Her Campus at Cal Poly

09/26/2022

Our first General Info Meeting of the quarter will take place on Tuesday, September 27 at 8:30 pm on Zoom! 💻This is a very casual meeting to learn more about Her Campus and everyone is welcome to attend! An email with the link to the Zoom will be sent out. If you haven’t been receiving HC emails DM us! 🪩🫶🏻

04/17/2022

OUR CRAFT FAIR YESTERDAY WAS AMAZING!🕺🏼💗Thank you SO much to our wonderful vendors and lovely shoppers who all came along. It surpassed all expectations, and we are so so grateful to have been able to do this. Having people see the name “Her Campus” while simultaneously supporting local artists is the dream! 💛 Look out for more fun in the future 👀

03/10/2022

Growing up, who didn't want the boy/girl friend group of "Friends"? 👫Read our new article "The Value of Male/Female Friendships in College". 💓https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/the-value-of-male-female-friendships-in-college/

Male/female friendships are far more valuable than most people realize and only add to your overall perspective on life.

03/10/2022

With spring break around the corner, why not spring clean your dorm room! Read our new article "Spring Cleaning Your Dorm".🧽🧼 https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/spring-cleaning-your-dorm/

With spring break coming up in just a few weeks, the best time for spring cleaning is now!! The first step you can take for cleaning your room is simply throwing away all the trash you can find. Look on the ground, look in drawers, look for gum wrappers and scraps of paper and just […]

03/01/2022

Is cheese your favorite food? Me, too!🙋‍♀️ Well, check out our recent article about Isa Iturriria, a Cal Poly student who owns her own charcuterie board small business. 🧀https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/isa-iturriria-feeding-the-cal-poly-community-one-charcuterie-board-at-a-time/

Isa Iturriria, a third year majoring in agricultural business and minoring in sales, recently discovered a new passion and talent, which she has turned into a thriving business: making charcuterie boards. For Isa, this endeavor started with some free cheese she received from her sales job at the Cal...

03/01/2022

Did you know March is Women's History Month?👩‍🦰 Well, maybe you should check out our new article about Hilary Knight, a 4-time Olympian on the U.S. Women's History Team, who has definitely made history!🥇 https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/hilary-knight-the-womens-u-s-hockey-team-and-equal-pay/

Hilary Knight is a 4-time Olympian on the U.S. women’s hockey team. She led her team to the gold medal in the 2017 World Championship and the 2018 Winter Olympics. In 2017, she realized that female hockey athletes were not as supported as male hockey athletes, and in turn, she began pursuing equal...

02/23/2022

Interested in sustainability? Check out our new article that highlights sustainability-focused courses being offered at Cal Poly next quarter! 🌳🌿 https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/sustainability-focused-courses-to-add-at-cal-poly-this-quarter/

Sustainability is an incredibly important subject, and one that many of us college-aged students are passionate about in our personal lives. However, we may not be aware of how sustainability can be integrated into many topics we are already learning about. In 2019, Cal Poly received a gold rating f...

02/22/2022

Disappointed in not reaching your New Years' resolutions, yet? There's no need to feel shameful! Read our new article on "How to Avoid Diet-centric New Years Resolutions" for a healthier outlook on resolutions. 🗒🗓https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/how-to-avoid-diet-centric-new-years-resolution/

TW: mentions of diets, weight loss New Years can mean new beginnings, new resolutions and new habits. It can also mean lots of stress, high expectations and self-loathing. Unfortunately, much of the narrative around New Year’s resolutions revolve around diets and weight loss, which can be extremel...

02/07/2022

Looking for a quick yet informative read? 📚👩 Check out our new article "Getting to know CA-45 Congresswoman Katie Porter."https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/getting-to-know-ca-45-congresswoman-katie-porter/?preview_id=876507

The US House of Representatives features 435 representatives, allocated based on population to each of the 50 states. In California, 53 elected officials serve, hailing from districts all over the state. Particularly empowering and fascinating is CA-45 Congresswoman Katie Porter. Before running for....

02/07/2022

Check out our new article tributing Steve Nicks: the Gold Dust Woman✨👩 https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/a-tribute-to-the-gold-dust-woman/

Blurry White Firs and Sugar Pine trees whizzed past me as I sat in the backseat of my parents’ 2002 Lincoln Navigator, barely able to see out the window as Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” played softly in the background. It’s 2007 and life is good. Moments like those meant virtually nothing to...

11/17/2021

Journaling can be an amazing tool to dealing with anxiety.📗Writer, Gillan Steffey, gave readers "7 Journal Prompts For Dealing With Anxiety." https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/7-journal-prompts-for-dealing-with-anxiety/

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11/17/2021

Life can be stressful, but do you what the most relaxing activity is? READING!📚Read our new article "My Top 5 Female-Authored Books of 2021". 🤎https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/my-top-5-female-authored-books-of-2021/

When the overwhelming stress of racing to class and studying for midterms gets to be too much, finding time to relax with a favorite book is more crucial than ever. And don’t worry, a passionate love for reading is not required for these top books of 2021. Not only are they full of mystery, love [...

11/11/2021

As technology and social media platforms evolve, we see a growing number of politicians taking their views and belief online.👩‍💻 AOC is a prime example of a politician who is well in tune with the younger generations. ❤️Read more about "AOC, Instagram, and the Future of U.S. Politics" here https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/aoc-instagram-and-the-future-of-u-s-politics/

If you follow representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) on social media, or even if you don’t, you’ve probably noticed how interactive and engaging she is with her followers. Last October, she held a spot in the Twitch top 20 biggest broadcasts for her Among Us Livestream during election sea...

11/10/2021

Cal Poly's President Armstrong has recently announced an initivative to enhance campus security. Although preventing r**e is never the victim's responsibility, read our new article "5 Ways to Stay Safe As Campus Sexual Assaults Persist" https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/5-ways-to-stay-safe-as-campus-sexual-assaults-persist/

At the beginning of October, the Cal Poly SLO community experienced two reports of r**e within one week of each other. This news prompted Cal Poly’s President Armstrong, to announce an initiative to enhance campus security by increasing security patrols and cameras on campus and expanding the secu...

11/09/2021

The term "biological clock" seems to be a common word many women fear. It's no secret a woman's worth is based on her looks and age. If you're curious to read more about the societal pressures put on young women, read our new article https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/are-we-putting-too-much-pressure-on-young-women-to-stay-young/

It’s no secret that women have an extra layer of societal pressure to stay young and beautiful. Lana Del Rey even wrote a song about the worries she had that her man wouldn’t love once she lost her youth and beauty. These worries have traditionally come into play at around 30 years old when a [....

11/03/2021

Have you read our new article “Are Bookstores a Dying Business?” 📚Read more to find out about the decline of small bookstores.🤎https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/are-bookstores-a-dying-business/

With the existence of small-business and family owned bookstores, reading becomes more than just a reader’s relationship with a book. The formation of emotional connections to books bought in small side-street stores with used furniture and roaming cats, for example, makes buying books personal. T...

11/03/2021

Have you heard of Emily Mariko?🍣 Then, you’ve probably tried her infamous salmon and rice recipe. Check out our new article on how she’s changed the game of TikTok https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/how-emily-mariko-has-changed-the-game-of-tiktok/

The 29-year-old lifestyle influencer, Emily Mariko has recently broken the internet over her salmon and rice bowl. Fans are going crazy over the young tiktoker's lifestyle, style, and recipes. With the lack of diet culture on her platform, Emily has become a big influence for many teenagers and youn...

10/28/2021

Charcuterie boards are one of the world's greatest treasures. But, have you ever tried the perfect fall charcuterie “gourd”?🍁Read our new article on how to perfect the craft of charcuterie boards🧀https://t.co/AsHSh6wxOY?amp=1

After spending my summer working at a country cafe in my hometown in Northern California, I have probably crafted a few hundred charcuterie boards. These boards can doll up any table as an eye-catching centerpiece and can double as a delicious appetizer. Whether you are coming back famished from the...

10/28/2021

Looking to fall deeper into that Fall mood?🍂 Well maybe you should check out our new article, “5 Spotify Playlists to put you in a Fall Mood.” https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/5-spotify-playlists-to-put-you-in-a-fall-mood/

Music has the powerful ability to evoke a wide range of feelings. From joyful to nostalgic and more specifically, to fall. If you’re looking to expand your music library and get into the seasonal spirit through music, we have a couple playlists to suggest for you. 1) “Quintessential Fall Playlis...

10/28/2021

Nothing’s more romantic than a little self-love💌 Why don’t you treat yourself to a little more you-time? Here’s “5 Romantic Acts of Self-love to Try” https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/5-romantic-acts-of-self-love-to-try/

When we think of romance, often what comes to mind is dating, relationships, and showing someone how much you care for them– but what if that person was you? Romantic gestures don’t have to be for another person; you can also practice them on yourself. It’s so easy to get caught up in the busi...

10/21/2021

Did you binge watch 'Squid Game'? Me, too!! 📺And you probably loved it! What most people don't realize is that Netflix's 'Squid Game' gives us a glimpse of the new reality we live in post-2020. Read our new article on the series for more! 🦑https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/netflixs-squid-game-popularity-gives-insight-to-post-2020-culture/

[Warning: may contain spoilers] After a year of quarantine, racial reckonings, and mass poverty, it’s no surprise that audiences all over the world can’t get enough of Netflix’s new Hunger Games-esque series Squid Game. The Korean-based drama, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, follows the story of ...

10/20/2021

Looking for a cheap Halloween costume? Well, check out our new article, "5 Thriftable Halloween Costumes" and create a sustainable, affordable, and efficient outfit for this 31st!!🧡👻https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/5-thriftable-halloween-costumes/

Shopping for your Halloween costumes at thrift stores is a cheap, sustainable and efficient way to find the perfect outfit(s) to show off this Halloween season. You are more likely to find less expensive pieces at thrift stores than if you are online shopping or at a traditional Halloween store. Thr...

05/19/2021

Ever heard of the 75 hard challenge? Well, it's trending right now on TikTok! Here is everything you need to know about this popular lifestyle challenge!



https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/what-you-need-know-about-trending-75-hard-challenge

One morning, as I was practicing my morning ritual of scrolling through Tik Toks, I stumbled upon a young woman who was trying out the “75 h

05/01/2021

Journaling can be very ther**eutic. It has helped many people discover who they are and work out things that they are struggling with. Check out our latest article with 7 journal prompts that could jump-start your self-discovery journey!

https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/7-journal-prompts-inspire-self-discovery

If someone has ever told you that journaling everyday changed their life, it likely wasn’t 365 “Dear Diary,” entries a year.

04/29/2021

Today is denim day, which is a day of attention and action, where people wear denim to combat victim-blaming and educate others about sexual violence. Check out our latest article to read about why violence against women is a men's issue.

https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/violence-against-women-mens-issue

In his Ted Talk “Violence Against Women — It’s a Men’s Issue,” Jackson Katz eloquently and passionately describes how gender violence needs

04/27/2021

Wondering what to expect when you get your COVID-19 vaccine? Check out our article for some tips about the process!

https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/what-expect-your-covid-vaccine

On April 19, 2021, President Joe Biden tweeted that nationwide, every adult was eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

04/22/2021

It's hard to keep up with all the latest fashion trends while staying on a budget, but we have a solution! DIY! Check out our latest article for inexpensive ways to create your own trendy jewelry and clothing!

https://www.hercampus.com/school/cal-poly/5-fashion-trends-follow-diy-style

This past year has brought out creativity in many people, and I hope this is something that will continue long after the pandemic.