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By Teresa Acosta and Ava Uhlack, Feb. 27, 2024 As part of the search for a new director of conflict resolution and ombuds program, Dawn Osborne-Adams, a visiting ombuds, broke down the theoretical competencies the position would require in a dialogue with faculty, staff and students Feb. 20. An ombuds acts as an impartial, confidential and

By Reyes Navarrete, Feb. 20, 2024 Cal Poly Pomona’s first academic senate meeting of the spring semester met Wednesday, Feb. 14 approving an update to the priority registration unit limit, a new self-support version of a graduate program and changes to the prerequisites and course names for several general education courses. A referral to increase

By Julia DeFoe, Feb. 13, 2024 The typical Valentine’s date just isn’t practical for college students on a tight budget. Keeping students in mind, The Poly Post curated a list of date ideas within a 10-mile radius to campus, varying in affordability to ensure students can find something that works for them and their wallet.

In the absence of more consistent messaging from campus administrators, students say they feel a need to step in to inform other students about their rights.

By Taylor Jaseph and Kristine Pascual The shooter who shot and killed Christian Ramirez, 19, and injured five more at an off-campus party in Pomona Sept. 22, 2023, is still at large. According to a KTLA article published Jan. 24, a $10,000 reward was announced by city officials for any information regarding the suspect that

Kasai Childress, Jan. 30, 2024 Affordable housing has been an issue for years now and it’s only getting worse. One bill signed at the end of 2023 included State Bill 423, which requires local governments failing to meet state housing planning goals to streamline affordable housing projects. For former and current Cal Poly Pomona students looking

By Antonia Lopez-Vega, Jan. 23, 2024 The California State University system held a press conference Friday, Jan. 19 regarding the upcoming CFA strike. Media correspondents from official news stations, as well as student run publications were invited to a press update with CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia and other members from the CSU Board of Trustees.

By Victoria Mejicanos, Jan. 23, 2024 After eight months of negotiations, California State University management concluded bargaining with the California Faculty Association by imposing a 5% salary increase starting Jan. 31, as well as increased department chair pay and a “modest” parking fee increase. The decision was announced Jan. 9, during the second day of negotiations

By Matthew Acosta and Christie Counts A Title IX report was filed against Cal Poly Pomona’s Bronco Scholars Coordinator Jesus Navarro Oct. 19, resulting in his placement on administrative leave. The allegations against Navarro involve the posting of inappropriate and lewd content on campus on a burner X account. A whistleblower informed The Poly Post

By Victoria Mejicanos and Tessa Dufore, Dec. 5, 2023 “I live paycheck to paycheck,” said Cal Poly Pomona assistant professor of history Rachael Hill. “I’m one paycheck away from being houseless.” Struggling to make ends meet is not a unique story on California State University campuses. Many CSU professors made such stories loud and clear