The Poly Post
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The Poly Post is the student newspaper
at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(Cal Poly Pomona). When classes are in session, it publishes every Tuesday throughout the school year
. The current editor is Greg Toumassian.
. The name was changed to The Poly Views in 1942 and finally to The Poly Post in 1962. The newspaper changed from a bi-weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) to a weekly (Tuesday) publication in the early 1990s.
It is overseen by the Department of Communication, which sets policies for the Poly Post and other campus communications media.
The Poly Post's website is hosted by of MTV Network's mtvU
, which distributes and promotes its content to their network
Student newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
(Cal Poly Pomona). When classes are in session, it publishes every Tuesday throughout the school year
Academic term
An academic term is a division of an academic year, the time during which a school, college or university holds classes. These divisions may be called terms...
. The current editor is Greg Toumassian.
General information
The Poly Post is a forum for student expression and is written, edited and managed by university students and one faculty advisor. It was founded in 1940 as the Bronc's Cheer when the university was still in San DimasSan Dimas, California
San Dimas is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 33,371. The city historically took its name from San Dismas Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains above the northern section of present day San Dimas...
. The name was changed to The Poly Views in 1942 and finally to The Poly Post in 1962. The newspaper changed from a bi-weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) to a weekly (Tuesday) publication in the early 1990s.
It is overseen by the Department of Communication, which sets policies for the Poly Post and other campus communications media.
The Poly Post's website is hosted by of MTV Network's mtvU
MtvU
mtvU is a division of Viacom's MTV Networks which produces a 24-hour television channel that is available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as well as several digital cable packages...
, which distributes and promotes its content to their network
Current staff list
The current staff list for the 2010/2011 academic year is the following:| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Doug Spoon | Faculty Advisor |
| Linda Perez | Business & Marketing Director |
| Lorena Turner | Photo Advisor |
| Greg Toumassian | Editor-In-Chief |
| Mitchell Saltzman | News Editor |
| Amanda Newfield | Managing Editor |
| Derick Taruc | Lifestyle Editor |
| Valerie Chen | Assistant Lifestyle Editor |
| Evan Perkins | Opinions Editor |
| Erik Carr | Sports Editor |
| Pedro Corona | Photo Editor |
| Daniel Nguyen | Asst. Photo Editor |
| Michelle Kariyone | PR & Marketing Assistant |
| Alyssa Yamane | Marketing Assistant |
| Steven Aguilar | Account Executive |
| Paul Ordonez | Lead Graphic Designer/Webmaster |
| Roland Tran | Graphic Designer |
| Edward Fillinger | Distribution |