CAL POLY POMONA

Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Colfax Star Caleb Lustig Shines on Courts and Fields

Caleb Lustig, a key player for Colfax’s boys basketball squad, stepped up in the state tournament and grabbed 52 rebounds—breaking the previous record of 44. His effort earned him the MVP title as his team secured the championship. In a standout semifinal game against Okanogan, Lustig collected 24

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

PCOS Unpacked: From Hormones to Healing

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is more than a collection of cysts; it’s a complex mix of hormones, genes and everyday habits that can disrupt a woman’s health. The first thing doctors notice is too much male hormone in the body, a condition called hyperandrogenism. This excess can lead to acne, hair

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kind of Sports Bar: Betting on News

Polymarket turned a bar close to the White House into a temporary arena for its prediction platform. The space, called “The Situation Room, ” was open only for one weekend. Inside, rows of televisions lined the walls and hung above the bar. They broadcast live news feeds and financial tickers, keepi

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

California’s School System Needs a New Game Plan

California is the biggest and most varied state in America. That mix makes rules hard to make, because many groups want a say and none agree fast enough. Because of this, problems like homelessness, poverty, water shortages, and low school scores stay open for years. Students in California lag behi

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

A Rising Star Who Balances Books, Basketball and Community

Caleb Wilson stands out because he blends court skills with a sharp mind. At his school, he keeps a 3. 8 GPA while also leading the basketball team to victories. His teachers note that he treats teammates with respect and stays on top of his studies, breaking the usual image of a college athlete w

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Cross‑Linking Wins: How Heavy‑Duty PAM Turns into Hydrogels in Wastewater

Polyacrylamide, a water‑soluble polymer widely used in industry, usually breaks apart when exposed to free radicals. Traditional studies assumed that the main reaction was chain scission, where long polymer chains split into shorter pieces. Recent experiments with persulfate as a radical source reve

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Feb 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Solar Power Replaces Crops: California Farmers Turn to Energy

California’s drylands are turning a new leaf as farmers trade fields for panels. The plan envisions 200 square miles of solar arrays that could light up whole cities, with giant batteries keeping the power steady when sun is scarce. Farmers in the Westlands region, long dependent on irrigation fr

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

New Paths for Carbon Capture: Polymer Membranes That Work

Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Big Money, Big Debate: California’s Wealth Tax Clash

California voters are in the middle of a heated showdown. On one side, Senator Bernie Sanders is holding a rally in Los Angeles, urging people to tax the richest citizens so that everyone pays their fair share. He is hoping his speech will give a boost to a campaign already trying hard to get the me

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

California Braces for Major Snow and Rain

California is about to experience a significant weather shift. After a long period of dry and warm days, the state is now expecting a week of heavy rain and snow. The Sierra Nevada mountains are expected to receive a massive amount of snow. Forecasters predict that between 4 to 8 feet of snow could

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