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SHARING HER ASSAULT STORY Student speaks out about Title IX case involving alleged repeat sexual assailant

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*Warning: The following article contains graphic content that may be considered disturbing by some readers.* A Cal Poly student who was accused of at least seven incidents of sexual assault was found not in violation of campus policies on sexual misconduct for at least one incident.

However, he was expelled from his frater-

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nity, Delta Tau Delta (DTD), for reasons related to the accusations.

Animal science junior Sydra Gianassi said she filed a complaint in late May after she was sexually assaulted by the student the night of March 11.

The alleged assailant denied that sexual and physical activity between him and Gianassi was non-consensual.

Gianassi is one of three women who filed Title IX complaints against the same student regarding sexual assault. These three

formal complaints are among at least seven that have been brought to Safer.

Title IX is a federal law that mandates universities receiving federal funding to investigate sexual misconduct and discrimination.

Safer is Cal Poly’s confidential resource for sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking.

Gianassi’s Title IX investigation began June 6 and was conducted by Liz Paris of Van Dermyden Maddux Law Corporation, retained by Cal Poly.

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Gianassi provided Mustang News with a copy of her Investigation Report compiled

by Paris, as well as emails between her and Cal Poly’s Title IX Coordinator Brian Gnandt. Gianassi talked with Mustang News at length about the ordeal.

The language of the report refers to Gianassi as the “Complainant” and the accused assailant as the “Respondent.”

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Women in CENG are increasing, but still only make up 28 percent Caroline Ster Special to Mustang News

The percentage of women in Cal Poly’s College of Engineering (CENG) has increased every year for the past seven years. Now, about 28 percent of CENG is female.

While this percentage is better than national averages, the college’s Interim Dean James Meagher said it’s not nearly good enough.

Meagher said increasing the percentage of women in engineering is a top priority in CENG. According to Meagher, the college has already made strides toward this goal in many ways. However, the percentage still isn’t high enough.

To improve, CENG is pushing more outreach, strong female engineering programs and clubs, more opportunities that appeal to women and hiring and training faculty in ways that make the goal of increasing the percentage of females in the college very clear.

A big part of the issue is that Cal Poly isn’t receiving enough interest in engineering from women. This means the college has to increase outreach efforts.

“The pipeline is trying to get as many people from the various groups to apply,” Meagher said.

Two programs CENG uses for outreach are the Women Engineering Program and Engineering Possibilities in College summer program. Both of these programs reach out to potential students to increase interest in the College of Engineering.

“How do we get them to accept us?”

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Animal science junior Sydra Gianassi (not pictured) talks about her Title IX experience.

Photo illustration by Matt Lalanne, Mustang News.

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| Women Involved in Software and Hardware (WISH) provides support for women pursuing computing at Cal Poly.

Once students apply and are admitted into Cal Poly, Meager said the question becomes ‘How do you get them to accept us?’ According to Meagher, women tend to accept admission five percent less than male applicants.

The College of Engineering has been try-

ing to increase this yield by reaching out to applicants. Women Involved in Software and Hardware (WISH) chairs have made an effort to individually call admitted female students and encourage them to accept admission to Cal Poly.

Founded in 2007, WISH is a growing community that provides support for women studying computing at Cal Poly. WISH aims to work towards rectifying the gender gap in computing studies and empower women.

“I do feel like a lot of the problem is getting people interested,” WISH Diversity Director and liberal arts and engineering studies senior Danica Liang said. “How do you know if you’re interested in something if you’re not exposed to it?”

Providing role models Another key component to increasing female admission and retainment in the College of Engineering is having role models. In CENG, on-campus role models can be found in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), which is nationally recognized and is the recipient of many awards.

WISH also has a mentorship program to retain and encourage female engineers.

“It’s just nice to have someone else that has been there,” Liang said. “It’s a tough curriculum and it’s not very encouraging when you don’t see very many people who look like you in your classes.”

Opportunity This quarter, the Computer Science Department received a $400,000 grant from the Center for Advancing Women in Technology (CAWIT) to develop a cross-disciplinary bioinformatics minor. CAWIT is a group of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley interested in increasing the participation of women in STEM studies.

Bioinformatics is a combination of computer science, engineering and statistics that focuses on analyzing biological data. This minor will consist of roughly an equal number of computer science and biology courses with a few statistics courses as well.

“We believe that the introduction of this minor will achieve the goal of increasing the number of female students who receive computing education at Cal Poly,” computer science professor Alexander Dekhtyar said in an email.

The addition of this minor is another way the college aims to recruit more women in engineering. The field of biology tends to have a more equal balance of men and women. The addition of the minor could potentially increase female interest in CENG. The college plans to add the minor to the 2019-2021 catalog.

Hiring Hiring more female professors is another tactic CENG will use to recruit more female students.

Last year, CENG Dean Debra Larson stepped down to accept a position at California State University, Chico as the provost and vice president of academic affairs. According to a Cal Poly press release, one of Dean Larson’s main goals was to increase the percentage of the college’s female students.

“I want to thank Dean Larson, she did great work,” Meagher said. “She laid the foundation and I hope to continue everything she did and then expand and find new ways.”

Larson established a culture where diversity and inclusivity was a priority for the college.

Meagher confirmed that the CENG continues to foster the same kind of environment.

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Erica Hudson Special to Mustang News

Before there was a college town on the Central Coast, there were villages comprised of tule mat grass huts that belonged to the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini, a tribe of indigenous Chumash people.

In an attempt to honor the Central Coast’s first people, Cal Poly chose to name the student housing complex opening Fall 2018 yakʸitʸutʸu (ytt).

The project is a collaborative effort between local members of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini tribe, Cal Poly faculty, staff, University Housing and Vice President of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey. Humphrey said he first came up with the idea to name the new housing development after the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini tribe, whose name translates to “the people of San Luis Obispo.”

“In addition to the names, which help to resurrect the Chumash language which is no longer spoken, the residence halls will all have educational experiences that allow the entire complex to serve as a heritage site. Our hope is that students will learn more about the first people of San Luis Obispo County,” Humphrey wrote in an email.

Cultural context of yakʸitʸutʸu The seven residence halls are named after

seven local tribal sites: 1. tiłhini, which means “place of the full moon,” represents San Luis Obispo.

2. elewexe, which means “swordfish,” represents Paso Robles.

3. tsɨtqawɨ, which means “place of the dogs,” represents Morro Bay. 4. tsɨtpxatu, which means “place of the whales,” represents Avila.

5. nipumuʔ, which means “place of the big house,” represents Nipomo.

6. tšɨłkukunɨtš, which means “place of the rabbits,” represents Carrizo Plain.

7. tsɨtkawayu, which means “place of the horses,” represents Cambria.

To provide cultural context in the new buildings, each residence hall will include educational components, indigenous plants, cultural visuals, murals and stories of significance to each tribal site, according to Executive Director for University Housing Jo Campbell.

Leah Mata, a member of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini tribe, is the lead for cultural components of the housing project. She is also a teacher at the Institute of American Indian Art in New Mexico and a contemporary artist, creating regalia and jewelry in traditional styles.

“For the project lead, what our community is doing is we’re sharing our intellectual property and our intellectual heritage with

Educating students and staff on the Chumash language Alicia Moretti, an English lecturer who

works to support the tribe’s language committee, said the orthography, or conventional spelling system, currently used by the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini tribe was adopted by the tribe a few years ago after a few iterations. It uses many symbols from phonetic alphabets and doesn’t use capital letters.

Moretti said between English and the Chumash language family, there are only three consonants that English doesn’t have and two consonants that English does have but writes differently. This includes the glottal stop (seen in words like “uh-oh”), which English has, but doesn’t write. The rules about how sounds combine are also different (for example, when starting a word with “ts”).

Currently, campus software doesn’t support all the characters in the regional Chumash language. Downloads for the language characters are available for Mac and PC, and the font is available for download.

To educate faculty, staff and students on the indigenous yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini heritage and culture, Moretti worked with College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Librarian Brett Bodemer to create a page of resources including pronunciation videos, names and translations, study guides and maps.

The university also has educational phases in the works, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier. This past year’s Freshman Student Life Orientation Day, or “SLO Days,” featured an audio-interactive board and a blueprint of the buildings with buttons for pronunciations of the new building names.

Moretti wrote in an email, “the Chumashan language family has some pretty remarkable features (like word order and sound harmonies)” that bring tremendous cultural and academic value to campus. Without familiarity with another language, she said she understands why students would feel insecure about pronunciation.

“The sounds and spellings are unfamiliar, and students weren’t really given sufficient educational support when the announcement was made. However, I believe the whole campus community can rise to the challenge and benefit from learning the names in the year ahead,” Moretti wrote in an email.

Students set out to build a community garden on campus Rachel Marquardt @ rachmmarie

As their year-long service project, six freshmen honor students teamed up with the Sustainability Center to build a community garden at Cal Poly.

“The goal is to bring people together, to know where your food comes from, to be a community center base and hold activities there,” biological sciences freshman Matt Behrens said. “This is a garden that we want to build community and a sense of wellness in.”

The students completed research inspired by community gardens at University of California, Los Angeles, John Hopkins University, University of California, Davis and Stanford University, looking into their gardens websites, mentorship

programs and promotion of their gardens.

“So far it’s been a lot of work, but it’s been pretty cool to see how other schools have completed this task and envision it for our own school. It’s also been an experience to see how much work really goes into this,” economics freshman Eva Johnson said.

The students hosted a stakeholders meeting Dec. 1 at the Facilities Center for everyone who wanted to help the garden become a reality. At the meeting were representatives from the University Honors Program, Polyponics, Cal Poly Food Pantry, the Multicultural Center as well as other professors and students interested in playing a part in the development of the garden.

“I think this is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain experience and insight and also to

create a community within Cal Poly between faculty, students and staff,” Volunteer Coordinator Colleen Trostle said. “I hope this is kind of a hub for anyone to build relationships and use it as an outlet and a learning experience.”

Some of these programs will be taking part in the garden by supporting or planting sections of the garden. The Food Pantry will be teaming up with the garden to harvest some of what is grown there for students in need of fresh food.

Those at the meeting brainstormed activities, how to alleviate garden costs and how to confirm membership. Ideas for activities included open mic, yoga and hands-on lessons for classes.

After gathering all the information and suggestions from the meeting, students will begin constructing the garden during winter quarter

to begin planting in the spring.

“After this meeting we will actually begin constructing a garden, talking to Cal Poly Facilities and figure out where this garden will go. We have money coming in already, but we also need donations in kind to get physical supplies such as shovels and rigs and wood and dirt,” Behrens said.

Though the garden is still in early stages of development, Sustainability Coordinator Kylee Singh feels the garden will have a lot of value.

“We have a lot of students who come from urban areas on campus,” Singh said. “One of the problems with our food system is there is a disconnect between how we grow food and what we eat. I think the value is connecting people back to how food grows and allowing people to get their hands dirty right here in the middle of campus.”

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Paying tribute to indigenous roots: Cal Poly prepares for yakʔitʸutʸu

Cal Poly in a way that hasn’t been done before,” Mata said.

Mata said her tribe and community worked closely with Cal Poly administration to make sure the project wasn’t taking advantage of her tribe’s intellectual property and heritage.

“For our tribe and community to really move forward with the project, we really had to weigh in on whether this would harm or exploit it, and so far we felt [the vice president of student affairs] and [the] president were sincere in their collaboration to bring awareness of the local indigenous community to the Cal Poly community,” Mata said.

In conversations about the development, Mata said she’s pushing students and community members in San Luis Obispo County to use the correct tribal name, yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini. The term “Northern Chumash” didn’t originate with the tribe, but is a post-colonial term largely used to geographically distinguish Chumash tribal bands.

“Another part of [thinking of San Luis Obispo’s indigenous culture] is [understanding] that this is someone’s heritage, it is a privilege that we’re sharing it in a way that’s very vulnerable,” Mata said. “Appropriation is very common, we see young people at Coachella and a lot of indigenous places appropriating indigenous attire, and [sharing our culture] is a risk on so many levels. As a host, it’s our responsibility to teach people proper protocols and behaviors within our home. I don’t mean a physical structure when I say home, it’s the all-encompassing area of our people.”

For any students with mispronunciation concerns, Mata urges them to consider how the language of the Chumash people was the first language ever spoken on the Central Coast.

“If you got into Cal Poly, you’re probably smart enough and capable enough [to learn how to pronounce the names of the villages].

This language is the first language, English is the second language to this area,” Mata said.

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Gianassi’s story Gianassi told Mustang News she attended a party with the alleged assailant March 11. Prior to the party, Gianassi texted him, saying she had left her keys at his house and asking him to bring them to the party. At the party, he gave Gianassi her keys and the two continued to talk and hang out with one of Gianassi’s friends.

Gianassi said the two flirted throughout the party.

“It was very flirtatious and I was fine with that.

I was being flirty back,” Gianassi said.

Gianassi said they started kissing and her friends asked her if she was OK. She told them she was fine and the individual asked her if she wanted to go back to his apartment. She agreed.

Gianassi said they both had been drinking, but she was not drunk.

Once inside his apartment, Gianassi said things escalated quickly.

“I was fine with having sex with him,” Gianassi said. “It was just the abuse part that came after [the consent to sex].”

During the intercourse, Gianassi said he became increasingly violent.

“There was hitting, there was choking, there was grabbing,” Gianassi said.

According to the Investigation Report, Gianassi said: “Then it started to get worse and worse. At one point I think I even said, “Ow,” and it didn’t stop him. He didn’t respond. And then it escalated into choking, to the point where I could not breathe. You could hear a gasp of air, and then he would stop for a second, and kept going. It was really painful.”

In her interview with Mustang News, Gianassi also said she wanted to yell, but nothing would come out. She said he bit her neck and lips and pressed especially hard on her sternum.

Gianassi said the two had intercourse almost nonstop for about three hours.

“I remember multiple times where I was trying to leave,” Gianassi said.

According to the Investigation Report, she said when she tried to leave, he would grab her wrist and pull her back onto the bed. In the report, Gianassi said when she tried to leave the first time, the individual directed her to perform oral sex on him: “When I tried to leave the first time, he pulled me back on the bed, and he told me to [perform oral sex]. I think he said, “Give me head,” and then took my hair and kind of threw my head down. I think I was down there for like 20 minutes. At some point I moved, and he threw me back [on the bed] and he got on top. I remember gagging at multiple points. He didn’t say or do anything.”

Gianassi told Mustang News once he fell asleep, she grabbed her clothes and ran out the door.

“The next day, there was bruising all over my breasts, my lip was swollen, my sternum was bruised so I could barely breathe. I couldn’t run,” she said.

That same day, she took photographs of her injuries. The photographs showed bruising around

The fraternity’s investigation Before Gianassi came forward, the alleged assailant was under investigation by DTD regarding multiple allegations of sexual assault. Gianassi did not report her incident until members of DTD’s ExecuSYDRA GIANASSI | COURTE SY PHOTO tive Board told her about COMING FORWARD | Gianassi’s Title IX investigation started June 6. the other allegations involving the individual. ant after the incident.

I leave [San Luis Obispo]?’”

From there, she proParis concluded When contacted by Mustang News, univervided a written testimony Gianassi provided afsity spokesperson Matt Lazier said Cal Poly is to DTD’s judicial council, firmative consent for prohibited from discussing or acknowledging who determined whether the both sexual intercourse Title IX cases.

SYDRA GIANASSI On Sept. 27, Mustang News reported that the individual would be removed and “escalated physical from DTD. activity, including choking.”

Title IX Office was investigating at least two According to the Investigation ReAccording to the Investisexual assault allegations regarding this same gation Report, Paris concluded no port, “Respondent was part of the Delta Tau individual. Both of these investigations have Delta (“DTD”) fraternity from winter 2014 to misconduct occurred: concluded, but Mustang News has not learned spring 2017. He was removed from the frater“... I do not sustain Complainant’s allegations their outcomes. nity for reasons related to his encounter with that Respondent engaged in non-consensual Including the formal Title IX complaints, at sexual intercourse with her, nor do I sustain Complainant. When the Executive Board at least seven sexual assault allegations have been DTD became aware of the allegations against that he inflicted physical injury on her without brought forward to Safer. her consent.”

Respondent, they conducted a judicial council Mustang News learned of this information after meeting, and voted to remove Respondent from In the report, Paris also noted that she was Safer Coordinator Kara Samaniego addressed the fraternity.” charged with investigating two other, separate the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at a chapter DTD president Sam Rastovich declined to cases against the individual but said she analyzed meeting May 14, telling the chapter that Safer comment when asked by Mustang News.

Gianassi’s case independently. had received multiple complaints about a repeat Cal Poly’s Title IX Office was informed of “It is concerning that three separate complaints sexual assailant. the investigation conducted by DTD. Gnandt were brought against the same individual. I careTitle IX reached out to Gianassi multiple times after fully considered this in my analysis,” Paris wrote. this, saying a mandated reporter had informed Paris declined further comment when contactTitle IX investigations are different from criminal him she had been subject to sexual misconduct. ed by Mustang News. investigations. For example, they can’t result in Gnandt told Gianassi May 22 that the Title IX In her interview with Mustang News, Giacriminal convictions and do not require the same Office would most likely move forward with an nassi said she felt like the investigation centered procedural protections and legal standards. investigation with or without her participation. around her actions following the incident, such According to the U.S. Department of EducaGianassi then filed a Title IX complaint. as continuing relationships with members of tion, “a school has a duty under Title IX to resolve DTD and mutual friends of both her and the complaints promptly and equitably and to proResults of the report alleged assailant. vide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment In the Investigation Report, Paris wrote that she “I felt very victim-blamed and I didn’t really for all students, free from sexual harassment and did not sustain the alleged misconduct for: appreciate that,” Gianassi said. “When I read it, sexual violence.” it felt like ‘Oh because she still kept hanging out Omissions in Gianassi’s recounting of the inciThe California State University’s Title IX dent; (Paris came to believe Gianassi likely used with his friends … it was like ‘Oh obviously I investigation process can take up to 120 days drugs that night based on testimony from the wasn’t affected by it and I don’t believe it.’” to complete.

Respondent and witnesses, although Gianassi Gianassi said she considered appealing the If the alleged conduct is found to have ocnever admitted to drug use.) decision, but she was fed up with the Title IX curred, sanctions can be placed on the perpeConflicting accounts of the incident by a witprocess after so many months. She said the intrator. These sanctions that are directly related vestigation gave her more anxiety surrounding ness who had talked to both Gianassi and the to the complainant “include, but are not limitthe incident. alleged assailant after the incident; ed to, requiring that the perpetrator stay away Gianassi’s romantic relationship with a mem“It almost made it more dramatic,” Gianassi from the complainant until both parties graduber of DTD heading the fraternity’s investigation said. “I went through almost eight months of ‘Is ate, prohibiting the perpetrator from attending against the alleged assailant; it going to happen? Do I still have to go to school school for a period of time, or transferring the The fact that Gianassi maintained relationships with him? Should I drop out? Should I not go to perpetrator to another residence hall, other with mutual friends of her and the alleged assailthis school anymore? What should I do? Should classes, or another school.”

I felt very victim-blamed and I didn’t really appreciate that.

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her breasts and her lips swollen.

Gianassi said following the assault, she would frequently see him on campus.

“I would see him on campus all the time and it made me really anxious, like I wasn’t leaving my house. I wasn’t going to class,” Gianassi said.

Gianassi said her anxieties about seeing him still persist today.

“It’s still troubling now because I can’t go to class. I can barely go anywhere sometimes,” she said. “If he was not on campus, it would make my life a lot easier.”

According to the Investigation Report, the accused assailant denied all sexual misconduct alleged by Gianassi. He said he verbally verified all escalation of sexual activity with Gianassi and she verbally provided affirmative consent.

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Engineer plans to pursue yoga rather than STEM after graduation Jacob Lopez @ CPMustangNews

Environmental engineering senior Jerry Cortes had been considering a conventional path in the environmental engineering workforce for some time. This changed when Cortes found yoga and began practicing about two years ago.

“I don’t think I found yoga, I think yoga found me. It came to me at a time when I was seeking change. I felt like there was more to life than the lifestyle I was living. I was seeking more meaning to life and more purpose,” Cortes said.

Prior to beginning yoga, Cortes said he felt increasingly disappointed in his career path and future. He slowly became more aware of what his future could look like as an environmental engineer, especially after gaining a clearer idea of what many environmental engineering jobs entail.

“I imagined a typical job for an environmental engineer to include me spending time outdoors, and more time immersed in nature,” Cortes said. “I’m starting to realize that a lot of the environmental engineering jobs revolve around policy for a company and making sure

Six unique things about graduating fall quarter Krista Balster-Gee @ CPMustangNews

Students who graduate in the fall have either taken an accelerated path to graduation or have opted to take an additional quarter to complete their courses. In either case, fall graduates encounter new experiences distinct from spring graduates Every graduate has different plans.

Because of the variety of academic plans that led students to graduate in the fall, the diversity of after-college plans varies greatly as well. Some students may go straight into their field, but others may travel, begin internships or search for employment.

Cal Poly’s Assistant Director of Career Counseling and Education, Amie Hammond said graduating in the fall gives students more options.

“For students who would like to enroll in

they’re not violating any regulations.”

Cortes said he began enjoying yoga so much that it increasingly replaced his original dreams of becoming an environmental engineer.

Taking his practice abroad To pursue his new dream of becoming a yoga instructor, he traveled to India last summer.

There, he studied yoga and became a certified instructor. While in India, he became part of a transformational community of yogis who are all seeking a better connection with themselves.

“After I tried yoga I was hooked and I loved the way it made me feel and how it made me feel connected to my body and with myself, so I gradually started going to yoga more and more.

Yoga is definitely one of the pieces I would like to incorporate in my life,” Cortes said.

Cortes said he feels more connected to the practice with the help of his friends who are equally as committed. When asked about Cortes’ path, his friends agreed that he should follow through with it not only because it makes him feel fulfilled, but also because it compliments a certain shift they believe is occurring on the planet.

grad school, it gives them the opportunity to gain experience through volunteering, working part-time, or travel,” Hammond said.

Hammond also stressed that students headed towards a full-time career after graduation have the flexibility to search for jobs that undergraduates cannot apply for yet.

This career flexibility allows students on either path to keep their options open and to acquire backgrounds in their field.

You may not be graduating with all of your friends.

As most students tend to graduate in the spring inline with their four- or five-year graduation timeline, many fall graduates do not walk across the stage with their friends.

While it can be unfortunate that friends that have been together since Week of Welcome may not join together for graduation, their absence is only a minor factor.

Some students choose to delay their walk until spring quarter so they can stay in the area and walk with friends. Journalism senior Roya Forooghi is one student who is graduating two quarters early.

“I am not even walking in fall graduation, I postponed my walk to walk in Spring 2018 so I can walk with my friends,” Forooghi said.

Fall graduates may be able to save more money.

Having just come from a summer off, many students worked full-time jobs, allowing them to make more money before fall graduation.

What his friends say “I think that right now our world is experiencing this shift away from hate and yoga is playing a key role in reshaping how people think and approach their actions. [Cortes] discovered this as something he’s most passionate about and something that I believe will lead him to more happiness in the end,” anthropology and geography senior Troy Phounsavath.

Yoga isn’t just something that may help reshape the world, according to Cortes’ friends.

It is also a practice Cortes can introduce into the lives of others while expanding it within his own.

“Yoga to Jerry will make him so happy. He already is in love with yoga, and following his path to India and getting his yoga credentials is just the beginning. I can see him going really far and making a difference within the yoga community,” nutrition sophomore Maya Smigel said.

Cortes teaches yoga at the recreation center.

He emphasized how wonderful it is to work within a campus community that he is part of. He can relate to the types of pressures students go through and consequently is able to construct his classes accordingly.

Graphic communication senior Mayra Mejía did not expect to take an extra quarter to graduate but her last summer allowed her to work a little more before entering the post-graduation world.

“I spent a majority of this past summer working full-time, saving money and began looking into potential job opportunities for after graduation,” Mejía said.

With a little extra time to work right before graduation, students may be able to travel and feel less pressure to secure a job right after graduation.

You can enjoy one last summer in San Luis Obispo.

For most students, fall quarter feels like the start of the academic calendar. For fall graduates, it’s both a fresh return from summer and the end of their undergraduate career. Knowing it is their last summer before they must make bigger plans for their future, graduating students can take time to treasure their last summer in their unique college town.

“The best thing about graduating in the fall is that I got to enjoy another summer here in [San Luis Obispo]. I also had more time to focus on myself, my future goals and enjoy more of what this city has to offer,” Mejía said.

Whether graduating early or staying longer, students can truly appreciate the nostalgia living in San Luis Obispo as a Cal Poly student, maybe for the last time.

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“I really love teaching yoga at the rec [recreation center]. Most of the students who come to the classes are Cal Poly students that are in our age group. I really feel connected to them because I’ve gone through what they’re going through and am still going through it,” Cortes said.

Moving forward, Cortes plans to continue to grow his practice to better himself and to spread this transformational practice to others.

There is more time to prepare for continued education.

For students pursuing a master’s degree or doctorate after completing their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, fall graduation may delay their educational goals until they can apply for further education. For Mejía, this was exactly the case.

Even so, she chose to make the most of it and stay positive.

“If I look at it in a positive light, it gives me the remainder of the year to prepare myself mentally for the master’s program and continue getting some work experience under my belt,” Mejía said.

Although fall graduation could potentially reschedule long term plans, it may make a student more prepared for their educational future by giving them more time to practice balancing responsibilities and planning their future.

Winter break comes one day later.

According to the Cal Poly Student Affairs website, fall commencement begins on Dec. 9.

Although the individual experiences of fall graduates may separate them from spring graduates, the joy and pride of graduation ceremonies is unchanged.

“San Luis Obispo as a whole has become my home. While I am really sad to be leaving, I feel like I have learned what I need to learn in order to move forward in my life, both professionally and personally,” Forooghi said.

No matter which quarter students decide to walk, when their time comes, they take the stage and walk proudly proudly across, diploma in hand.

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As we move toward another Cal Poly graduation, it’s important to take a step back and look at how each major is doing. That means taking a look at Career Service’s Graduate Status Report. The statistics detailed in their 2015-2016 Full Report show trends in employment data and post-graduation plans.

The overall respondent rate for this year’s report was around 54 percent of the total 4,565 graduates. The statistics that follow are based on those respondents.

The statistics on employment are perhaps most valuable when it comes to planning for future years. Cal Poly boasts an impressive 75 percent student employment in full-time or part-time jobs, with 17 percent attending graduate school. Additionally, 99 percent of Cal Poly graduates who were seeking work found it within six months of graduating.

The College of Science and Mathematics has the highest percentage of students attending graduate school at 40 percent. The most employed majors right after graduation are from the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, with 84 percent employment in either full time or part-time jobs. Across the board, most of the students enrolled in graduate programs across the board chose programs at Cal Poly. Among the most popular graduate programs at Cal Poly are: the Master’s in Education, Master’s in Biological Sciences and Masters in Business Analytics programs.

Overall, Cal Poly students have a high rate of major-related employment after graduation. The annual report shows that 96 percent of students who found full time or part time employment found jobs within their field of study, with only a small deviation in each college.

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Student athletes: From the court to the workforce Josh Ortlip @ CPMustangNews

As the quarter comes to a close, many graduating students prepare for life after college.

For some, this means taking a gap year to figure out their next step. For others, a job already awaits. Whatever the case may be, there are a few students who find themselves in a unique position: transitioning from college athletics into life after sports.

The transition for some of these athletes can be challenging, as the majority of their time in college has been dedicated to training, traveling and competing for their respective sports. Business administration fifth-year Ben Donovan played for Cal Poly Men’s tennis for four years and was nationally ranked in both singles and doubles. Upon finishing his playing career at Cal Poly, Donovan said he understands the difficulty of finding an identity outside of the sport he worked at for so long.

“Tennis has been the singular focus of my life up until this point, so without it I definitely felt lost for a period of time. I’m slowly starting to discover my identity outside of the sport, but it’s still a work in progress,” Donovan said.

How athletics prepares you for the workforce and beyond Despite the challenging time Donovan has faced upon ending his playing career, there are several aspects of a collegiate athlete experience that teach and prepare athletes for life post-college. Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration senior Garret Auproux also competed for Cal Poly men’s tennis and compiled a strong record in both singles and doubles during his four years of eligibility.

Auproux reminisces about his time playing, emphasizing the team aspect of athletics.

“I feel like I gained some important skills from being on the team. It’s interesting with tennis because it’s such an individual sport, but the team aspect of college tennis really helped me with practical skills I would have normally not gained. As a junior and senior, I was able to lead the younger players which helped me with communication and leadership skills. I feel like I can take those skills and my experience into a job and thrive in a team-oriented working environment,” Auproux said.

Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of college athletics is the value and rarity of a student athlete. The discipline and professionalism cultivated in a college team environment can

be practically applied to other areas in life.

In athletics, there is adversity and stress that applies to life after college. Donovan said his participation in athletics gave him the skills necessary for the workforce.

“I think college athletics has prepared me the most for life after college. Outside of the career and academic counseling we get through the athletic department, being a part of a team and taking on the role as a leader of that team has taught me how to better work with people and take on a level of responsibility that I would argue most people my age haven’t experienced yet,” Donovan said.

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Standing out in the workforce When employers look for candidates who stand out, student athletes may catch the eye of many companies. The skills of leadership, communication and responsibility are highly valued, and the resume of a collegiate athlete speaks for itself from the commitment and dedication required to succeed. Auproux said he feels confident in the growth he experienced as an athlete and believes he can carry his experience into life after college.

“I learned some valuable life lessons from college tennis that I can apply to my life after school. College sports [are] like a job. You

have a fixed amount [of] hours every week, and you have to take responsibility how much effort and focus you put into it. This aspect of college sports really makes a practical connection in the transition of an athlete to life after college,” Auproux said.

Regardless of the path student-athletes choose after college, there are distinctly unique attributes of hard work and dedication that are not found anywhere else. The experiences of athletes serves as a testament to the Learn by Doing philosophy present in Cal Poly athletics, a means to facilitate success in the workforce for years to come.

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Outcomes of Cal Poly Graduates 2% 6%

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What happens when you go abroad after graduation Anna Reck @ CPMustangNews

For many soon-to-be graduates, there is a great deal of pressure to follow an extremely strict pathway. However, while graduates often enter the workforce soon after graduation, this is neither the only path available nor better.

There are a number of alternatives a graduate can choose, many of which can help a new graduate stand out when applying for a job later on in life.

Eva Lovelace graduated from Cal Poly in 2014 with a degree in psychology. Feeling unsure about where she wanted to attend graduate school, or if she even wanted to go at all, Lovelace decided to make the monumental decision to go abroad. By her final quarter at Cal Poly, she had finalized her plans to travel to Spain to pursue rock climbing and become an au pair.

Deciding to go abroad “I wanted an adventure,” Lovelace said. “I had originally planned to go for just six months, but ended up staying for several years.”

When Lovelace made her decision to go abroad after graduation, she was excited and scared. She knew she wanted a challenge, but

occasionally experienced self-doubt, which stemmed from not following in the footsteps of her fellow graduates.

“Occasionally, I felt nervous about making such a big change when there were other, what I thought were ‘easier’ options, out there after graduation,” Lovelace said.

Support behind the decision Many students are terrified what their friends or family may think if they chose not to go straight into the workforce. Lovelace experienced pressure from her friends and family to have a plan after college, but no one criticized the plan she chose for herself.

“I received a lot of support, and I think generally people see the value in these sorts of experiences,” Lovelace said.

Traveling abroad on your own holds a great deal of valuable experience that not only benefits an individual’s character, but also benefits their potential to stand out among their competitors when searching for a job as well.

Lovelace said traveling taught her about who she was as a person.

“It took traveling to the other side of the world for me to learn how to trust in my own instincts and discover what truly holds meaning for me personally,” Lovelace said.

Standing out in grad school applications When Lovelace returned to the U.S. ready to start graduate school, she stood out among the other prospective students.

“You’d be surprised by how much more relatable and memorable you are to others, which can make a difference when you’re up against a huge stack of other people’s resumes and applications. It took me a while to realize this, but people truly value what I consider intangible human skills, skills that can’t be learned by rote memorization and studying, but rather by practice and experience,” Lovelace said.

However, at first, Lovelace’s experience wasn’t as magical as she had envisioned it.

Albeit tough, her challenges never prompted her to abandon her plans, they only made her work harder to achieve what she wished for her new life in Spain.

Lovelace said one of her most important experiences abroad happened in the first month she was living in Madrid. Originally, she was meant to be nanny to three children and help the family learn English. However, things did not go according to plan.

“I was immediately unhappy with the arrangement and knew I needed to leave. However, it never crossed my mind to move back

to the United States: I felt like I was there and needed to figure this out,” Lovelace said.

“Over the course of two weeks, I moved out of the family’s house and into an apartment downtown, found a different job, and joined a climbing gym. From this point on, things really turned around for me and I found a way to make myself happy and my lifestyle work.”

Worth taking the risk A two-year trip abroad is something that few people take the risk to experience; it also entails things that many may not have the means to complete. For example, a plane ticket might be too expensive, or going abroad may not interest some individuals. However, Lovelace said she believes that alternative, risky and unique experiences prove to be extremely valuable to an individual’s life. ”I really believe just taking a risk and doing something you’ve never done before can teach you life-changing lessons, and it doesn’t have to include an expensive international plane ticket,” Lovelace said.

Overall, Lovelace’s experience abroad not only helped her discover her identity, but it made her stand out against her competitors when the time came for her to move onto the next chapter of her life back in the US. If you aren’t ready to jump straight into a job, or even feel that you don’t have enough life experience to start off in the workforce, take a risk. Whether you go abroad or not, taking a chance has the potential to not only make you a better version of yourself after graduation, but it also sets up an incredible adventure after college.

.RAW: Student-run art magazine showcases peer art and photography work Cassandra Garibay @ cassandragari

What started as an Editorial Photgraphy (ART 329) assignment has expanded into a student-run artistic magazine called .RAW. Last year, several students in art and design professor Lana Caplan’s class put together photo essays and learned how to publish their work. With the help of Digital and Open Content librarian Dana Ospina, the class was able to publish the first issue of .RAW to Digital Commons.

The title of the magazine, Caplan said, represents the uncompressed file format the photos needed to be in so that they could print large scale.

“The idea for the class was to give them the experience working in [the editorial] capacity, but not just sending work off to someone else and hoping they would publish it, but to be proactive and figure out how they can publish themselves,” Caplan said.

According to Caplan, the students had to create the photo and editorial content, handle model releases and photo permissions

and brand their magazine. Each step of the process was a lesson for the students, giving them real-world experiences.

“My hope for the journal was that the students would really take it on and embrace it and that it wouldn’t be just a class assignment, but that it would be something that they were invested in,” Caplan said.

Printing in a digital age This year, .RAW editor-in-chief and art and design senior Noelle Merrihew took the magazine a step further and brought the second issue of .RAW to print through a collaboration with Club 34, Cal Poly’s art and design club.

“I took [.RAW] and decided to keep it running because it is really important that we have some sort of format for everyone’s work to be published in,” Merrihew said.

After contacting Club 34 president and art and design junior Shea Irwin at the beginning of Fall 2017, the two students decided to add a print component to the artist magazine.

“I hope that when other students submit

their work they really use it as an opportunity to publish their work somewhere and kind of gain publicity for the stuff that they are working on,” Merrihew said.

Caplan said when the photography is in print form, the artist has control over the color calibration and size of the work, as well as control over the context in which the image is seen. In a digital context, Caplan said, the viewer could be scrolling through and not experience the full effect of the photo.

By printing the second issue, Irwin hopes to not only give viewers a different experience but also that the art content will be viewed by a wider audience.

“I don’t think enough people go on the Digital Commons unless they are doing like research projects per se,” Irwin said. “I think even though print is a bit more old-fashioned, it works. It is effective.”

The future of .RAW Club 34 members hosted a release party for Issue 2 at Libertine Brewery Friday to celebrate students efforts and dedication finally coming together in physical form. The release party

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was open to all students with the intention of raising awareness and appreciation for student art among all majors.

Merrihew and Irwin said they plan to continue .RAW in the upcoming quarters and submissions are open to all majors and concentrations interested in showcasing their art.

Caplan said she hopes the project will continue on in future years.

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“The day you get your film back is [like] Christmas day,” computer science senior Paul Studer said.

That feeling — waiting months to get a developed film roll back, capturing 36 favorite moments from a road trip along the coast — was the catalyst for PΛCIFIC, a film photography-inspired brand created by a group of students who travel up and down the Pacific coast shooting on their 35 mm film cameras.

PΛCIFIC is not a clothing brand. It’s a creative content platform — a website for photography, video and music discovery and it’s all inspired by road trips.

How it began Studer met software engineering senior Costin Pirvu in the residence hall their freshman year and they quickly bonded over their love of photography. They would spend breaks

with their friends who shared this interest, driving hours in a Ford Flex, camping and snapping photos along the way.

“We were always taking pictures, and we wanted to do something with the pictures that we had,” Studer said.

From there, the idea of a brand followed naturally according to Pirvu. The two spent classes doodling, and one day, their logo was inadvertently born.

“It started kind of like an inside joke — that those scribbles meant something more to us,” Pirvu said. “The logo started representing something to us, and we knew we could do something with it.”

They started uploading their photos to Instagram with their logo in the corner. From their Instagram posts came collaboration.

Soon, their friends joined in on the idea to create a team of artists.

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Mustangs fall to Bruins in the sec

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| Torrey Van Winden only hit .145 against UCLA, her former team.

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BRICK WALL | The Bruins’ defense held the Mustangs to .178 hitting in the match.

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| The Mustangs became the first team in program history to go undefeated in conference play and set a new school record for consecutive wins.

Erik Engle @ erik_engle

Cal Poly’s volleyball team traveled to UC Los Angeles (UCLA) last weekend for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2007.

After sweeping the University of Denver Friday, the Mustangs ultimately fell to the UCLA Bruins in the second round.

Cal Poly vs. University of Denver The Cal Poly Mustangs swept the University of Denver Pioneers in three straight sets inside the Pauley Pavilion Friday night.

After taking the opening point of the first set, the Mustangs refused to surrender their lead through the entire set. Though Denver kept the score close early, the Mustangs pulled away to win the first set 25-20.

“Overall, I thought from our side of the net [it was] a very clean match,” Cal Poly head

coach Sam Crosson said. “Our attackers did well, and were aggressive and committed in areas when sets were there for them.”

Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Van Winden started off strong for the Mustangs in her first return trip to UCLA since transferring to Cal Poly from UCLA. In the first set, she led the Mustangs with six points while junior outside hitter Adlee Van Winden and junior libero Katherine Brouker added six digs.

The Mustangs continued their dominant play in the second set to take a commanding 2-0 lead. Senior outside hitter Raeann Greisen, senior middle blocker Savannah Niemen and Torrey controlled the net the entire set for the Mustangs, posting eight, four and 15 kills respectively by the end of the set.

Their solid play up front propelled Cal Poly to a 25-18 win in the second set, only trailing by one point early in the set. Senior setter Taylor Nelson led all players with 27 assists

while Torrey totaled 16 points in the match at the end of the set.

“It was nice to see a collective team effort out there,” Crosson said. “I thought the rhythm and the energy and the vibe was very good throughout the match.”

In the third and final set, the Mustangs kept their dominant play going, enjoying their largest lead of the night on their way to a 25-18 victory in the set and a three-sets-to-none sweep. The Mustangs posted a hitting percentage of .406 and a kill percentage of .495 in the match even though Denver only allowed opponents an average hitting percentage of .253 this season, ranked 38th in the country.

“It was amazing. I think for the last four years, every year we have been saying ‘This is our year,’ and this year I came in thinking the same thing,” senior middle blocker Savannah Niemen said. “You don’t find teams as cohesive in the gym as we’ve been and I think that really

enforced all of our dreams, what we’ve been wanting all this time.

Torrey led the Mustangs with 20 kills and 21 points, hitting .500 in the match. Greisen added 11.5 points while hitting .643 and Niemen tallied 12.5 points on a .429 hitting percentage. Nelson finished the match with 41 assists, while Adlee Van Winden and Brouker both posted 12 digs for the Mustangs.

“I had a lot of great times here, a little bit nostalgic,” Torrey Van Winden said. “But I’m just so happy that I’m finally in the right jersey when I’m back here … I can’t wait to battle it out.”

Cal Poly vs. UCLA After sweeping University of Denver the Mustangs fell in the second round to UCLA three sets to one, bringing an end to the Mustangs’ school record 22-game win streak.

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first set, but the Mustangs ultimately took the set 28-26. Cal Poly trailed 3-5 early but stormed back with a 10-3 run to give Cal Poly a 13-8 lead.

Senior outside hitter Reily Buechler, who posted 10 points and a .455 hitting percentage in the set, propelled the Bruins comeback, tying the set at 19 apiece. But the Mustangs rallied behind strong play from Torrey and Adlee, who posted a .545 hitting percentage in the set, to take the back-and-forth contest.

The sisters combined for 13 points in the first set, while Nelson added 14 assists.

The second set went to the Bruins after their stellar defense held the Mustangs to a hitting percentage of just .152 on their way to a 25-19 win. Buechler did most of the heavy lifting on offense for the Bruins, scoring 17 points during the first two sets on a hitting percentage of .421.

The Mustangs fell behind early on in the set

after the Bruins started off with a 10-4 run.

Cal Poly shrunk the UCLA lead to just three points with the score 11-14 but would not get any closer to the lead in the second set as the Mustangs eventually fell 19-25.

With the match tied at one set each, the Bruins started to pull away in the third set as they limited the Mustangs hitting percentage under .160 in two consecutive sets. The Mustangs took an early 11-8 lead, but the Bruins tore off a 17-5 run to take the set 25-16.

Everything fell apart for the Mustangs in the fourth and final set as the team couldn’t get going offensively. The Bruins saved their best defense for the final set, holding the Mustangs to just a .069 hitting percentage as UCLA took the set 18-25.

“I’m proud of the team, I’m proud of the hard work and the effort that they’ve put in,” Crosson said. “Certainly a tough way to end the season, but at the same time, more than

anything ­— and we discussed this in the locker room after ­­­— it’s just not being able to be around the group on Monday at practice.”

Torrey was not her usual facing her old teammates. She led the Mustangs with 18.5 points, but she only hit .145 in the match and committed four service errors.

“I think [UCLA head coach] Tony Ker is one of the best scouters in the country and obviously they know my tendencies. They’re gonna know I hit crosscourt, and they’re gonna know I put up a fight … All in all, they just had better execution, I guess.”

Unforced errors became a theme in the Mustangs’ downfall, as they committed eight total service errors during the night.

Buechler continued her outstanding play for the Bruins, finishing the match with 28.5 points, 11 digs and 26 kills.

The loss is the first for the Mustangs in their past 23 matches, ending a historic run

which saw Cal Poly go undefeated in conference play and the longest winning streak in school history.

“No words can really explain how amazing this season has been,” Nelson said. “Obviously we didn’t go out the way we wanted to tonight but we went out fighting and there’s a lot of emotions, but I think the saddest part is just knowing that I don’t get to come back and compete with my best friends this week.”

Going into next season, the Mustangs will lose their three seniors, Nelson, Greisen and Niemen, all of whom have been key contributors for Cal Poly.

“Moving forward, we like our recruits,” Crosson said. “We like what the future is going to be like, but most importantly we like the culture they are coming into.”

Only time will tell if the young crop of freshmen will be able to fill the rather large shoes of this year’s graduating seniors.

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ROCK & ROLL The Central Coast’s unique geology inspires business ventures and hobbies

I collect rocks because they tell stories!

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Sonya Jindal @ sonya_jindal

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| Brooks is interested in the local stone, agate, that he finds along the Central Coast.

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Fueling business through the beaches After her exposure to Central Coast beaches, agricultural and environmental plant sciences sophomore Mari DeBarros established MarWarps, a handmade jewelry business highlighting the resources available on the Central Coast.

“I grew up living by the beach in Southern California, which is a completely different beach scene than it is here,” DeBarros said. “The diversity of each beach here is incredible.”

DeBarros began scouring the Central Coast for a way to bring a piece of her life in San Luis Obispo back home with her. Having collected various stones from Moonstone Beach, DeBarros contemplated how to incorporate these mementos into her everyday lifestyle.

“I’ve always been into jewelry and was really interested in the idea of creating my own pieces,” DeBarros said. “The stones have a huge range of striking colors which, ultimately, was the catalyst for this whole venture.”

The business built around the stones appeals to many members of the Central Coast community. DeBarrios accredits her business’ success to the mix of her talent and the elements of the Central Coast that the stones embody.

“I think that people are very proud to wear something that represents a little piece of home or home away from home,” DeBarros said.

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| Brooks has a large variety of rocks in his collection. Some of this diversity stems from the way he cuts, polishes and sands his own rocks. He loves to share the beauty of his creations.

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From the soft touch of sand on Pismo Beach to the crisp smell of the trees in the Los Padres National Forest, the Central Coast is an enriched area filled with an abundance of natural resources.

San Luis Obispo community members take advantage of the Central Coast’s unique environment, developing hobbies and interests based on their appreciation of these natural locations.

Developing an avocation of agate The geological artifacts found on the Central Coast differ from other California regions because of the distinct tectonic forces and environmental patterns at play in the area throughout history.

“The geology and topography of the Central Coast truly is significant,” geology professor Antonio Garcia said. “Because of the various rocks and fault line formations, the landscape provides fundamental knowledge of the history of California from a million years ago through the present day.”

Geology enthusiast and San Luis Obispo resident Ray Brooks has been collecting various rocks and geodes around the country for 15 years.

Professionally known as a lapidary, or a person who cuts, polishes or engraves gems, Brooks became fascinated with the idea of accumulating stones.

“A fun day-trip to the desert turned into what you can call an obsession,” Brooks said.

Brooks, alongside his late collecting companion, traveled all through California to appease his geological interest. Brooks’ collection of rocks pays homage to the fascinating earth cycle on display in the California landscape.

“My buddy and I would go on long, extended trips to places like the Mojave Desert to look for these artifacts,” Brooks said. “However, after finding a Chumash arrowhead down in the rift valley zones here in the Central Coast … we realized, ‘Why drive out six [or] seven hours to the desert when we have this in our very own backyard?’”

Brooks is extremely passionate about his lapidary work.

“These agates are basically formed just out of mineral-rich water filled in a pocket – and some can be 80 million years old! We live right at the top of an ocean ridge, which gives us such an assortment of goodies,” Brooks said. “The importance of rocks is that they are a record of the history of Earth. I collect rocks because they tell stories!”

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Cal Poly graduate raising awareness for sexual assault through songs and jewelry Emma Kumagawa @ emma_kumagawa

Julia Freifeld wears a handmade sea glass necklace everyday, a testament to her life goal: to make a societal change regarding sexual assault.

Through jewelry and music, Freifeld shares her passions and brings awareness to an issue that affects one American every 98 seconds.

Freifeld graduated Spring 2017 with a degree in psychology. She now resides in San Diego, California where she is pursuing a career in music, both as a solo artist and as a member of a band.

Freifeld had been singing her whole life, but it was not until her junior year of high school that she began songwriting. She transformed one of her poems into song lyrics after learning how to play the guitar.

Finding her cause During the first two weeks of Freifeld’s freshman year at Cal Poly, two of her best friends were sexually assaulted.

“This really shook my world, and I became involved in [raising] awareness,” Freifeld said.

She found a position at Safer as a marketing intern, and she started writing awareness pieces on the topic of sexual assault. Her first song, “Sexual

Assault Awareness,” received more than 10,000 views in the first three days, and she received more than 50 messages from victims expressing their gratitude. Freifeld realized she could use her music not only to help heal sexual assault survivors, but also to inform people on the issue.

“I felt like music really communicated to people in a different, more deep way, kind of like talking to their souls,” Freifeld said.

Freifeld also found a position as a crisis counselor for survivors of sexual violence at RISE, a non-profit organization in San Luis Obispo that provides services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. “[Freifeld is] doing a great job at raising awareness to end gender-based violence that we face not only in San Luis Obispo but in the world,” RISE Interim Director Matias Bernal said.

As a counselor, Freifeld noticed that everyone she talked to had a similar spirit and a sense of courage, and she wanted to display survivors’ strength through her music.

“It’s not even a want to make music; it’s a need to make music,” Freifeld said. “It’s a fire in my soul, my deepest passion … I can’t imagine my life without music because it’s just a part of me.”

For Freifeld, songwriting is typically a 15-minute process — “a lot of emotion in short bursts

… kind of like word vomit,” Freifeld said — that begins with a chord progression and melodies, followed by a flow of song lyrics. “[She] gives a voice to people who might otherwise not have a voice. She is singing about feeling like you’re not oppressed and changing the whole industry to bring meaning back into music,” Freifeld’s boyfriend and biological sciences alumnus Daniel Lomayesva said.

Expanding her mission As a senior at Cal Poly, Freifeld created the company Jewels for Change to fundraise for organizations that support sexual assault survivors. She donated 20 percent of the proceeds to RISE and now donates 20 percent to the Women’s Resource Center of San Diego.

All of the necklaces, earrings and bracelets are individually created by Freifeld. Each accessory includes a piece of blue sea glass wrapped in sterling silver, the blue resembling the ocean and a symbol of a survivor’s journey.

“It’s an idea of resilience — even though you’ve been through these traumatic waters, who you are is shaped by them and because of them, you’re the most beautiful version of yourself and you have all the power in the world,” Freifeld said.

Freifeld said she hopes Jewels for Change will

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become a national organization that will help fund all organizations that work with sexual assault survivors. After witnessing people being denied from safe houses and wait-listed to access a therapist, she strives to provide everyone with the necessary support to recover. She also wants to improve educational awareness for children so they can learn about emotions, consent and relationships. Freifeld recognizes that sexual violence can happen to anyone, and she is working towards creating gender-neutral products for Jewels for Change.

Since graduation, Freifeld’s focus has been on her band, Cake the Bakery, which she formed with Lomayesva. Cake the Bakery will release their five-song EP Dec. 25 on Spotify, Tidal, SoundCloud and YouTube. Although Cake the Bakery has been Freifeld’s biggest project as of late, she continues to produce content as a solo artist and a jewelry business, never losing sight of her passions.

25 Under 25 Film Fest: Student creates event for young filmmakers of California Tabata Gordillo @ tabatagordillo

For journalism senior Michael Frank, storytelling through film has always been a passion.

From a young age, he began writing and creating his own films and acknowledges the power movies have on emotions.

“In an hour-and-a-half film, you can become so attached to the characters that you can cry. That’s incredible to me,” Frank said. “All of it comes from the creative minds of [a] group of people.”

It is this fascination, along with his drive to leave an impact on the community, that led Frank to create a platform for young filmmakers to show their work to a wider audience.

The 25 Under 25 Film Fest Last June, Frank came up with the idea for a film festival: the 25 Under 25 Film Fest. This festival invites 25 individuals younger than the age of 25 who reside in California to produce films that are less than 25 minutes. It will take place May 19-20, 2018 at the Palm Theatre, but the deadline to submit a film is Jan. 31, 2018.

Film genres range from animations to dramas, but they share one common trait: they are all short films created by young people.

“The whole reason for it is that we’re trying to highlight young filmmakers,” Frank said.

“I have realized that when you’re in college, you’re making films and you’re really trying to practice your craft but there is no platform for you to show those films.”

He realized the importance of creating this platform after witnessing the excitement his peers felt when seeing their own films on the big screen.

“I was thinking, ‘Wouldn’t it be awesome if more students, more young people had a chance to show their works on a bigger screen and to show their works to a bigger audience?’”

Frank said.

With this in mind, Frank decided to reach out to others to bring his idea forward.

“I realized that I couldn’t do this alone very early on,” Frank said. “In order to create an event that will leave an impact, I had to reach out to everybody and anybody that would listen.”

More than a one-man show Frank collaborated with many people and organizations. Sponsorship from Arts Obispo, a local non-profit that runs art events in San Luis Obispo, will give the event non-profit status.

Frank’s peers contributed to the planning of

this event as well. One of these peers is journalism senior Roya Forooghi, whose primary focus is to reach out to film departments at various colleges around California.

“I love movies and when I heard that he was doing this, I wanted to help in any way that I could,” Forooghi said.

Another person involved is psychology junior Erin Regan, the creator of the event’s logo.

“I love short movies, art and student-run shenanigans so hopping in was easy,” Regan said.

A rewarding selection process With about 70 films submitted, Frank relies on help from his peers to watch and critique them.

“We’re not looking for something that is Hollywood-ready. Just make a movie about something you’re passionate about,” Frank said.

The 25 participants chosen for the film fest will receive two-day accommodations at the KOA campground in Avila Beach, all expenses paid.

According to Frank, this experience will allow the filmmakers to make lasting connections.

“I want to create an environment where these filmmakers can interact and maybe collaborate in the future,” Frank said.

The two-day film fest will include the full screenings of all 25 short films and a Q-and-A

portion with the filmmakers. It will be open to anyone who wants to come. The top three films will receive $2,500 in prizes.

The impact for young people Frank admits that the making of this event has had its ups and downs.

“There have been a bunch of times where I felt that this was too big of a project to handle,” Frank said. “But I’ve realized that this is one of the first things I’ve ever done that is really going to make an impact.”

It’s the people who have instilled their faith in him that have really pushed him forward during these months.

“It is inspiring to see him doing something he has probably dreamed of, and it all starts at the small scale. This whole event is about putting action to ideas, for the event planners, filmmakers and all involved,” Regan said.

As a final note, Frank mentioned that students in general often face rejection. However, this should not shut down the great ideas that come from the minds of the future generation.

“I don’t think we give ourselves enough credit,” Frank said. “As a young person, if you have an idea, you have to act on it. Passion is the driving force that makes an idea happen.”

alive, even in an age where high-quality photos are available in our back pockets.

“Nowadays, a lot of photographers and filmmakers are trying to replicate film by adding light leaks, but you can tell it’s very digital,” Hou said. “Keeping it original to 35 mm makes it authentic.”

The team said nothing can replicate the feeling of receiving a film roll after it is The beauty of film developed. They do not have access to a darkroom to develop their own photos, so This all stems from a love for film. PΛCIFit is often months after taking phoIC’s seasonal lines feature a limited number of items only availtos that they get their work able for a limited time afback from a film developter their launch. After ing lab. the season, the items “It gives you a mini from that line are no slideshow of memlonger available for ories. Some magic purchase. The goal comes when you in this was to repdevelop it, like you licate the fleeting, get a random light momentary, oneleak somewhere or there’s a certain of-a-kind quality of grain on it that just film photos.

“Something special can’t be done on a digPAUL STUDER about film is that you ital camera,” Pirvu said. only have 36 shots. You can’t The future of P CIFIC just rattle out a thousand shots like on a digital camera. It makes you really PΛCIFIC aims to expand both its inventory think about every shot you’re taking. Each and creative content while holding true to shot holds value,” Studer said. “When I’m the original vision. Hou said as PΛCIFIC’s in this beautiful place surrounded by all my following grows, the team feels it’s importfriends, I can take the picture on my film ant to not compromise their vision to appease customers. camera and still be in the moment. I’m not being distracted.”

“Don’t compromise your stuff based on The team members hope to keep film what you think other people would like,”

I think that’s what makes our photos special. They’re not staged - they’re who we are.

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Hou said. “If you like it, then other people that assimilate with your brand will like it too.”

More road trips along the Pacific coast will inspire their work. They hope to include jackets in future collections, and they plan on creating a curated radio show for their website.

“We want people to go our website and [for it to] inspire them to try something new, to go out on a limb and be more creative,” Studer said.

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“Each member of the team had a very unique quality to them, whether it was photography, cinematography, drawing or graphics,” Pirvu said. “So, once we had this team that we loved, we knew a brand was the next step to express who we were and show our work somehow.”

The PΛCIFIC team prides itself on the candid nature of the photos.

“A majority of our photos are not staged.

Everything we do is captured in the moment of what we’re doing and who we’re with,” Studer said. “I think that’s what makes our photos special. They’re not staged — they’re who we are.”

This is an important part of their brand — they want their creative content platform to inspire those who work with them.

“I think creative content is what we are trying to drive our attention at. We want to collaborate with artists and photographers and people who are unique and interesting and create content with them,” marketing senior and PΛCIFIC team member Peter Hou said.

The team also wanted to create tangible items that represented their brand. For their first line during Fall 2017, they created t-shirts, frames, stickers and posters.

“Not only are we all into photography and cinematography, but we all love fashion and the latest styles,” Pirvu said. “With all our creative content, we want the people fol-

lowing us to be able to buy something at the end of the day to be a part of it in some way. That’s how clothing comes into play.”

The team is currently working on their winter line while continuing to upload content to their website and Instagram. They will hold another launch party Winter 2018 to debut the winter line.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES – March 21/April 20 Aries, big decisions lie ahead. Don’t worry about them quite yet and learn to relish the present. There’s a lot to be excited about just by looking at the world around you. Eat Hot Cheetos in the sun Tuesday afternoon.

TAURUS – April 21/May 21 You’re a creature of comfort, Taurus. The holiday season has you in the mood to stay indoors and cook your favorite meal. Eat a pizza on your roof Monday evening.

LIBRA – Sept. 23/Oct. 23 You have the urge to dance, Libra! Let your freak flag fly and let your boogies out whenever you please. You’ve got moves! Eat tacos Saturday afternoon.

SCORPIO – Oct. 24/Nov. 22 You’re stressing about a big test, Scorpio.

Don’t second-guess yourself on this one, you know you are fully prepared. Eat bagel bites Monday night.

GEMINI – May 22/June 21 Things have been tense with friendships lately, Gemini. Talk it out with those you don’t want to burn bridges with. Eat boiled greens Sunday morning.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov. 23/Dec. 21 Sagittarius, take a break from technology.

It’s been holding you down. Your friends will still be there, even if you don’t talk to them for a day. Take a hike by yourself. Eat cabbage Wednesday afternoon.

CANCER – June 22/July 22 Cancer, you’re having a grand ol’ time these days! Night life has been right up your alley lately. Dance the night away this week and enjoy your confidence! Drink a protein shake Wednesday afternoon.

CAPRICORN – Dec. 22/Jan. 20 Family life has you stressed out, Capricorn.

Think logically about big problems and don’t get overwhelmed fast. Eat a spoonful of peanut butter Friday morning.

LEO – July 23/Aug. 23 You’re feeling down on your luck, Leo. But your pride won’t let your troubles show. Let your guard down to those who matter. Eat a cookie Friday night.

VIRGO – Aug. 24/Sept. 22 Virgo, you’ve been taking a back seat in your friend groups lately. Don’t be afraid to be the center of attention sometimes. Eat a pulled pork sandwich Thursday afternoon.

AQUARIUS – Jan. 21/Feb. 18 You are craving a dip in the ocean, Aquarius.

Let loose of your inhibitions and take a risk.

Eat a hot dog Saturday afternoon.

PISCES – Feb. 19/March 20 Don’t get too wrapped up in trivial issues, Pisces. You’ll realize they don’t matter in the long run. Eat a pancake Sunday morning.

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OPINION

Sexual Assault vs. Party Loyalty Elias Atienza @elias_atienza

Ever since the Weinstein allegations came out this October, there has been an avalanche of sexual misconduct allegations. These allegations have affected people in positions of power and influence. From actor Kevin Spacey to Senator Al Franken, these stories caused us to a reexamination of how we look at political figures and survivors. To me, it seems we are now more willing to survivors and sympathize with their struggle.

Sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes in the United States. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), only one of every three cases of sexual assault is reported. Seven in 10 rapes are committed by someone the survivor knows. Survivors worry that reporting a case might cause retaliation or affect their families. There is also the dread of not being believed.

It’s disgusting that Republicans who believe the victims of President Bill Clinton and Representative John Conyers are so hesitant to believe the victims of Senate candidate Roy Moore and President Donald Trump.

TRIBALISM

Breitbart and Trump’s feverent base are eager to point out liberal offenders while glossing over the accusations against Republican politicians. Trump’s most loyal supporters throw excuses out for Trump and Moore. Despite Trump admitting in a video that he groped women without their consent (a statment chalked up to socalled “locker room talk”) many conservatives dismiss the behavior. They’ll disparage the survivors and accuse them of wanting to derail his political campaign. They even dig up details about the survivors’ personal lives and characterassassinate these individuals to cast doubt on their allegations.

Even those who believe the survivors of who brought allegations against Moore, such as Governor Kay Ivey, continue to advocate for him simply because of politics. Christians who vote based on their religious beliefs are willing to tolerate this anti-Christian behavior. As a Chris-

tian, it disgusts me that we have fallen so far that we ignore the character of our politicians. People shouldn’t vote for someone who holds views opposing their own, but they shouldn’t vote for the so-called “lesser of two evils” either.

Some Democrats are able to come to terms with their party’s offenders. Even though it took twenty years, Bill Clinton is finally facing his comeuppance with Juanita Broaddick, and Democrats have called for the House Ethics Committee to launch investigations into Al Franken’s and John Conyer’s actions.

But st i l l, many high-ranking Democrats are unable to accept the truth of with their colleagues’ actions. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called Conyers an “icon” before calling for him to resign. The number three Democrat in the House, Rep. James Clyburn, suggested that our elected officials shouldn’t be held to the same standards as us. I’ve talked about how we need trust in

Some Democrats are able to come to terms with their party’s offenders.

our elected officials before. Saying that they shouldn’t be held to the same standards as an American citizen is a quick way to dismantle said trust.

The flurry of rape allegations is confused further by the few but famous false sexual assault cases. Some examples are The University of Virginia story that Rolling Stone had to retract, the Duke University case and other well-known cases . Emmitt Till, a 14 year old boy, lost his life in 1955 because of a woman lying about his actions.

However, that does not mean we should allow these exceptions to become the rule.

Most sexual assault allegations are true whether or not we realize it. That’s why when someone accuses another person of sexual assault, I will believe them because the statistics are in their favor. As those in Hollywood, Washington and other places of power continue to scramble to respond, I will continue to encourage those who come forward and reveal the evils that we’ve tolerated for far too long.

Both sides are hypocrites, but liberals are more likely to face their demons. Hopefully both sides can put aside their tribalism and condemn those who sexually assault people.

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| Atienza argues that both sides are willing to sacrifice their principles for their politicians, but that liberals are more likely to take action and condemn their own side.

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Cal Poly men’s basketball defeated Pepperdine 91-81 at Mott Athletics Center Saturday as five different Mustangs scored in double figures.

The Mustangs (4-4, 0-0) earned the win over Pepperdine (2-6) after outscoring their bench 29-17 and winning the three-point battle 11-2.

Both teams started off the game cold as the match went scoreless for the first three minutes until senior forward Luke Meikle hit the first 3-pointer of the night. The teams traded points until Cal Poly went on an 8-0 run to go ahead 25-17 after back-to-back three-pointers from redshirt freshman wing Mark Crowe and junior guard Trevor John with seven minutes remaining in the half.

Pepperdine eventually brought the score within one after freshman guard Colbey Ross hit a pair of free throws, but Cal Poly’s junior guard Marcellus Garrick nailed a three-pointer before halftime to give the Mustangs a 37-34 lead at the break.

The Mustangs started the second half on a 9-2 run capped off by junior forward Jakob Niziol’s layup, bringing the score to 4637. The Waves responded with a 17-6 run

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LOW TIDE | The Mustangs’ perimeter defense held the Waves to just 2-11 from beyond the arc.

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Mustangs down Waves for fourth win of the season

of their own after mixing up their defense in the second half and running a full-court press that forced several turnovers. This run allowed the Waves to take a 53-52 lead midway through the second half.

After several lead changes, Garrick hit another three-pointer to bring the score to 6059 and give the Mustangs the lead for good with about eight minutes remaining in the game. Garrick later connected on back-toback three pointers with two minutes remaining that helped increase the lead and ice the game. Garrick led the team in scoring with a career-high 20 points on the night.

Junior guard Donovan Fields also poured in 17 points, 11 assists, four rebounds and three steals after playing all 40 minutes of regulation after senior guard Victor Joseph got in early foul trouble.

“In the offseason, I made sure my body was in shape and prepared for nights like this when I might have to play 40 minutes,” Fields said. “And I know the coaching staff and the team have the trust and faith in me to do so and that’s why I have to be ready every minute and every possession pretty much.”

Momentum plays down the stretch of the game were one of the main reasons the Mustangs were able to offset Pepperdine’s run and ultimately pull out the win. Head coach Joe Callero said he believes those kinds of plays fueled the team late in the game.

“You know when you’re fighting back and get a break sometimes when the ball bounces funny off someone’s head, arm or leg, and you get a fast break here or there,” Callero said. “That felt to me as a coach like one of those moments where you’re like, ‘Okay we had a lead, lost a lead, now we’re banking shots in, let’s go try and find a way to pull this one out and get home to the W.’” While the Mustangs got the win, their next game will be no easy task as their opponent, Fresno State, is currently on a four-game win-streak.

“We got a big game against a great team coming in here next Saturday,” Callero said. “We needed to learn how to win, we need to get everyone healthy, we need all the ammunition.”

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Boyal represents Cal Poly at Cross Country National Championships The individual men’s national title was won by Syracuse senior Justyn Knight with a time of 29 minutes and 0.2 seconds, while Cal Poly senior Swarnjit Boyal finished in Northern Arizona University and Univer211th place at the NCAA Cross Country Nasity of New Mexico took home the men’s tional Championships Nov. 18 at E.P. Tom and women’s team national championship.

Sawyer State Park in north-central Kentucky.

“I wish I would have ran better. I just Boyal, the only Mustang in the field, ran the wasn’t feeling it that day I guess,” Boyal said.

10k in 31 minutes and 48.67 sec“I was happy for the experience as well as onds with an average mile representing my school, and I’m pace of 5 minutes and excited for the new season that is ahead.”

7.4 seconds.

Boyal competed in Boyal’s large success and I started from the the championship rise to prominence as the race following his team’s number one male club team and 10th place overall runner was no easy task, worked my way to finish in the NCAA considering he didn’t even make the team his West Regionals the trying to be the best. previous weekend freshman year. after finishing 51st “It was definitely a jourSWARNJIT BOYAL in the same race a year ney that started off with a ago. He improved his lot of highs and lows. I started time by almost a whole minoff freshman year and didn’t even ute, dropping from 30 minutes and make the team, but my sophomore year 44.4 seconds to 29 minutes and 47.2 secI was lucky enough to get a tryout at the onds, which helped secure him a spot in the end of September and within a week or two national race. of joining the team, I was able to race my Brendan Carretero @ brendan_breezy3

first race,” Boyal said. “I feel like every year I’ve been taking baby steps, but I put in the hard work. My goal ever since I joined the team was to one day be able to run at the national meet, and I was able to do that and accomplish a goal in which I went from not making the team to performing with the some of the highest calibrated athletes in the running community.”

Boyal is hoping that his success in cross country this season carries over to track as he plans to finish what he started, after making the team in 2015.

“I don’t know which event yet, but I’d love to make it to the NCAA Track and Field Championships and have the school record in 10K, break 13 minutes and 50 seconds in the 5K as well as win two first places at the Big West Conference Championships and just leave a legacy,” Boyal said. “I started from the club team and worked my way to trying to be the best, so my goal is to keep improving and getting better and be the best leader I can be for current teammates, future teammates and even alumni.”

The Cal Poly track and field team’s first

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