Reading Sux…I Think?

Reading Sux…I Think?

There is a big misconception these days about the value of a liberal arts education, and what it means to be a liberal arts major. One of the most common errors is that, compared to a STEM-centered education, the liberal arts are perceived as less impressive and less applicable to career fields; however, this is far from the truth.

Creative Writing at Cal Poly: This STEM School’s Hidden Gem

Creative Writing at Cal Poly: This STEM School’s Hidden Gem

Cal Poly is reputed as a top science, technology, math and science (STEM) school, with several College of Engineering (CENG) programs ranking among the best in the nation. Many people don’t realize the university also houses several renowned liberal arts programs, including one of the best undergraduate creative writing programs in the western United States.

The True Cost of Hustle Culture

The True Cost of Hustle Culture

The pandemic has blurred the lines between work and personal life even more and has heightened feelings of guilt from a pause in productivity for many people.

Exploring the World of Business from Outside of OCOB

Exploring the World of Business from Outside of OCOB

Looking to expand your professional development outside of the classroom? These Cal Poly resources open to students of all majors can teach entrepreneurial, branding, and teamwork skills applicable to any career.

Fair Trade 101

Fair Trade 101

Fair trade practices focus on creating and sustaining equitable trade relationships with producers in growing countries. But what does that look like in San Luis Obispo?

Double Standards in Greek Life

Double Standards in Greek Life

The very secrecy and exclusivity that some may tout as a benefit of Greek life is very quickly becoming its downfall, and in order for organizations to be able to continue to function as part of college life, change needs to happen.

Did Dating an Anti-Feminist Make Me a Bad Feminist?

Did Dating an Anti-Feminist Make Me a Bad Feminist?

Conflicting political opinions and social beliefs create difficult relationship dynamics. Dating a partner with differing beliefs can create an unhealthy environment and for one to question, and even compromise, their own values.

Passion Beyond the Portrait

Passion Beyond the Portrait

In this series, I have taken portraits of women that go beyond their surface, and showcase their skills and passions, rather than just their appearance.

Progress, Not Perfection

Progress, Not Perfection

Discriminatory hiring practices affect women who already face too many unattainable standards.

Ableism at Cal Poly

Ableism at Cal Poly

Increasing education on ableism and accessibility for students with disabilities is just one step in the right direction of addressing ableism at Cal Poly.

Suspended in Time

Suspended in Time

This photo story shares the story of how the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt and fundamentally altered our ways of life.

The Mixed Race Minority

The Mixed Race Minority

Mixed-race students search for a sense of belonging on Cal Poly’s predominantly white campus.

How to Have Productive Political Discussions With Anyone

How to Have Productive Political Discussions With Anyone

The 2020 election has brought politics into many of our daily conversations. With a country so polarized on major issues, it’s important to have the skills necessary to engage in a civil political discussion with anyone.

The Gendering of Leadership

The Gendering of Leadership

The ways that women are expected to act and how they are perceived in the workplace have shaped the gender distribution in leadership roles across various industries.

Coping with No End in Sight to COVID-19 Pandemic

Coping with No End in Sight to COVID-19 Pandemic

Unlike calendar years and academic quarters, the COVID-19 pandemic has no end date in sight. As we approach the seventh month of restrictions and lockdowns, here are some tips on how to handle the uncertainty of what the rest of the year may hold.