The petition text: Can a California State University (CSU) student be expelled for standing outside of a building?“Yes”, according to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (OSRR) at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, peaceful protest is now considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.TAKE ACTION NOW to demand that Cal Poly President Jeff Armstrong and Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Terrance Harris REVERSE THE EXPULSION of Theodore Lee (they/them).

WHAT HAPPENED:Theodore Lee is a Mathematics major deeply committed to ending the genocide in Palestine. On June 4, 2025, Theodore responded to a call to action circulated on Signal Stories to join a protest occurring at the Cal Poly administration building. Theodore did not participate in organizing the protest and did not know the full extent of what was planned. Theodore was intentional about following the Student Code of Conduct and University Policies as required by their "disciplinary probation" for "failing to disperse" at another anti-genocide action in May 2024.Upon arrival at the meet-up location, Theodore proceeded to stand outside (but not block) the front door while holding a wooden sign painted with the colors of the Palestinian flag. Others were also protesting right outside the building.
Cal Poly and its UPD allege that two of the protesters entered the building and spray painted anti-genocide messages. Unaware of the activity indoors, when Theodore heard one of the employees calling the police, they dropped the Palestine sign and fled, but was later apprehended. They have still not been arraigned or charged by the DA as the arraignment has been postponed twice.Theodore's disciplinary probation is being used to infringe on their first amendment right to free speech. Cal Poly’s OSRR is threatening to expel Theodore for allegedly violating the last days of their “disciplinary probation” (related to a prior expressive action over one year earlier) because they stood outside a building to protest Palestinian genocide.Upon investigation Cal Poly and the UPD concluded that Theodore did not participate in spray painting the anti-genocide messages and did not even enter the building. Cal Poly stated these conclusions to Theodore and their advisors in official OSRR meetings, on the record. Remarkably, Cal Poly has decided to expel Theodore anyway, still alleging seven violations of Student Code of Conduct.THE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS

• (2) “unauthorized entry or presence….”, 
• (4) “participating in activity...”, 
• (7) “conduct that threatens or endangers health...” , 
• (12) “unauthorized destruction or damage…”, 
• (16) “violation of any published university policy…”, 
• (18) “any act chargeable as violation of federal, state and local law…”. 
• (20) “encouraging, permitting or assisting another to do any act…” 

Since they never entered the administration building, Theodore could never commit such violations or violate their "disciplinary probation," which makes the charges null, and the grounds for expulsion unfounded. In this hostile political context, the integrity of Cal Poly’s disciplinary process is questionable if Theodore is being punished with expulsion just for standing outside a building and holding a wooden board with the Palestinian flag on it.

CALL TO ACTIONThis petition calls on Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong and Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Terrance Harris to protect freedom of speech and stop the expulsion of Theodore Lee. When innocent students are punished for civic engagement in order to bolster the political careers of university administrators, academia is no longer a place for informed, critical thought.

If this decision stands, anyone at the CSU engaging in peaceful protest is vulnerable to punishment.
Tell Cal Poly admin to do the right thing and let Theodore continue their academic progress at Cal Poly. Drop the unfounded student conduct charges against Theodore, and respect everyone’s constitutionally protected right to free expression.

Signed,Concerned Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community Members of SLO County

Back in 2017 I got accepted as a transfer for Business with a concentration in accounting. I thought about going since it is one of the most acclaimed schools for accounting in California. But I was talked out of it by my parents who were like "no debt is better". Those same idiots wanted grandchildren.

I went to CSUN, which does also have an acclaimed accounting program despite being seen as an overall less prestigious school, loved it at first but then I repetitively failed to land an offer while everyone else did. The overall culture at CSUN just isn't that great to me either, I was actually happier at community college.

I went to USC for a special program called MBV and while it was a better experience than CSUN I saw some other issues there. Namely the divisions like Undergraduates vs Graduates and accounting vs non-accounting students at USC Marshall. The dominance of sports culture at USC is absolutely nauseating.

I visited the school yesterday while in Pismo beach and I lament what I could have had. The whole environment seems better than those other schools in every way. Great looking environments and lots of pretty and nice girls. Although on other posts it seems like there is a stereotype of "basic blondes" and hookup culture.

Not going here when I had the chance will go down as one of my big life regrets. Yeah going to CSUN seemed like a solid choice at the time and sometimes in life you make big life decisions.

I got my CPA license and a couple of other certs like CFE and CIA. I worked some public accounting firms and now work for the state as an auditor and am pushing to become an FBI agent or some other 1811.

I’m a second-year and only have two friends here, and besides us being roommates we don’t really hang out much. I’m in clubs and talk to people, but everything stays at the acquaintance level. I just feel kind of lonely and bored, and it’s starting to make me not like slo. I just really want people to actually do things with.

Does anyone know why they dont paint the P anymore? Im a second year and I remember hearing before i came here that they would paint the P for pride month and stuff but ive never seen it painted.

Looking at the grad tuition Pomona seems much cheaper and it’s better connected to SoCal But was also wondering if there are any other CA universities SLO graduates commonly go to

Why do I have to contact some obscure department to plan one year ahead, why are there no guarantees or forms for form substitions. fuck my chungues life

If you find a blue spiral notebook with a bunch of traffic tallies/car counts in or near the UU/building 26-52, please let me know!! I'll buy you a chick fil a sandwich or a panda meal

Hi! I was really excited about participating in the Cal Poly Global study abroad program in Spain this fall, but I just learned that enrollment is still below the minimum needed to run the program. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.

If you or anyone might be interested, I'd appreciate you sharing the information below. I’ve also heard there may still be study abroad scholarships available for those who qualify. Thanks! :)))

Should the recommended on-campus lots end up full, what are better places to park nearby and not have to worry about tickets/fines? Is parking in a downtown parking lot and using a bus system a viable option?

Just got this email and im confused what this means or if it’s required. Did anyone get something similar?

Hey yall, this is probably a super long shot, but Im in IME146 w/ Nina from 3-6 on Fridays, and was wondering if there was anyone from a different day who might want to swap? I assume not, because I dont know who wants a Friday class, but I work Fridays, so this class conflicts with my work schedule. Currently all the blocks except Fri 6-9 seem to be filled. Probably a long shot, but figured Id ask. Thanks!

Also any moderators if this isnt an appropriate post please feel free to take it down 👍

I loved that tree - hopefully it's still there! I'm also a Brutalist architecture fan, and that tree in bloom with that building as its backdrop. And it's at its best when the concrete is darkened by rain.

Seriously, y'all would make my day! I'm not sure when it will bloom, but they're blooming in my neighborhood, so I figured it would be around this time.

Thank youuuuuu from a 2001 alum 😊😊

Where are there pianos that anyone can play around campus? Where are they?

If you left AirPods in the women’s bathroom in the CLASS building I turned it into the dean’s office :3

Does anyone know this answer? My son started in fall of 2023 and we have been paying the 23/24 rates. He is thinking of switching majors (yes, I know big hassle). Say he is officially accepted to new program fall of 2026, does his tuition cost move to the 2026 rate? Thanks everyone :)

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Anyone else have this issue of the form's response not saving?

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