#cal poly

[whydidisavethistomyphone]

Video from California Polytechnic State University pro Palestine protest 🇵🇸

*BONK*

*BONK*

*BONK*

Reblog to get arrested for assault with a bonkable weapon.

[itsrainingpumpkins]

Cal Poly University Pumpkin Patch Penny

[fluoridosulphonic]

I support the protesting and the incredible organization of the Cal Poly Humboldt students. That is a great display of what organization against the police is. We are always stronger in numbers, together especially. The protest in solidarity of the Palestines and for the divestment and the cutting of ties from Israel universities. As scholars, and any students, we must support our efforts in divesting, these weapon companies run our schools, especially it all my STEM majors. Push them out, and demand the liberation of these occupied countries.

[critter-litter]

The Japanese garden in Cal Poly Pomona, BroncoBound Open House

In the Rose Garden with Cheezer

April 13, 2024

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[salemsmushroom]

Proud to call myself a Californian when CAL POLY LITERALLY RAN THE POLICE OUT OF THEIR SCHOOL. FUCKING GO OFF AND FREE PALESTINE.

[aadamantine]

She's the head of my school's reptile lab!!!!! Dr. Taylor is sooooo cooollll!!!!!

During the warm months, our lab does "rattlecam" where you can see rattlers in the wild!

So--long story short, a FedEx driver killed a rattlesnake that happened to be on someone's porch, not causing any immediate problems. This is an all too common practice here in the United States, where a significant portion of the population has the backwards idea that "the only good snake is a dead snake" and that the only way to deal with a venomous snake in the proximity of a house, or people in general, is to kill it. Never mind that snakes tend to move on if left alone, and that there are numerous entities that can be contacted to move the snake safely to another place if so desired, and that most bites occur when someone is harassing, handling, or trying to kill the snake.

Dr. Emily Taylor of California Polytechnic State University (@snakeymama on Twitter) has requested that people contact FedEx about their recent commercial glorifying the killing of the snake, which you can view here. I've included both her and my letters to the appropriate folks at FedEx. There are options for both email and snail mail correspondence, and the more people FedEx hears from about this appalling matter, the better.

It's 2024, almost 2025. We have tons of information on rattlesnake behavior and best practices in coexisting with them (to include training your dogs in snake avoidance). We know plenty about the importance they have in local ecosystems, and the devastation that has been done through people slaughtering them, sometimes in the thousands (I wrote about the ongoing problem of rattlesnake roundups and their inherent cruelty here.) There are multiple rattlesnake species that are endangered or otherwise threatened with extinction.

The vast majority of encounters with venomous snakes are benign, and the vast majority of bites come from someone (person, dog, etc.) confronting the snake that was just trying to defend itself. We've spent a lot of time in this country defaulting to killing anything that inconveniences us, but there are better ways to live safely in proximity to wildlife that don't involve violence. It just takes a little more effort and awareness, and most importantly a significant attitude change that no longer vilifies native wildlife simply trying to live their lives.

As Dr. Taylor mentioned, if you want to contact FedEx, here are your options:

"You can help by reposting this or by emailing to express your concern about the commercial: mediarelations@fedex.com and to the CEO at FWSmith@fedex.com. Or send letters to: Fred Smith, CEO Brie Carere, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Ryan Kelly, Vice President of Marketing FedEx Corporation 942 South Shady Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120 USA"

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[collegeathletics]

Cal Poly Dance

[donnadsltwmart]

Shelby Daniele, a talented and accomplished track and field star and recent graduate of Cal Poly, passed away on Wednesday. Just months prior, she had proudly celebrated earning her master's degree, a testament to her dedication and hard work. Rest in peace, Shelby. Forever in our hearts. #shelbydaniele #shelby #daniele #calpoly #track #trackandfield #calpolyuniversity #california

[critter-litter]

August 18, move in day to college

Walk around the campus

[jkparkin]

I find this interesting, esp. the origin of the purpose of the giant sink. More here.

[wmn-athletes]

[readytoescalate]

Buildings are easier to defend than outdoor camps AND they can be more disruptive. For anyone ready to escalate for Gaza, check out this re-issue of a text that has been used in previous movements.

[hedgehogsaretheultimatelifeform]

Something something alpha!reader arriving to a coffee shop in a suit and tie to meet omega!141 because they care about making a good first impression

[hufflpuffin]

As the police escalate violence, beat and attack students and professors, and conduct mass arrests, student protesters should know their rights.

Here is the link to the National Lawyer's Guild booklet for protesters.

If you plan on going out to support the protests, please take some time to read through this and know your rights.