrollment. Kaylie: The Social Security was a nice add-in there.
Arts Critics Mull Over John Mulaney and Nick Kroll's Podcast
This transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity. Jacob: I’m recording all of you. Steven: I didn’t consent to that, Connecticut’s a two-party state. I’ll sue you, I’ll sue you to court. Jacob: I’m not in Connecticut. Steven: It don’t matter, that’s where I’m domiciled. Kaylie: Hellor, Cleors. Jacob: Oh my god. Emily: Oh my god. Steven: That’s one of my least favorite things that you say. Jacob: What did you say?
Five steps to stop spread of COVID-19
As Cal Poly Pomona’s instruction is now online for the remainder of spring semester as a precautionary measure, it is important to remember how to stay safe from COVID-19.
Classes to remain online during ‘Safe at Home’ order
With the coronavirus pandemic rapidly evolving, Cal Poly Pomona will continue virtual instruction and remote work through the end of the spring semester, as announced by CPP President Soraya M. Coley on March 17 through a university-wide email. The remote instruction will apply for all classes, including laboratory, studio and activity classes. For precautionary reasons, CPP announced on March 11 that the university would be having a brief pause of in-person instruction.
Campus employees face hardships during current COVID-19 pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, not only has the health and safety of the campus community been put to the test, but so has the financial stability of its employees. In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Safe at Home” order enacted on March 19, employees of “nonessential” businesses have faced the consequences this abruptly brought upon them.
London internship program students return
Cal Poly Pomona’s Office of Study Abroad (CPPOSA) suspended the CPP London internship program and instructed students to return home on March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About 400 students from various campuses, including 14 from CPP, were studying abroad with the Foundation International Education program, and of the ones who were instructed to return home, three began showing symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19, a strain of the novel coronavirus, after their arrival.
Lucy Yu, Manshaan Singh elected as new 2020-2021 ASI president and vice president
After weeks of campaigning, the results of the 2020 Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) elections revealed Lucy Yu and Manshaan Singh as the next president and vice president of the organization. The results were announced March 12 during U-Hour in the Bronco Student Center (BSC). Following the announcement of their victory, Yu and Singh took the stage to thank their supporters and to promote interest in student government.
Alumnus kickstarts use of renewable diesel on campus
Despite the recent growing interest of sustainability in the United States, alumnus Jeremy Ernest Model (‘19, marketing management) is mulling over ways to make the campus more sustainable since his arrival at Cal Poly Pomona as a student in 2016. His first step was to bring renewable diesel to campus. As a first-year student, Model noticed the discomfort of walking past the Poly Trolley due to the strong diesel odor fuming out of the exhaust.
Poly Trolley crushed by fallen tree behind Campus Center Marketplace
Following a day of heavy rain and strong winds, a tree outside the Campus Center Marketplace was uprooted, and crushed the front of the Poly Trolley on March 12. Police on the scene, who arrived at around 4:30 p.m., stated that there was one employee inside the truck; however, no one was hurt. The campus’ well-known food truck was parked in its reserved parking spot behind the Marketplace along with Round Table Pizza’s delivery cart when the incident occurred, leaving both vehicles damaged.
CSU restricts travel due to coronavirus
International travel will be suspended from March 9 to May 31 for all 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, as will nonessential domestic travel, according to a press release issued March 10 by the CSU system. This is one of many steps the CSU system is taking to mitigate the coronavirus spread. The World Health Organization has recently declared the novel coronavirus, known in labs and as a disease as COVID-19, a pandemic.
You can’t vote for them all
The ninth Democratic debate held on Feb. 19 was an absolute bloodbath. EDUARDO RANGEL | THE POLY POST The streets of the Las Vegas strip ran red as the presidential candidates engaged in the most fiery, aggressive and contrasting debate performance of this entire primary season. And this is how it should’ve been from the beginning. This is a primary to determine who is not only going to face President Trump, but for someone on this stage to potentially become the most powerful person in the world.
Students share their opinion on Astros’ cheating scandal
Quotes compiled by staff writers Christian Moya and Alexandra Wilder The Houston Astros are the latest professional sports team to get caught up in a cheating scandal. The team was caught stealing signs from catchers in 2017 using video cameras, and players would then relay the signs to their hitters so they knew every pitch that was coming. The Astros won the World Series in 2017, the year they admitted to electronically stealing signs.
The daily struggle of the I-10 Freeway
Living in Los Angeles has made me used to traffic. As I drive on the freeway, I expect to hit my brakes right away, and I don’t know if it will be a slow drive or a total stop. Commuting to school has been my issue every day. This struggle beganduring the fallsemester and the culprit is the 10 Freeway.
Junk in the Trunk brings antiques to Pomona Fairplex
On Feb. 22-23, Pomona Fairplex hosted the Junk in the Trunk swap meet event in Expo Hall 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an admission price of $8, shoppers could enter the Expo Hall 4 and shop a sales floor that brings the Antiques Roadshow to mind. The dominant theme of the event was home décor, so the majority of the items sold were decorative items such as furniture, wind chimes, vases, paintings, photos, plants and window frames. Clothing, jewelry and soap were also sold.
‘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.
Agricultural Research Institute hosts annual research showcase
On the afternoon of Feb. 8, the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) held its annual research showcase at Kellogg West Conference Center. The event was held at the center from 1-5 p.m. and showcased studies conducted by students and professors of the agriculture department to explain their research process, goals and results.
First Arabian Horse Show of the year welcomes new trainer
Sunday, Feb. 2 wasn’t just for the Super Bowl, but it was also the first Cal Poly Pomona Horse Show of 2020. Every first Sunday, the Horsemanship Club performs a show geared to entertain and educate crowds about the program. Under the supervision of trainers and staff, students of all skill levels do the work in planning and executing the program.
3 cases of coronavirus now in SoCal
The current strand of coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, has made its way to many other countries including the United States. It reached Southern California on Jan. 26, striking Orange County (O.C.), L.A. County and San Bernardino County. This current strand of coronavirus, known scientifically as 2019-nCoV and officially as novel coronavirus, is a respiratory infection that belongs to the same family of coronaviruses as the severe acute respiratory syndrome virus of 2003.
Everett: Three Years, A Roommate, and Two Heights Dogs — The Heights
This job has involved a lot of walking. During my freshman year, I was the only editor who both lived on Upper and stayed late enough to see every page of tomorrow’s issue be sent to print. Save for a few coveted early days, I rarely ended up leaving before 2:30 a.m. The Upper stairs never felt longer than they did from November to February on Monday and Thursday mornings, when, truly, nobody else was outside (and don’t even ask about the 2018 walk from Mac to South Street).
Life as an international student-athlete
The 2019 men’s soccer team consisted of two athletes from Brazil and three from Israel. The students opened up about what it is like, not only being an international student and adjusting to the American culture, but also being a student-athlete. Ori Kenett – Israel | Senior defender, business administration “I heard about CPP from another Israeli student-athlete that told about an Israeli coach named Yossi Raz, that at the time was the head coach.
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.
Jay Mason named CCAA Coach of the Year
On Nov. 14, Cal Poly Pomona’s head women’s soccer coach Jay Mason received the honor of the 2019 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year. After four years of coaching the Broncos, Mason had his most successful season yet. Mason took the Broncos on a 13-win season, which almost triples the total number of wins from last season.
Broncos 2-0 in CSUSB Thanksgiving Classic
Men’s basketball won back-to-back games over the weekend in the Cal State San Bernardino Thanksgiving Classic tournament. The Broncos pushed their overall record to 5-2 and extended their win streak to three games. The Broncos kicked off the tournament on Friday, as they rolled over the Saint Katherine Firebirds, 98-50. “We came out a little slow, but that’s expected after the holidays. But our guys kept to the task and grinded this team down,” head coach Greg Kamansky said.
Women’s basketball on three-game win streak
Cal Poly Pomona’s women’s basketball team took down the Concordia-Irvine Eagles at Kellogg Arena at 4 p.m. Nov. 27. The Broncos battled to their third win in a row and improved to 6-2 on the year. A lot of credit goes to the Broncos’ junior center Leilia Orji and senior forward Kasey Smit, who both combined for 39 of the Broncos’ 68 points and 17 rebounds. Orji scored a season high of 20 points on 10-of-16 shooting in 21 minutes.
The phenomenon continues: A review of ‘Frozen II’
In 2013, Disney released “Frozen,” its adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Snow Queen,” over the Thanksgiving weekend. Thus, one of the biggest pop culture phenomena of the decade began. It was an instant hit and a record-breaker at the box office. Until 2019’s “The Lion King” (the remake of the 1994 original), “Frozen” held the record for the top-grossing animated film of all time, earning a total of $1.29 billion worldwide.
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.
Review: Piano ensemble implements ‘Learn by doing’
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Cal Poly Collaborative Piano Ensemble held a performance at the Music Recital Hall. The sleek Steinway grand piano stood center stage for talented students to showcase their selected songs. The first performance was the piano and trumpet duo, an innovative combination that was pulled off well. Impressively, the trumpet player, Joseph Avila, still had the air to beautifully sing “Danza, Danza, Fanciulla Gentile” in a steady tenor. The effort was met with resounding applause.
CO Architects receive top honors for exemplary campus office design
On Oct. 28, the Student Services Building (SSB) was awarded the top honor for educational design and Committee on the Environment (COTE) by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as part of the 2019 AIA LA Design Awards. Since its opening in January, the SSB continues to get recognition from organizations that support the architecture profession. AIA LA is one of the three largest chapters of AIA as a whole.
CPP celebrates Philosophy Day
The philosophy department celebrated World Philosophy Day in the Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor, on Nov. 21. In 2002, the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization declared every third Thursday of November to be World Philosophy Day. This occasion is celebrated in many different ways around the world. CPP’s celebration was a special event for alumni, students and staff who are involved with philosophy.
Chemistry technician Carolyn Forrester passes away
Former Cal Poly Pomona Instructional Support Technician Carolyn Forrester passed away Oct. 29 due to issues involving cystic fibrosis. The disease is an inherited one that harms the lungs and digestive system. For more than 28 years, Forrester dedicated her service and knowledge to the chemistry department as a technician and lab manger.
Nicole Butts now in cabinet-level position
On Nov. 8, Nicole Butts was appointed interim presidential associate for diversity, inclusion and campus climate, a position created to address the recent incidents and allegations of racial discrimination on campus. Butts was previously the interim director of employee diversity, inclusion and campus climate in administrative affairs. She came into her previous position earlier this year in February. A statement released to the campus community by Cal Pol Pomona President Soraya M.
Students and administration discuss campus climate
Cal Poly Pomona hosted a second town hall meeting surrounding the topic of diversity and inclusivity on Nov. 21 in the Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor, as a follow-up to the Oct. 23 town hall meeting. Nicole Butts, recently appointed interim presidential associate for diversity, inclusion and campus climate, facilitated the meeting in conjunction with Reginald Blaylock, interim presidential associate for student affairs partnerships and senior strategist.
Why students should prioritize their health
Back in spring 2019, I had one professor advise all the students in class to stay home if they get sick. This semester, two professors gave that same advice. I can only hope next semester, I’ll have at least one professor following in those footsteps. Very rarely have I seen other students follow that advice. Personally, I can’t stand it when people bring a contagious illness out into public.
Black Friday: Is it worth the hassle?
It’s 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Dinner has just been served and you’re in line at Walmart. Are the deals worth missing a dinner with family and friends? Black Friday deals continue to start earlier than years prior, but are the deals really worth the hassle? Black Friday has become a day of self-splurging. Most people take advantage of the sales with hopes of getting ahead on holiday shopping, while sacrificing a holiday dinner with family or friends.
People with autism are creative geniuses
Some people have a great attention to detail. Others have minds with a high level of intelligence. And some are highly creative. Those people are either geniuses, autistic or both. That leaves us with the question: Is there a link between autism and genius? Eduardo Rangel | The Poly Post Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a range of conditions that impairs one’s ability to comprehend social cues and language skills. Autism is a very broad term.
Students share their experiences regarding registration for spring 2020
Photos and quotes compiled by staff writer Taylor Johnson Kyle Lanzillo | Fourth-year biology student “It went pretty well …. I would say for upper-division classes, (registering for classes) is easy, but lower division is definitely a lot harder.” Katrynah Broer | First-year business administration student “Literally (every class) right before (registering) was waitlisted, so I had to rearrange my schedule a bunch of times.
Students showcase Halloween spirit
Third-year criminology student Avery Galerkin, left, as Jeff the Killer socializes with potential victims including fellow third-year criminology student Jaime Rodriguez, right, as Little Red Riding Hood. Third-year English literature and languages student Robert Rodriguez rides a T. rex to class. Fourth-year visual communication design student Yesenia Rodriguez, left, waddles as the untitled goose with fifth-year geological sciences student Jacob Kays as Denki Kaminari.
Strategic Plan continues updates for 2025 initiative
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is currently working on updates for the University Strategic Plan, such as online programs, as it continues to further develop strategic initiatives and goals for Cal Poly Pomona.
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